Who is closing post tony nominations?- Page 2

[David10086]

Posted: 5/1/18 at 7:45pm

Though blasted by critics and 'serious theater goers', SUMMER seems to be a hit with fans, tourists and casual theater-goers. On other forums there has been very good 'word of mouth'. Again, they're not exactly looking for a powerful story - they're wanting a fun night out at the theater when in New York. This fills the bill. As one person pointed out - "Wicked" was torn apart by critics and serious theater-goers when it first opened at the end of 2003. Now !5 years later....

[jbird5]

Posted: 5/1/18 at 9:43pm

I don’t think Summer will be hurt by TheCher Show. Cher is an institution but I don’t think her catalog comes any where close to Donna’s. Other than ‘Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” it’s pretty mediocre. I am looking forward to “O, Holy Night” though.

[Elegance101]

Posted: 5/1/18 at 10:38pm

I think Summer won't be closing up shop all that soon, maybe Labor Day? Two nominated actress playing Donna Summer can't hurt, plus like others have said, people really just want to dance to Summer's music and don't care too much about the story (and certainly don't care about the counter-culture, gay aspect of her life, or lack thereof from the show's plot).

I could theoretically imagine Margaritaville closing, but they do have deeper pockets than say Amelie last year.

Almost every other new show had a great day, so they'll be able to ride that for the month of May. I think we'll see many more shows close after they don't win many Tonys. They can ride the nomination wave until the awards, then some will have to drop off.

[brdway411]

Posted: 5/1/18 at 10:39pm

haterobics said: "brdwybound04 said: "Children of A Lesser God may also not be able to finish at run... yes it’s at a non-profit subscriber house... but those grosses are awful"

They aren't part of the season, though. They are just renting the space from Roundabout."

We are subscribers and we got tickets as part of our plan. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 12:07am

Elegance101 said: "I think Summer won't be closing up shop all that soon, maybe Labor Day? Two nominated actress playing Donna Summer can't hurt, plus like others have said, people really just want to dance to Summer's music and don't care too much about the story (and certainly don't care about the counter-culture, gay aspect of her life, or lack thereof from the show's plot).

I could theoretically imagine Margaritaville closing, but they do have deeper pockets than say Amelie last year.

Almost every other new show had a great day, so they'll be able to ride that for the month of May. I think we'll see many more shows close after they don't win many Tonys. They can ride the nomination wave until the awards, then some will have to drop off."

It’s tempting to call Summer the “ A Bronx Tale” of the 2017/2018 season. Shows that thrive at the box office despite poor reviews. Their audiences don’t care about reviews or awards. They just want some fun mixed with some nostalgia. However, I believe A Bronx Tale was pulling in 90% or more of its gross potential at this point in Summer’s run. Meanwhile, Summer pulled in 73% last week. I’m sure it’ll likely play through the summer (no pun intended), if not until January.  But given how long War Paint played with horrible percentages, Summer just might play up to 18 months, but I doubt it ever recoups. 

[After Eight]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 7:28am

Miles2Go2 wrote:

"It’s tempting to call Summer the “ A Bronx Tale” of the 2017/2018 season. Shows that thrive at the box office despite poor reviews. Their audiences don’t care about reviews or awards."

 

We must applaud and give thanks to those audiences. They're the ones keeping our theatre going. And considering the kind of rotten fare that does get raves and awards, they display good sense as well.

[devonian.t]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 7:49am

Yes, they should have closed Broadway when Jerry Herman retired.  Nothing has been any good since.

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 10:49am

brdway411 said: "We are subscribers and we got tickets as part of our plan."

Strange. It's not listed under their season, and the specifically call it out as not their production on their website. Guess they needed butts in seats?!

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 12:28pm

haterobics said: "brdway411 said: "We are subscribers and we got tickets as part of our plan."

Strange. It's not listed under their season, and the specifically call it out as not their production on their website. Guess they needed butts in seats?!"

I guess so, I'm only a Hiptix Gold member but I haven't seen anything about being able to use in on this show. 

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 1:58pm

If spongebob doesnt win actor, or musical I see it closing up shop on labor day.

[bwayemma]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 11:14pm

Do y'all even realize that Nickelodeon has the $ to keep Spongebob running for as long as they want despite weak ticket sales.... Also the Palace is MASSIVE and it's harder to fill to the brim. Even if it does close, they'll probably tour immediately and it will sell very well.

Updated On: 5/2/18 at 11:14 PM

[pupscotch]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 11:21pm

bwayemma said: "Do y'all even realize that Nickelodeon has the $ to keep Spongebob running for as long as they want despite weak ticket sales.... Also the Palace is MASSIVE and it's harder to fill to the brim. Even if it does close, they'll probably tour immediately and it will sell very well."

They might have the money, but no smart company will keep an unprofitable endeavor going. They will likely tour, but I can't see why it's a smart business move for Nickelodeon to keep SpongeBob running if it isn't on track to recoup soon.

[BeadleDeedle]

Posted: 5/2/18 at 11:56pm

They might have the money, but no smart company will keep an unprofitable endeavor going. They will likely tour, but I can't see why it's a smart business move for Nickelodeon to keep SpongeBob running if it isn't on track to recoup soon."

 

Because its a giant advertisement for a Viacom property (not to mention a major critical success) in the heart of Times Square. And even if its not quickly recouping it is still bringing in money. Also, the show is excellent and I’m sure the producers know that and take great pride in it. Long live the Bob

 

[brdway411]

Posted: 5/3/18 at 12:42am

haterobics said: "brdway411 said: "We are subscribers and we got tickets as part of our plan."

Strange. It's not listed under their season, and the specifically call it out as not their production on their website. Guess they needed butts in seats?!"

Roundabout sent us the tickets months before it was not doing well. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/3/18 at 1:16am

Am I the only one who thinks Spongebob blows? The music sucks, the design sucks, there is no dramatic tension, the whole thing sucks. The performances are fine and all, but it's not some great piece of theater. David Bowie's song should have been cut. The "poor theater" approach is stupid given the build out of the theater. It is just not a great show. Sure, it's BETTER than you'd expect, but does that make it great? No. It should be gone. The fact that Spongebob and Patrick are carried around on boxes? Lazy. The volcano is a bunch of chairs? Lazy. 

[itsjustmejonhotmailcom]

Posted: 5/3/18 at 1:19am

I predict:

Children of a Lesser God in 30 days

Once on this Island in 90 days

School of Rock, Play That Goes Wrong and Margaritaville by the fall

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 5/3/18 at 6:15am

:"School of Rock, Play That Goes Wrong and Margaritaville by the fall"

The Play That Goes Wrong has exceeded expectations IMO and not a shame if it closes this fall, I guess I will have to look, thought "School Of Rock" was doing fairly well.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/3/18 at 1:54pm

Miles2Go2 said: "Elegance101 said: "I think Summer won't be closing up shop all that soon, maybe Labor Day? Two nominated actress playing Donna Summer can't hurt, plus like others have said, people really just want to dance to Summer's music and don't care too much about the story (and certainly don't care about the counter-culture, gay aspect of her life, or lack thereof from the show's plot).

I could theoretically imagine Margaritaville closing, but they do have deeper pockets than say Amelie last year.

Almost every other new show had a great day, so they'll be able to ride that for the month of May. I think we'll see many more shows close after they don't win many Tonys. They can ride the nomination wave until the awards, then some will have to drop off."

It’s tempting to call Summer the “ A Bronx Tale”of the 2017/2018 season. Shows that thrive at the box office despite poorreviews. Their audiences don’t care about reviews or awards. They just want some fun mixed with some nostalgia.However, I believe A Bronx Tale was pulling in90% or more of itsgross potential at this point in Summer’s run. Meanwhile, Summer pulled in 73% last week. I’m sure it’ll likely play through the summer (no pun intended), if not until January.But given how long War Paint played with horrible percentages, Summerjust might play up to 18 months, but I doubt it ever recoups."

When I think of fun, mindless shows I picture Mamma Mia and Good Vibrations. Considering the subject matter, A Bronx Tale is pretty light on the whole because the conflict between C's friends and Jane's friends kind of comes out of nowhere and they don't dwell on the horror of the initial murder. And doesn't Summer deal with molestation? I'm just saying there are easier ways to write a fun, feel good show.

[Mark69]

Posted: 5/5/18 at 11:02pm

itsjustmejonhotmailcom said: "I predict:

Children of a Lesser Godin 30 days

Once on this Island in 90 days

School of Rock, Play That Goes Wrong and Margaritaville by the fall"

What's the story with OOTI? People seem to like it and are going but the takings look miserable. They can't be making money? How does that work?

[HogansHero]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 12:09am

Mark69 said: "They can't be making money? How does that work?"

Crazy rich people

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:30am

OOTI will hang on thru the awards, hoping to snag a best revival win. Sadly, they're only chance of survival.