phantom of the opera should closed — Page 2

Like I said before, I know that one day it is going to close and it will be a very sad moment for me because POTO was the show that got me liking broadway. But, I know it is not going to last forever. Unlike RENT, which has gotten so far from what it's intentions were........I think it is about time to let it move from Broadway and just tour (did I just say that? ) POTO needs to stay a little bit longer because in a time of musical comedies, obscene puppets, green witches, etc. it is a show that appeals to every age, every race, every gender.

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Phantom was my kids's first Broadway experience. I'm glad it was there for them to see. If a show is making money and the quality hasn't suffered, keep it running as long as it can!

Yes, I worry about the future of this board, and the world... The poor english that spews forth from our younger "swings" is deplorable, and embarrasing to read.

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Personally, I think it should have never opened. It is one of the most laughably bad shows I've ever seen - I couldn't stand anything about it.

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I think I will enjoy the technical aspects of the show the most.

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA should close and make room for lousy shows like DRACULA? Are you kidding?? Making room for new shows is no reason for a successful show to close while it's still playing to nearly full houses.

Just because it's been running 16 years doesn't mean it should close. If it's not making money THEN it should close. If the audience loses its interest to the show THEN it should close.

There are plenty of other shows "coming and going" and keeping theatres available for new shows.

<< As long as people are willing to see Sir Andrew's lloyd webber's musicial I said stay open >>

Lord Lloyd Webber or Lord Lloyd-Webber or Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber of Sydmonton ----if ya want to be formal.

He stopped being a "Sir" after they made him a Lord.

I like the show too. May the chandelier continue to fall so long as anyone wants to see it.

I can understand why this show doesn't appeal to some people. But they should also understand that it appeals GREATLY to others. (If it didn't, it wouldn't still be playing successfully after all these years.) Everyone's entitled to their opinions, and I know mine disagree completely with others whose opinions I value on this board. Personally I think it has gorgeous music, beautiful sets and costumes, and a wonderful story full of romance, humor, and a little scaryness. (I'm not at all sure that's a real word - but 'terror' is way too strong for this show).

I'm delighted it's still playing and hope it continues to do so for a long time.

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Ok first: "It's almost never on TKTS and it still sells out quite often" the show is almost always on TKTS. I think it'd be very rare to go to tkts and/or the box office and not get a ticket for that night. *ok that was bothering me*

Secondly: I personally don't like POTO, but it doesnt seem to have a reason to close. They aren't using stunt casting (like rent), and it is a pretty profitable show especially after 15-16 years. The only thing that i truly hate about POTO is that it seems like a tourist attraction. Even the exterier seems like it's from a theme park (with the black painted bricks and the street lights). It's taking the attention away from a lot better shows, but still that isn't a major reason it should close. Let it play for as long as it is putting out great performaces and making profits.

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NStar21, I am going to respond to what you put about RENT because I am pretty sure that was directed to me since I was the one that brought it up. Ok, here it goes ***breaths in loads of air***

Anyone on this board will tell you that I am a HUGE RENT fan. Infact, I am a RENThead tried and true. But, the reason I said that, is because the RENT on broadway is different than the RENT on tour in the matter of energy and exuberance. The people on broadway have played the parts so long that they are like robots. The ones on tour are fairly new to the parts so they are enjoying themselves, bringing so much energy and fun into the show. Also, I don't care what anyone says..........they should not have brought in famous people. No Way, No How. The show was meant to bring in new talent and expose them to the theatre going audience (that is why the original cast was unknowns). I think the producers have gotten so money hungry and not listening to the fans when they say that they do not like when famous people are in the show. I am probably alone on this, but that is how I feel. Now, if RENT does a whole makeover and go back to what the original cast and the creator was trying to do and life is brought back to the show on Broadway, I say let it run forever because I truly love this show. Until then, the tour is the closest thing you will get to the original.

***breaths out air***

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Updated On: 10/14/04 at 07:54 PM

I am not a fan of Phantom and I think it should close. While most of the new shows that have come to Broadway lately have not been good, perhaps this would make room for a good show. I also think the Majestic could use a renovation. It's looking pretty beat up.

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Phantom shouldn't close. It's still pulling in money. What about shows like Wonderful Town, Dracula, and Bombay Dreams? Those shows are having a hard time recouping their investment, and may never be able to. Why not have those shows close then to make room? Obviously, Phantom has been a success and if the theatergoer will see it, then I say keep it open.

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POTO closing isn't going to cause another show to "go ahead".

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