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| Sweeney Todd Extending Run? | |
| Posted by: ChicagoDRO 02:29 pm EDT 10/04/23 | |
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| Does anyone know if Sweeney Todd is extending its run past January 14, 2024? Thanks! |
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| Thoughts on Sweeney extending... | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 01:28 am EDT 10/05/23 | |
| In reply to: Sweeney Todd Extending Run? - ChicagoDRO 02:29 pm EDT 10/04/23 | |
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| Does anyone know the weekly nut on Sweeney? With the large cast, the (glorious) full orchestra and a marquee star in the title role, it must be fairly high. We've all seen the immediate drop in box office when Groban is out of the show. It's hard to think of another actor equipped to handle this role (especially, vocally) who would also have the same or greater pull at the box office than Groban. I don't think a respected musical theatre actor with a small following will be enough. Is there anyone y'all can think of that would fit the bill? Also, after this, if he ever wants to come back to Broadway for a thrid time, I imagine Groban can have his pick of whatever role he wants. |
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| re: Thoughts on Sweeney extending... | |
| Posted by: MikeP (ACL15@aol.com) 10:23 am EDT 10/08/23 | |
| In reply to: Thoughts on Sweeney extending... - DistantDrumming 01:28 am EDT 10/05/23 | |
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| Your question is a very interesting one. I can't think of anyone that has the star power and the voice to replace Groban. It seems unlikely that at the height of his career he would extend past January. I really have to give Groban huge credit for taking time from the thriving concert and singing career to do Broadway. I'm sure he makes more money in one night at radio city. Then he makes in a month at Sweeney. I also wonder if the show is profitable. I have to imagine that the weekly running cost is enormous. While the show seems to be doing well it is not a "Hamilton type" of sell out. It will be interesting to see if the show ends up profitable or in the red. |
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