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| re: Hello Dolly Closing. Why? | |
| Posted by: StageLover 12:13 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
| In reply to: Hello Dolly Closing. Why? - PlayStu 12:10 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
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| Shows were a LOT cheaper to run in those days. I can only imagine how much it costs to run this show. | |
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| Probably around $700k | |
| Posted by: dramedy 12:33 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Hello Dolly Closing. Why? - StageLover 12:13 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
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| So peters has probably kept the show profitable. I am surprised that Rudin didnt ask another round of stars. I could see no one wanting to follow midlers huge success. But peters successful but not soldout run should have opened the door to stars like queen latifah. But buckley is doing the tour and she isnt a big household name for the most part. | |
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| re: Probably around $700k - Latifah | |
| Posted by: Cainebj 07:52 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
| In reply to: Probably around $700k - dramedy 12:33 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
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| Wasn't the word on the street that they asked Queen Latifah and she said no, or couldn't clear her schedule to do it? | |
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| re: Probably around $700k - Latifah | |
| Posted by: ryhog 09:00 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Probably around $700k - Latifah - Cainebj 07:52 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
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| I think that was the word around here, not on the street, and I cannot imagine a scenario in which it would be based on actual information. | |
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| re: Probably around $700k - Latifah | |
| Posted by: Thom915 10:54 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Probably around $700k - Latifah - ryhog 09:00 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
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| It was never truly clarified that the production was "Hello, Dolly! but this was what was reported last July. It was also reported on a number of "gossip" type news sites. "It has been reported that big screen and rap superstar, Queen Latifah, is looking make her Broadway debut. Latifah noted that she was offered a starring role in an unnamed hit stage show, but her schedule would not allow her to accept the opportunity "There was a big production that was offered to me and it became very successful, It gained some Tony (Awards), but I couldn't work it into my (schedule)." Latifah revealed on Watch What Happens Live." |
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| re: Probably around $700k - Latifah | |
| Posted by: ryhog 12:05 pm EDT 07/18/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Probably around $700k - Latifah - Thom915 10:54 am EDT 07/18/18 | |
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| Thanks for the correction of (at least) my recollection. | |
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| It was an event with Midler, then a wonderful opportunity for a B'way great; but... | |
| Last Edit: Delvino 12:28 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
| Posted by: Delvino 12:25 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Hello Dolly Closing. Why? - StageLover 12:13 pm EDT 07/17/18 | |
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| Rudin is a brilliant producer. He created two distinct profiles for the show: an unmissable event in global pop culture with superstar Midler; and then, a rare chance for a beloved veteran to take the reins and re-mint the show one more time*. Beyond that 1-2 punch, it would just be another revival. That was never quite the goal, from the marketing campaign (brilliant, as much as some of us questioned the withholding of footage and even still shots). The black screen TV ads with white lettering. A risky proposition that paid off. It would lose that specialness with a series of ladies more likely to do the role at, say, the MUNY. Smart moves, all. *Look at the box office for recent weeks; it was falling off. I saw it on TDF at a matinee, great orch seats, and this is a strong matinee-selling production. |
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