Posted: 6/9/16 at 9:47pm
Any blind guesses?
I predict The Color Purple or School of Rock
Posted: 6/9/16 at 9:50pm
If The Color Purple wins Best Revival and Leading Actress then that.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 10:29pm
I agree with The Color Purple, and I'm going to hope against hope that Bright Star impresses.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 10:45pm
Dear Evan Hansen (in 2017, of course.)
Posted: 6/9/16 at 10:53pm
I can't imagine anything School of Rock could do to make people interested in buying tickets. Expect maybe show a clip from the movie and say "If you want to see a non-funny, not as good version of this scene with some Mozart and song from Chess thrown in, come see our terrible terrible show. But not if you want to enjoy yourself.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 10:53pm
I think the Color Purple will probably get the biggest boost but I also think Bright Star and Fiddler on the Roof will also get a lift.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:05pm
Hariku said: "I can't imagine anything School of Rock could do to make people interested in buying tickets. Expect maybe show a clip from the movie and say "If you want to see a non-funny, not as good version of this scene with some Mozart and song from Chess thrown in, come see our terrible terrible show. But not if you want to enjoy yourself.
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Ha! :)
I think if they do "Stick it to the Man" it could get a nice boost from families since there's not much for teens. Too bad they've already seen the best part.
Updated On: 6/9/16 at 11:05 PM
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:07pm
Hariku said: "I can't imagine anything School of Rock could do to make people interested in buying tickets. Expect maybe show a clip from the movie and say "If you want to see a non-funny, not as good version of this scene with some Mozart and song from Chess thrown in, come see our terrible terrible show. But not if you want to enjoy yourself.
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Sheesh. I saw it and had a lot of fun
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:08pm
Dear lord I hope Bright Star.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:23pm
Same here, schubox.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:35pm
PThespian said: "
We are doing "You're in the Band." Of course we want to sell more tickets, but we aren't really in danger of going anyplace anytime soon."
Omg, I was hoping they'd do that number. It's pure joy.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:41pm
Surprised no one has mentioned The Humans. They're not doing too badly at all right now, but I expect they'll get a nice bump after this week.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:50pm
I liked SOR but Stick It is definitely the best song IMO.
I think it's going to get a nice boost for those who see the Tonys and are looking for something that's enjoyable for everyone. It's not life changing but it is fun and despite the flaws, they have a way of making you leave smiling.
Posted: 6/9/16 at 11:57pm
I'd expect The Color Purple and The Humans to do very well, as they'll likely get the only non-Hamilton major awards of the night. I could also see Shuffle Along seeing some nice sales- it's already doing well, but I think a fabulous tap number could sell the show even more than Audra, who is the obvious draw right now.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 12:07am
JBroadway said: "Surprised no one has mentioned The Humans. They're not doing too badly at all right now, but I expect they'll get a nice bump after this week.
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I think it's likely to get some tickets sold as best play winner but I think Long Day's is going to pick up more interest if Lange and (maybe) Shannon win. I'm guessing if they are only seeing one winning play, the average person may choose the one with the movie stars.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 1:14am
"Every night I hear people raving about how much they are enjoying School of Rock. "
I have heard more people say they left at intermission of School of Rock than any show in recent history. Especially for a show that wasn't a big flop. People go cause it's a great movie....
But that isn't enough. Don't write a bad show based on a great movie and expect that to be enough. 9 to 5 was terrible and School of Rock is so mediocre.
Script not as funny as the film, performances WAY below the level of the film. Save your money, rent the movie..make producers and writers do better work. Don't support least common denominator work.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 1:28am
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I think it's likely to get some tickets sold as best play winner but I think Long Day's is going to pick up more interest if Lange and (maybe) Shannon win. I'm guessing if they are only seeing one winning play, the average person may choose the one with the movie stars.
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Long Day is already sold out.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 1:38am
I think Bright Star might get a slight bump only because I'd imagine Steve Martin will introduce it. As they've done a terrible job of advertising it as Steve Martin's musical, that could help.
And School for Rock is for sure bland. I think Webber wrote some great songs, but I think the casting is wrong (Boggess is all wrong, they need a true pop/rock singer in the role, and the song is beautiful, just not in her voice). It's also funny to mention that Nick, Jr. has a School of Rock TV show where the lead is a blonde surfer type guy. Kind of random.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 2:09am
LesWickedly said: ""
I think it's likely to get some tickets sold as best play winner but I think Long Day's is going to pick up more interest if Lange and (maybe) Shannon win. I'm guessing if they are only seeing one winning play, the average person may choose the one with the movie stars.
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Long Day is already sold out.
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I thought Roundabout holds a few seats back until closer to the show? Am I mistaken?
Posted: 6/10/16 at 2:16am
RippedMan said: "I think Bright Star might get a slight bump only because I'd imagine Steve Martin will introduce it. As they've done a terrible job of advertising it as Steve Martin's musical, that could help.
And School for Rock is for sure bland. I think Webber wrote some great songs, but I think the casting is wrong (Boggess is all wrong, they need a true pop/rock singer in the role, and the song is beautiful, just not in her voice). It's also funny to mention that Nick, Jr. has a School of Rock TV show where the lead is a blonde surfer type guy. Kind of random.
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I'm not talking about the opinion of the show's "worthiness", I'm talking about what the average viewer is going to be drawn into buying tickets for. This telecast will likely have new viewers due to Hamilton who are not theater lovers. They aren't going to have any idea about Sierra or whatever else. They are going to see 3 minutes and I'm thinking a lot of people might be impressed with those 3 minutes. Like PT said, it's a fun show, kids get into it and it's not tortuous for parents. Granted, it's not the first choice for couples.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 2:28am
Sure. I don't think that is particularly the most interesting song/moment in the show, but yeah, I think it well sell tickets. Obviously, it's doing well. There's some sort of audience for the show, which I don't quite get. How something like Legally Blonde could still be a flop, and yet SOR could possibly be a hit? Huh?!
Posted: 6/10/16 at 7:11am
SOR left me with a huge headache, I thought it was boring and too loud! We left even before intermission. I may have the minority opinion but that's my experience. Anyways, I'm sure the show will get a boost from its Tony appearance. It does seem it has found an audience with families
Updated On: 6/10/16 at 07:11 AM
Posted: 6/10/16 at 8:32am
The Color Purple and The Humans should increase their capacity/grosses after the TONY awards. Waitress is already doing very well currently but I think they will see a bump in advanced sales. The Hamilton scalpers will likely see the biggest boost.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 8:38am
School of Rock isn't a masterpiece but it's an enjoyable show that appeals to families. I think it will get a big boost. Color Purple too if it wins best revival.
Posted: 6/10/16 at 9:04am
I can only hope Bright Star and Waitress will get more recognition. From the looks of it, Bright Star is the show that needs it the most out of the two.
