Mean Girls did not get good reviews. They were overall mixed at best. In fact, if you lined up their reviews next to Frozen the number of negative, mixed and positive were probably pretty close to the same.
I think the major difference is that Mean Girls has enjoyed a whiff of positivity given the love for Tina Fey and the fact that they've been just packing the crowds in. Being the hot new product can diffuse a lot - including mixed reviews. Still, I&#
bdn223 said: "haterobics said: "I appreciate a good pile-on, but where is the lack of demand for Frozen except in the secondary market?! Is that really indicative of a problem for the show in general? It got mixed reviews, people like to trash it... but that also describes Wicked. So, until we keep offering proof points as to why, where is the proof point that it's true?"
That's what I was thinking. It not Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
It's interesting to hear so many of you argue that one of Frozen's "issues" is that the Broadway musical came too soon after the film was released. Here is the timing of the two biggest screen-to-stage musicals that Disney Theatrical produced:
Beauty and the Beast - film was released November 1991, opened on Broadway in April 1994 (less than 3 years)
The Lion King - film was released June 1994, opened on Broadway in October 1997 (3 1/2 years)
TheatreRocks said: "If a ticket is sold and money is being made, what does it matter to those handling the grosses if the ticket holder shows up or not? Percent capacity is based on tickets sold, not tickets scanned."
I think the point being made (and I actually think it's a good point...) is that scalpers and re-sellers are purchasing a lot tickets, creating a "100% capacity" situation for certain shows, even if they were not able to re-sell those tick
Luminaire2 said: "a-mad said: "Outstanding for Frozen. Last week was understandably huge with Easter/Spring Break, but this week is even better, with a higher average ticket price. I'm sure positive WOM is helping this show."
Frozen killing it. 4th highest grossing behind Hamilton and two veterans Wicked and Lion King."
Broke the house record at the St James for the second week in a row...
Outstanding for Frozen. Last week was understandably huge with Easter/Spring Break, but this week is even better, with a higher average ticket price. I'm sure positive WOM is helping this show.
I think the trailer is terrific and I love the use of "Monster" in it. The creatives have confidence in the new music - particularly this song - and I like how they're integrating it into the promotional materials. I think the video would have worked well with any of the more familiar songs as well... but I'm glad they used Monster. I think it sets the show apart from the movie enough that it really feels like a different piece of art as you view/listen to
I know some posters keep referring to Tarzan and Little Mermaid as productions that started off fairly well but eventually dropped off somewhat quickly and closed shortly thereafter. I don't recall exactly, but did Tarzan and LIttle Mermaid start this strong in previews? Maybe Mermaid, but it seems like Tarzan never really sold particularly well... even in previews. But I could be wrong....
rosscoe(au) said: "That audio for the new song “What do you knowabout love” was not enjoyable, Patti’s voice was very grating and I’m not sure I could spend a whole night listening to her sing, it’s very shrill. Of course that’s my opinion"
Patti sounds ok. I was blown away by Jelani Alladin, however - I think he sounds terrific.
haterobics said: "a-mad said: "I'm a little shocked we're still not hearing anything on the "Wicked" movie that is currently on Universal's calendar for release in December 2019."
I'm not sure why you think they would be promoting this as far as out as a Star Wars or Marvel comic movie. No one needs to put Wicked on their calendar this far out."
Uhhhh... I didn't say anything about promoting. I'm n
I'm a little shocked we're still not hearing anything on the "Wicked" movie that is currently on Universal's calendar for release in December 2019. I know that is still 21 months away, but most big budget films with complicated shooting schedules, considerable pre-production work, complex green screen and FX requirements, sound mixing and pre-recording work, etc. would have started production by now.
I look at some of Disney's recent big-budget features
HogansHero said: "a-mad said: "Frozen and AiA both with great starts!"
Angels (I assume that's what that ridiculous acronym referred to) most certainly did NOT do well. Hopefully it will improve but this seems like a potentially major miscalculation."
Apologies on the "ridiculous" acronym - I didn't realize typing "AiA" would cause such a freak-out. Let me know if there's a better acronym, or if
