| re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. | |
| Posted by: | bwaydiva1 04:47 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. - Singapore/Fling 04:01 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Next to normal, Once, Spring Awakening=smaller, darker musicals that did very, very well. (And no A-listers attached. Hmmmmm... maybe little, darker shows do have a shot and a place on Broadway?) I think this little show has potential. They need to market it correctly-and the choice to open when they are is smart. | |
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| re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. | |
| Posted by: | Singapore/Fling 05:04 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. - bwaydiva1 04:47 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Interesting that you note "Once" as being a darker show - what about it strikes you as dark? For me, "Once" is a lovely romantic musical that follows a fairly well-worn story of sadsack guy meets hopeful girl and gets his mojo back. Told with fun rock songs and a lot of finely observed thoughts about love. I think it's a marvelous piece, but I wouldn't say dark. "Spring Awakening" is darker, but had the benefit of being a flashy production built on a direct, accessible rock score. It had a nice run on the backs of teenagers who kept coming back to see it. It also had again, a front and center boy meets girl romance for plot. I like "Fun Home", and I hope it has a good run. But it is a difficult sell, material wise. And the Public has not had a sucessful Broadway transfer of an original musical since... "Bring in Da Noise"? (Am I forgetting something?) And the producers have noted that it's going to be a tough sell. I don't think that the length of their run has anything to do with their worth as a piece, but I do see them hedging their bets, which might be wise - we all saw "Bridges" burn through their reserve and then some. And with "Fun Home" budgeting at $5 mil, they don't have much in their coffer for bad weeks. | |
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| Where did your $5m figure come from | |
| Posted by: | dramedy 05:07 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. - Singapore/Fling 05:04 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Was that in the ny times article? Playbill didn't state any numbers. | |
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| re: Where did your $5m figure come from | |
| Posted by: | Singapore/Fling 05:10 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | Where did your $5m figure come from - dramedy 05:07 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| I read it in one of the articles, so it must have been the Times. The article noted that it was a fairly modest capitalization. | |
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| Thanks | |
| Posted by: | dramedy 05:11 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Where did your $5m figure come from - Singapore/Fling 05:10 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| It would have to be modest to expect any chance to recoup at circle. | |
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| Yes, the capitalization is mentioned in the NYT article... | |
| Posted by: | garyd 05:23 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | Thanks - dramedy 05:11 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| also mentions that Gold will be directing. Hope it does well, I very much like the play. I also love Circle in the Square probably due to some weird atavistic theatre in the round gene. | |
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| Is that number 3? | |
| Posted by: | dramedy 04:52 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. - bwaydiva1 04:47 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Spring awakening wasn't discussed yesterday of your favorite dark musicals. | |
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| re: Is that number 3? | |
| Posted by: | bwaydiva1 05:00 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | Is that number 3? - dramedy 04:52 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| NO | |
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| re: Is that number 3? | |
| Posted by: | BroadwayTonyJ 05:35 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Is that number 3? - bwaydiva1 05:00 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| I got busy yesterday and didn't have time to keep guessing. How about these dark musicals: Grey Gardens? The Fields of Ambrosia? Evening Primrose? The Consul? (if we are including Broadway operas). | |
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| re: Is that number 3? | |
| Posted by: | bwaydiva1 06:12 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Is that number 3? - BroadwayTonyJ 05:35 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| You got Grey Gardens. That's there. There is a tie for my 5th-and they are less like the others. But you still have one more! Bonus points if you can put them in order. | |
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| re: Is that number 3? | |
| Posted by: | BroadwayTonyJ 06:22 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Is that number 3? - bwaydiva1 06:12 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Passion? Carousel? Follies? | |
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| Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no | |
| Posted by: | dramedy 06:41 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Is that number 3? - BroadwayTonyJ 06:22 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| Sweeney to dis way darker than those. I'm guessing lestat. Just kidding. Marie Christine and wild party are pretty dark bit are rarely on anyone lists. Maybe Caroline or change. | |
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| re: Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no | |
| Posted by: | bwaydiva1 06:55 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no - dramedy 06:41 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| No...you got one there with the Sondheims. I didn't care for Marie Christine or Wild Party or Caroline. | |
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| re: Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no | |
| Posted by: | BroadwayTonyJ 07:29 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no - bwaydiva1 06:55 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| OK, so 3 of your favorites are for sure: Fun Home, Grey Gardens, and Next to Normal. A fourth one is either Passion or Follies so I'll guess Follies. So that leaves the 2 that are tied for 5th: Cabaret? Parade? Kiss of the Spider Woman? Chicago? All this darkness is giving me a headache! | |
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| re: Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no | |
| Posted by: | bwaydiva1 11:06 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Since passion and follies are Sondheim, that would be no - BroadwayTonyJ 07:29 pm EDT 08/07/14 |
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| LOL It was Passion. The no. 5 slot is 2 shows that are a little different (less dark...). One was my first musical. (You never forget your first.) | |
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