why god , why?
why god , why?
astonishing
Chorus Member Joined: 5/23/05
#0why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 8:35am
ok i know that many of you didn't like Little Women but I recently bought the OBR and i LOVE IT ! I think that a good old-fashioned musical was just what broadway needed. In my opinion, the musical is amazing and beautifully writtten. I never got a chance to see the show though, so i can't say to much.
but ANYWAYS
someone please tell me WHY a pretty good musical (in my opinion) had to close when BROOKLYN keeps on running?!
I think Brooklyn is ok but come on...you all have to admit that LW was a better show.
Beergoggles
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/05
#1re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 8:43amWHY TODAY, I'M ALL THROUGH HERE... *runs off to find Miss Saigon*
#2re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 8:48am
Crappy marketing department. Very bad word of mouth. Not so great reviews. etc, etc, etc.
Brooklyn was able to stay longer because it had a better marketing team.
Thats my $0.05.
Updated On: 5/24/05 at 08:48 AM
#3re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 8:53amBrooklyn's probably cheaper to run week-to-week as well.
Urban
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/05
#4re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 9:29amWell when you make the costumes out of garbage bags, I guess that saves on $$$.
mikewood
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/05
#5re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 9:32am
First thing I thought when I saw the subject line was my favorite song from Miss Saigon.
I mentioned this before but although I mostly enjoyed LW on stage I was disappointed in the OBCR...definitely thought the stage presence of the actors outshined the material.
In this case, is the "O" 'original' or 'only'?
#6re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 9:34am
You are allowed to think (and write) whatever you want about a musical, but if you only just bought the OBCR and haven't seen the show how do you know that it "is amazing and beautifully writtten"?
"someone please tell me WHY a pretty good musical (in my opinion) had to close when BROOKLYN keeps on running?!
I think Brooklyn is ok but come on...you all have to admit that LW was a better show. "
Have you seen either?
mikewood
Broadway Star Joined: 4/7/05
#7re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 9:35am
Can I just say I don't support any show closing before its time? I have absolutely no interest in seeing Spamalot but I'm glad it has an audience and is succeeding. Having said that, why can't people bemoan LW closing without wishing ill-will on another show like Brooklyn?
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#8re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 2:07pmAdd me to people who wanted this thread to be about the wonderful Miss Saigon song. I love Simon Bowman on it.
#9re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 2:47pm
I honestly thought this was about the Miss Saigon song...
And the answer to your question... I don't know. I just don't know ~kangaroo
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ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#10re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 6:47pmTruly thought that this was about MS as well. Love that song!
Elizabeth_DeBris
Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/05
#11re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 6:50pm*Raises hand* I was thinking Miss Saigon too. I love that song... this was kinda disappointing...
RaininSmilies
Featured Actor Joined: 3/31/05
#12re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 10:03pm
I thought that this was going to be about Miss Saigon too. I'm a little disappointed.
I don't know why Little Women is closing before Brooklyn. Little Women is better in my opinion.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#14re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 10:47pmI also thought this was MS related.
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#15re: why god , why?
Posted: 5/24/05 at 11:19pmBrooklyn's closing in a month, so who cares anymore?
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