Why same performance times on Broadway?

[Nathan_Lane_Rules!]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 6:01pm

Don't you think that shows on Broadway could Benefit by having irregular show days? London seems to have that going for them.

For example: If a show decided to do a monday night performance and maybe skip out on one of the wednesdays, wouldn't they make more money because they are the only thing up?

Are there set rules for when a production can or cannot play on the great white way?

Thank You!!!

Jake

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 6:06pm

Most shows have 8 performances a week. You'll see that some shows will vary their schedules to fit this... If a show decides to have 2PM and 7PM shows on a Sunday, they go dark Monday and Tuesday before resuming on Wednesday and play all other performances during the week...

[Nathan_Lane_Rules!]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 6:12pm

Ok, I have seen a bunch of shows do the sunday night thing.

But why is that the only one?

Why not a tuesday matinee? or something like that...

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 6:15pm

Union rules?

[Hank]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 6:18pm

The Drowsy Chaperone did Monday nights during previews, they even opened on a Monday, but then switched to the traditional schedule thereafter.
Seems like a good idea for previews since people involved in other shows, including family and frends of cast members can get to see the show.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 6/1/06 at 9:18am

There have been many times that I have seen a matinee of one show and the evening performance of another. It seems that if you plan ahead, you can makle it happen

Most companies, offices, stores ect. are open 9-5- in comepetition with each other so to speak.

Broadway is about tradition and performance schedules reflect that. Even some shows have Tuesday at & performances in honor of the play TUESDAYS WITH MOREY (sp?)