What show do you think will be next to close?
What show do you think will be next to close?
#1What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 5:34pm
I'm really shocked that of all shows that are closing, Newsies is the one that's closing. And it seems like it's closing because a LOT of shows are coming this season. What shows do you think are next?
I'm guessing:
-Cinderella. The person who announced Paige and Nancy first did say that they're looking for big-name stars to take over for the fall and I'm trusting him/her, but I will not be surprised if it closes
-Holler if You Can Hear Me
-Hedwig (like it's planning to, so this is not a guess)
-Les Miserables
I'm also giving Aladdin a year because obviously, they're saving the place for HoND.
#2What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 5:37pmLes Miserables is one of the biggest hits of the season...it's not going anywhere.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#2What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 5:38pmMy money's on ONCE, as much as I love that show, it's time is waning.
Words don't deserve that kind of malarkey. They're innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos. But when they get their corners knocked off, they're no good anymore…I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.
#3What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 5:53pmWho said Hedwig is planning to?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 5:54pm
Shows close because of money 99% of the time. If a show is making money (unless its a strictly limited run) it stays open. It has nothing to do with the number of shows coming in.
Hedwig already announced a replacement for NPH.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#5What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:03pmSadly, I think it's going to be Once. But I guess it had a good run.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#6What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:05pmI think the next show to close will be Holler, then Once, then Cinderella.
#7What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:14pm
Err, also, Les Mis just made $1M+ last week and has tickets on sale through January.
Holler seems redundant to mention in a closing thread.
#8What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:17pm
Who said Hedwig is planning to?
Isn't it a limited time engagement?
broadwayfan1995
Understudy Joined: 6/5/14
#9What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:20pm
Les Miserables isn't going anywhere for a while. It's continued to have incredibly healthy numbers since it's opened.
I'd say maybe Once will close or maybe Holler.
#10What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:24pm
"Isn't it a limited time engagement?"
Newsies was advertised as a Limited Engagement when it opened a few years ago. I think they even spelled out "14 Weeks Only!" or somesuch. It's a good way to let people know you better buy tickets now, this may not be around long. But, once something is making money... it is difficult to shut off the tap.
For Hedwig, I think that language was specifically used as NPH didn't plan to extend. Now, assuming people continue to buy tickets, I imagine we'll get rotating Hedwigs for a while. If they wanted to close it off after NPH, they'd probably not bother putting Andrew in.
A1st
Featured Actor Joined: 5/5/14
#11What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:39pm
With Les Mis doing as well as it is, its not going anywhere anytime soon. Neither is Hedwig now w/ andrew rannells taking over for NPH.
I think the clock is running out (pun completely intended) for Cinderella, and Once too, it had a nice run.
I'm interested to see what happens with HOLLAR IF YA HEAR ME at the Palace, or it that is going to be free soon as well.
Aladdin isn't closing so fast, its making a lot of money and doing well for Disney. My original thought would be that Newsies would close later for Hunchback (Which is at Paper Mill next March) but given the time frame, disney will probably find another theater for it (MAYBE THE PALACE???)
Updated On: 6/22/14 at 06:39 PM
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#12What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 6:47pm
Holler if Ya Hear me
Once
Rocky
Bullets over Broadway
Cinderella
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#14What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 8:45pmOnce I think will close in the next few months, Cinderella I think probably will close in January and I wouldn't be surprised if Rock of Ages announces its closing as well.
jbm2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/11
Hank
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#16What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 9:37pm
No! Not Mamma Mia, I need my once a year Abba fix.
veronicamae
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/13/09
#17What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 9:42pm
Will the tourists ever let Mamma Mia close? We should be so lucky...
Once just replaced its signage last weekend; not sure if that guarantees anything but it probably means they're intending to be open for several more months.
Every time someone mentions Rock of Ages still being open, I'm shocked.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#18What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 9:53pm
Mamma Mia! seems to have recovered from its intial slump it had when it moved to the Broadhurst so I'm guessing its safe for now.
Updated On: 6/22/14 at 09:53 PM
#19What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 10:58pm
"Will the tourists ever let Mamma Mia close? We should be so lucky..."
Why would that make us lucky? It's not like we're forced to attend. If people enjoy it, let them...
veronicamae
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/13/09
#20What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/22/14 at 11:02pm
^ if i want to hate on it, let me. 
Though you're right - I don't wish anyone out of work.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#21What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/23/14 at 1:26amMy money is on either Bronx Bombers or Soul Doctor. If not them, that Mormon thing seems to be running out of steam.
#22What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/23/14 at 8:03am
"My money is on either Bronx Bombers or Soul Doctor. If not them, that Mormon thing seems to be running out of steam."
Both Bronx Bombers & Soul Doctor are already closed!
#23What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/23/14 at 9:02amOMG, Jeffrey. You don't detect just a note of sarcasm in FishermanBob's post? The "Mormon" thing didn't give it away for you. By the way, it's not a bad idea to assume that FishermanBob knows what he's talking about, at least as a general rule.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#24What show do you think will be next to close?
Posted: 6/23/14 at 9:25am
"Both Bronx Bombers & Soul Doctor are already closed!"
I missed them? Damn it! OK, I'm revising my guess to After Midnight. In fact, I have it on good authority, so I can guarantee you After Midnight will be the next show to close. Wait, After Midnight starts at 3 on Sundays. Doesn't Casa Valentina start at 2 on Sundays? OK, last revision, I can now guarantee that Casa Valentina will be the next show to close.
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