Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread- Page 2
Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
#25re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 2:29pmI dragged my best friend to it yeasterday, and she had never seem the show or the originaly. By the time Good Morning Baltimore ended she was saying that this was the best movie ever! I'm taking my mom and little brother to go see it tomarrow or the next day. My moms really excited because she loved the show, and I have my brother singing Cooties!
"If we don't live happily ever after at least we survive until the end of the week!" -Kermit the frog "I need the money... it costs a lot to look this cheap!" -Dolly P. "Oh please, Over at 'Gypsy' Patti LuPone hasn't even alienated her first daughter yet!" Mary Testa in "Xanadu" "...Like a drunk Chita Rivera!" Robin de Jesus in "In the Heights"
"B*tch, I don't know your life." -Xanadu After that if he still doesn't understand why you were uncomfortable and are now infuriated, kick him again but this time with Jazz Hands!!! -KillerTofu
#26re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 4:56pm
I am sooooo happy it's doing big numbers at the B.O. BoxOfficeguru is estimating 28-31 M opening wekend, which is more than anyone wished and hoped for ! And I really don't mind about the #1 weekend spot ! With such reviews and a fantastic word of mouth, this film is going to do steady business, long after C&L has vanished from the Top 10 !!!!
It looks like it can surpass 150 million and words cannot express my happiness !!!!
Updated On: 7/21/07 at 04:56 PM
#27re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:09pmI still have a smile on my face from last night. Today I told my mom I would do WHATEVER she wanted me to as long as I can take her to go see it, but she just said: "Oh, not tonight."
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
DrTheatre
Broadway Star Joined: 9/23/05
#28re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:42pm
I have now seen the movie 7 times and each time I walk away with something different and every time I walk away as I saw it for the first time....I love this MOVIE!
"In the U.S.A.
You can have your say,
You can set you goals
And seize the day,
You've been given the freedom
To work your way
To the head of the line-
To the head of the line!"
---Stephen Sondheim
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#29re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:44pm
What is the largest weekend opening for a musical?
Is it Grease?
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#30re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:49pmYeah, I'm pretty sure. I know CHICACO didn't open too big but as word of mouth got around, it became huge. Is the 11 million domestic or international box office?
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#31re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:55pm
Was it Dreamgirls?
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/104296.html
I dont undersntand the whole per-screen thing.
anyone know?
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#32re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 5:58pm
Went to see Hairspray tonight and it was fab!
We wanted to get into the 6pm screening but it was SOLD OUT!!! so we had got tickets for the 8:30 showing, which also sold out! They only had it on ONE screen though, which I found odd as Harry Potter was on 4 screens and was not even showing as limited.
Hope this movie does well!
#33re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 6:01pmI don't understand that either. That was jsut pre-screening, though. How was its opening weekend?
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#34re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 6:26pm
ohh I think I got it. It was the biggest opening for a musical- per screen average - Since only opening in 3 theatres.
but once it went wide- it started dropping.
But I still dont know what the biggest opening for a musical is- hopefully its Hairspray.
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#35re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 6:41pm
I think it must have been Grease.
EDIT: Then again, tickets were cheaper back then...
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
Updated On: 7/21/07 at 06:41 PM
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#36re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 6:51pm
yeah,
Sometimes they factor in inflation when statements/announcements like 'highest grossing blah blah blah' are made.
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
jean6
Swing Joined: 6/2/07
#37re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:06pm
Seen the movie last night with friends.....loved it loved it loved it....can' say what character I liked best. Think my least favorite was Penny...I don't think Amanda Bynes did her justice.. She had so much more meat in the broadway version. But it could be that is what the director wanted from this version of Penny.
I have a question to all you die hard Hairspray Fans. Tracy had a french manicure. Noticed it in the scene with her mom early in the movie. I didn't think that was popular in the 60's....but I could be wrong. Also, the family was lower middle class. How was Tracy able to afford manicures?????
Think this was a faux pax in the movie. Tracy should of had short bitten nails.
But just my opinion
#38re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:12pmWow, I didn't even notice that. You're right!
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#39re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:18pm
Tracy is poor but still groomed, or in this case 'manicured.'
French manicures were popularized in the '20's.
For fun, I'd say Tracy's were simply "Wite-Out" but that wasn't made till the late 60's.
She also managed to get her hair highlighted- so I think Wilbur slips her some money- when she needs to get pretty. :)
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#40re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:25pm
Comparisons to other movie musical opening numbers (and I don't mean songs!) are here.
Movie Musical opening numbers
Cruel_Sandwich
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/30/05
#41re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:29pmNow let's hope John Waters can finally make FRUITCAKE!
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#42re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:30pm
So can we now say that it will gross the most??
17mil perdiction??? what an understatement.
Ok, 'Save the last dance' is NOT a musical and I think 'Hairspray' will beat the 25 mil (inflation adjusted) 'Grease' opening. (!)
So I am soo excited to be able to say "highest grossing opening weekend for a musical." make it happen people!!
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
Updated On: 7/21/07 at 07:30 PM
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#43re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:31pmCHICAGO...ouch. Looks like HAIRSPRAY is number one!?
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#44re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:34pmYeah, I think "Lee" is gonna lose his shirt on his own site. I don't see why it shouldn't break the record, it's already almost halfway there on the first day! (plus people had to work on Friday)
#45re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:34pmYeah, Save The Last Dance is definitely not a musical.
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#46re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 7:44pmWait, so how much did Dreamgirls REALLY make on opening weekend (not previews) ?
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster.
"Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#47re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 8:05pm
Here are the numbers for Dreamgirls once it expanded:
Opening Weekend:
(limited, 3 theaters) $378,950
($126,316 avg)
Opening Weekend: $8,953,734
(wide, 852 theaters, $10,509 avg)
mateo
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/06
#48re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 8:07pmonly 8.9? wow.
"Zac is sweet as can be. He's very much just a sweet kid from California who happens to have a face that looks like it was drawn by Michelangelo, (if Michelangelo did anime)."
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
-Adam Shankman.
"I haven't left this building since Windows 3.1!"
"Celebrating a birthday this week: Rene Descartes is 412! Do you know who he is? Then why are you watching this show? You could probably get into college and even get one of those job things. As for the rest of us; Amanda Bynes is 22! Yay!"
-E!'s "The Soup"
#49re: Hairspray Box Office Tracking Thread
Posted: 7/21/07 at 9:26pm
While Hairspray's opening day beats out the opening weekend of any previous movie musical, to be fair, no recent musicals have opened in wide release on a Friday like this.
BTW, Box Office Mojo is reporting an even higher $11.2 million.
