Will Fiddler on the Roof Recoup?

[levinb]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:28pm

I know it's a bit early, but what do you guys think of Fiddler on the Roof's chances of recouping are? If you think it will, what do you think will be different about this revival versus the one in 2004?

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:29pm

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[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:33pm

Can we make a new rule where we ban potential investors of new shows from asking the message boards if we think they should invest or not?

If you have to ask, then you probably shouldn't invest... you should really believe in what you're investing in... and that ugly feeling in your gut is telling you not to invest. I love Fiddler so I would love it if you invested. I think everyone here will pretend to know what will recoup and what won't... but they really have no idea - there are a million things to consider, like running costs, and stars attached, and marketing campaign, and timing...

Go with your gut...

Updated On: 3/25/15 at 09:33 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:34pm

That's quite a leap to that being the only possibility somebody would sign up here and ask that question.

[levinb]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:37pm

Yep, sorry if asking offends you. I was honestly just curious why another Fiddler revival would start relatively soon after another one that had a lackluster performance.

[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:44pm

I think people want to bring Fiddler back because it's a great show... like Gypsy... can't wait for the next revival even though the last two just happened...

Someone please send us a Gypsy revival with Idina

Personally I would have to look at the producer's package to make any judgement on recouping... who is the star, the director, what is the new "angle" on this production? Is there out of town buzz attached? What's the artwork look like? etc....

[jv92]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:47pm

The thing is that GYPSY requires an actress...at least nowadays. And Idina can belt to the high heavens, but can she act as well as a LuPone or Peters?

Anyway, back to FIDDLER. I have no idea if it'll recoup. But with Bart Sher and Danny Burstein attached, it's sure to be a very good production. That doesn't equal financial success, though.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:52pm

I suppose the odd thing is: how can anyone know any sort of real opunion when we haven't e enough heard a cast list nor seen anything?

[levinb]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 9:54pm

You have a point. Although knowing the Tevye is what is most important.

[hachot]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:13pm

It's not so soon, let's say, as La Cage Aux Folles in 2005 and then in 2010 or The Color Purple coming back after 7 years. Fiddler's been gone for a decade and it's arguably as good if not a better musical than "La Cage" or "Purple". I think there might be a large audience for it, especially people who were left cold by the last, rather austere production. It will be exciting to see Bart Sher's take on it. I for one look forward.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:19pm

Should someone start a previews thread for FIDDLER now?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:19pm

As great as it is, must it be revived ad nauseam ?

If the demographics are changing, will younger audiences want to see this? Why not revive a show rarely or never revived ?There are a ton of them.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:24pm

Word on the street is that it will recoup next week. Many congrat to all involved!

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:34pm

Will Tovah be recreating her legendary role of Golda?

[Noel&Cole]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 10:44pm

I adore Fiddler it's one of my favorite shows, however, I don't like the casting they've announced.

[MadonnaMusical]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 11:08pm

It's threads like this one that really make me wish there was a "like" button on these threads...

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:) I chuckled quite a bit at some of these responses.

[hachot]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 11:44pm

What is the casting that's been announced?

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 3/25/15 at 11:55pm

Why are we discussing this? This whole revival was soooooooo last week.

It's the previews for the 100th anniversary production in 2064 we oughta focus on.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 3/26/15 at 1:11am

"Someone please send us a Gypsy revival with Idina"

Only if she plays Mazeppa

[jnb9872]

Posted: 3/26/15 at 9:44am

I'd argue that, as far as recoupment goes, the actor playing Tevye isn't as important as, say, what theatre it's in or what their marketing angle is to drum up business.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/26/15 at 10:07am

Isn't she a tad young to play Mama Rose?