ZERO HOUR to transfer off-Bway for open-ended run

[CapnHook]

Posted: 1/24/10 at 6:33pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ZERO_HOUR_to_Transfer_to_OffBroadways_DR2_for_OpenEnded_Run_20100124

WOW, this news seems very sudden!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 1/24/10 at 11:47pm

YAY!!! Now if you haven't seen it, you have more time to make sure that you do!

Congrats, Jim and Steve!

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 1/24/10 at 11:52pm

Bravo! Congratulations to Jimmy and Steve! Everyone should go see this show.

[steveshack]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 11:11am

Yes, it's a sudden announcement!

I explained a little of this on my blog and over at ATC, but basically, we came into town as a limited run because St. Clement's was booked beginning in February. The producers had hopes that it could transfer, but there was no plan in place because we wanted to open first, and watch the response. Also, not knowing the future, we brought it in on a microscopic budget and crossed our fingers.

December went well, the reviews were more than positive, and suddenly, after the holidays, ticket sales exploded. Also, Broadway investors and producers started coming around, and everyone involved began becoming passionate about the play. Partly because of the wonderful ticket sales, but also because they love the play itself and what it's about, feeling that it's an important and authentic play (and performance).

So, they scrambled, pulled together a budget, found out about the DR2 and became enthused. The DR2 loved Zero. A deal was made.

So, we're still largely word of mouth. All chatter is appreciated, but it looks like Zero lives.
Zero Hour

[hushpuppy]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 11:24am

I'm beyond thrilled. Congratulations! May ZERO HOUR run as long as, well, a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

[April Saul]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 6:11pm

I really enjoyed it, too...anybody who hasn't seen it ought to check it out; wonderful work and congrats on the move!

[Brick]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 6:47pm

I saw it in San Francisco and loved it. I'm thrilled it's getting such attention in New York.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 9:23pm

I'll be there on Sunday for what I thought was the last show. Now I can leave St. Clements HAPPY!

[morosco]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 11:06pm

I've heard nothing but positive things about this production.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 1/25/10 at 11:39pm

Cannot wait to see it!

[Cyndy]

Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:30am

I am so happy for ZERO HOUR, for Steve and for the marvelous Jim Brochu.

[steveshack]

Posted: 1/26/10 at 9:07am

I'll use this thread instead of spamming the board.

We are thrilled and honored to get two nominations for DC's Helen Hayes Awards. Jim Brochu for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production and "Zero Hour" for Outstanding Non-Resident Production.

When you look at the list, you can see what he's up against. All four of the other productions are from the Kennedy Center. They're huge, famous, first class touring productions of Broadway hits or international star productions. August: Osage County, Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys and A Streetcar Named Desire (with Kate Blanchett).

That the nominating committee also found and nominated our little Theater J production is high praise and an even higher honor. Those productions cost millions and millions of dollars. Ours, uh, didn't.

That this news came on the same day as the news of our transfer to the DR2 Theater makes this a wonderful week, indeed. And it helps bring always-needed (free) publicity.
My blog.

[Cyndy]

Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:25pm

Millions and millions, or not, talent is talent, and a good show is a good show! Congrats for the nominations.