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Post by Seriously on May 11, 2022 11:56:50 GMT
I wonder if the public will be expecting a name?
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Post by Oleanna on May 11, 2022 13:10:47 GMT
Savoy pencilled?
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Post by sph on May 11, 2022 14:21:54 GMT
I wonder if the public will be expecting a name? I doubt it, the movie is the "name" really. If it doesn't sell though I can imagine them putting a name comedian in later down the line. |
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Post by partytentdown on May 11, 2022 15:08:17 GMT
I wonder if the public will be expecting a name? I doubt it, the movie is the "name" really. If it doesn't sell though I can imagine them putting a name comedian in later down the line. J Manford is clearing his schedule |
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Post by Matt on May 13, 2022 7:38:13 GMT
The Broadway production last night announced its closing in 2 weeks. The Manchester run is still confirmed, but it doesn't forecast much hope if the Broadway version hasn't survived.
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Post by sph on May 13, 2022 11:42:24 GMT
The Broadway production last night announced its closing in 2 weeks. The Manchester run is still confirmed, but it doesn't forecast much hope if the Broadway version hasn't survived. Yes, Tony nominations day is usually followed by closing notices for those that didn't fare well. Doubtfire only got one nod - for lead actor. I expect the Manchester version will be heavily reworked as a result. |
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Post by WireHangers on May 13, 2022 12:11:09 GMT
The Broadway production last night announced its closing in 2 weeks. The Manchester run is still confirmed, but it doesn't forecast much hope if the Broadway version hasn't survived. I don’t think the producers are too worried. There’s been many a show that hasn’t done well on Broadway but has been successful over here and vice versa. |
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Post by Matt on May 13, 2022 13:08:45 GMT
Yes, Tony nominations day is usually followed by closing notices. Wow is that an actual thing? Do none of them try to survive anyway? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 13, 2022 13:17:16 GMT
Yes, Tony nominations day is usually followed by closing notices. Wow is that an actual thing? Do none of them try to survive anyway? They don't close for the disappointment for the lack of nominations, but because Tony nods and potential wins were their last hope of bolstering sales that have been poor for weeks |
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Post by Jon on May 13, 2022 13:25:14 GMT
It doesn't affect all shows. Something like Plaza Suite got snubbed but is selling well enough so it won't matter plus it's a limited run but being nominated and winning can make a huge difference, Kinky Boots got a boost from winning over Matilda back in 2013.
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Post by sph on May 13, 2022 15:03:32 GMT
It does make a huge difference on Broadway and Tony noms are usually followed by several "casualties" in the days following.
The Tonys are more than just an awards show for New York, they're a huge marketing opportunity and boost sales in shows that haven't grabbed major public attention yet.
Reviews work the same way over there a lot of the time. The New York Times review especially can make or break the success of a smaller show.
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Post by sph on May 13, 2022 15:07:34 GMT
Oh, and sometimes if reviews are particularly poor, a show can open and close so fast it practically creates a vacuum.
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Post by Jon on May 13, 2022 15:09:43 GMT
It does make a huge difference on Broadway and Tony noms are usually followed by several "casualties" in the days following. The Tonys are more than just an awards show for New York, they're a huge marketing opportunity and boost sales in shows that haven't grabbed major public attention yet. Reviews work the same way over there a lot of the time. The New York Times review especially can make or break the success of a smaller show. I think having grosses published probably have a small effect as well since you cannot hide you're not doing well whereas elsewhere like in London, a show could limp along without anyone knowing how it is fairing financially. |
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Post by sph on May 13, 2022 15:12:10 GMT
Maybe, but does publishing them make that much of a difference? The money is either there or it isn't, although making it public does lend itself to the more cutthroat and commercial nature of the industry there.
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Post by Jon on May 13, 2022 15:16:04 GMT
Maybe, but does publishing them make that much of a difference? The money is either there or it isn't, although making it public does lend itself to the more cutthroat and commercial nature of the industry there. Sonia Friedman mentioned that she's glad that grosses aren't published here because it can skew perceptions. Her example was The Norman Conquests which was critically acclaimed and won awards but didn't quite recoup all of its initial costs by the end of the run which in the eyes of the trades, it was a flop. |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 13, 2022 22:23:38 GMT
The Broadway production last night announced its closing in 2 weeks. The Manchester run is still confirmed, but it doesn't forecast much hope if the Broadway version hasn't survived. I don’t think the producers are too worried. There’s been many a show that hasn’t done well on Broadway but has been successful over here and vice versa. One of those shows is beginning tonight in Regent’s Park that being Legally Blonde. |
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Post by MusicalTalk on May 16, 2022 9:47:34 GMT
Also remember shows are much cheaper to stage here than Broadway. They're also doing a limited run at Manchester - so they can budget for that. They'll also (hopefully) look at what didn't work on Broadway and make edits for the UK production.
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Post by ilovewemusicals on May 25, 2022 9:04:00 GMT
&Juliet has extended in London until 25th March 2023, making Mrs Doubtfire’s transfer to the Shaftesbury Theatre following its Manchester run unlikely.
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Post by Oleanna on May 25, 2022 9:37:01 GMT
Pencilled for Savoy.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 25, 2022 10:34:18 GMT
I’m really not understanding why they are bothering to bring this here. To say it was underwhelming (and a failure in NYC) is an understatement |
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Post by LaLuPone on May 25, 2022 10:49:38 GMT
I guess Pretty Woman is a given to go out on tour if this takes over at the Savoy?
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Post by anthony40 on May 25, 2022 11:10:49 GMT
I guess Pretty Woman is a given to go out on tour if this takes over at the Savoy? And I'm guessing that Pretty Woman is doing well enough in terms of ticket sales and 'bums on seats' to do so?
Could it also not just transfer to another theatre before doing so? Thereby feeing up The Savoy.
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Post by iamamazing on May 25, 2022 11:51:02 GMT
Pretty woman will do really well in tour I’m excited for Mrs Doubtfire was planning on seeing it in NYC a trip I had booked for October 2020 but we know what happened. So I’m chuffed it’s coming over here :-)
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Post by johnie21 on Jul 3, 2022 20:17:18 GMT
Casting announcement when?? Show starts in sep so should the show be be announcing cast this month👵🏻👵🏻👵🏻
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Post by Matt on Jul 3, 2022 20:56:47 GMT
Casting announcement when?? Show starts in sep so should the show be be announcing cast this month👵🏻👵🏻👵🏻 Not necessarily, sometimes it can happen just as rehearsals start, so 4 weeks before it opens? |
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