Is Tootsie Closing Next?- Page 3

[LuPita2]

Posted: 7/22/19 at 4:46pm

Exactly. 

[MollyJeanneMusic]

Posted: 7/22/19 at 7:01pm

BritCrit said: "MollyJeanneMusic said: "If any of you like the TV show The Good Place, I must admit, from what I’ve heard, this show sounds like the perfect show for The Medium Place. Good writer but weak score, funny book that is rather subjective, won Tonys by “default” against shows that could’ve won in other seasons, promoting feminism but runninginto other controversies, boring technical design but you get Hans from Frozen as the lead and Bellatrix from AVPM in the ensemble, selling decently well but not great. It’s perfectly mediocre."

When you bring up Fontana’s primary claim to infamy in a comment which begins my mentioning a TV show headed by Princess Anna herself (i.e Kristen Bell) you give fans a lot of strange ideas...

BTW - Broadway League revealed this week’s grosses, and they’re not great news for Tootsie. Attendance and earnings are slightly up, but the grosses are still only 55% of potential, leaving the show in the same bracket as the numerous musicals which have announced closing dates..."

OH MY GOD I DIDN'T MAKE THE FROZEN CONNECTION THAT'S HYSTERICAL

[Zion24]

Posted: 7/23/19 at 1:06am

JBroadway said: "

The show grossed almost a million this week. That is not the same bracket as the closing shows, most of which were in the $400,000-$700,000 range. The percentage doesn't matter except as an indication of demand. 55% for Tootsie (which is in a large theatre) is a lot better than 53% for Be More Chill at the Lyceum, because there is literally more money being made at Tootsie."

I know nothing about how well Tootsie is really doing (and seems like no one else here does, either) but this logic is flawed, no? 55% for Tootsie means more cash in the door, but renting the Marquis has got to be more expensive than renting the Lyceum- size plays a role there. So sure, Tootsie brought more in because its in a huge theater, but that also hurts its bottom line. 

 

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 7/23/19 at 2:20am

JDonaghy4 said: "
I know nothing about how well Tootsie is really doing (and seems like no one else here does, either) but this logic is flawed, no? 55% for Tootsie means more cash in the door, but renting the Marquis has got to be more expensive than renting the Lyceum- size plays a role there. So sure, Tootsie brought more in because its in a huge theater, but that also hurts its bottom line.

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I don't know either, so my question is serious, not snarky: don't theaters receive a percentage of the gross rather than a flat fee? If so, it may not cost more to have the same number of paying customers at a large house than at a smaller one.

But if houses are NOT paid a percentage of the gross, why do their contracts specify that they can evict shows that fall below a certain gross. If the house is rented out at a flat fee, what does it matter to the landlord what the show grosses?

[Dollypop]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 1:38pm

I've read through this thread and am somewhat upset by it. A friend of mine is in TOOTSIE and he has a wife and two children to support. I would hope that the show has a nice, healthy run despite the odds.

[EllieRose2]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 1:47pm

I saw it last week and it was packed. The thread title is a bit much, and it seems to be doing fine. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 2:21pm

Dollypop said: "I've read through this thread and am somewhat upset by it. A friend of mine is in TOOTSIE and he has a wife and two children to support. I would hope that the show has a nice, healthy run despite the odds."

This is the worst sort of manipulative response. Also, if your friend has any talent whatsoever--and I'm sure he has--he will work again. All shows close, and most people don't remain perpetually even in a show with a long run. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 2:24pm

It's interesting to read this thread, as the numbers don't sound great but it sounds like it's in the limbo position where weeknights are bad weekends good and holiday nights very bad. Doesn't anyone hear any good buzz about this show? Anyone adoring the cast recording, begging for tickets, naming a performances as "must see" of the season? The show seems to embody mediocrity, so the question of whether it's doing well or poorly seems to be evaluated on a glass half-full/half empty metric. 

[Fetus]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 2:36pm

joevitus said: "Dollypop said: "I've read through this thread and am somewhat upset by it. A friend of mine is in TOOTSIE and he has a wife and two children to support. I would hope that the show has a nice, healthy run despite the odds."

This is the worst sort of manipulative response. Also, if your friend has any talent whatsoever--and I'm sure he has--he will work again. All shows close, and most people don't remain perpetually even in a show with a long run."

Calling this response manipulative is harsh and unnecessary. Just because a person's talents will allow them to "work again" doesn't guarantee they will find work immediately or comfortably, especially when they have family members to support.

[Fetus]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 2:47pm

Mike Barrett said: "Its joevitus, they're a known troll around here, I recommend not engaging!



Talent does not equal a job either lol. This show does not seem to have wonderful word of mouth however. I myself enjoyed it a lot but I also feel I can't recommend it? Theres just so much more out there. If you have the money and enjoy a good comedy and several truly laugh out loud moments then absolutely go, expecting anything else though will lead to much disappointment."

Ah should have recognized the name from the WSS thread, thanks!

I've had friends who have both loved the show and hated it, seems like a very mixed bag.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 2:49pm

I think mainly when there are heartfelt shows like the Prom where peoples responses to it are passionate, you have an artistic hit like Hadestown, box office juggernaut Ain't Too Proud, and a very strong place landscape, its hard to recommend Tootsie over any of the others. Even though I enjoyed Tootsie immensely. 

[joevitus]

Posted: 7/24/19 at 6:09pm

Fetus said: "joevitus said: "Dollypop said: "I've read through this thread and am somewhat upset by it. A friend of mine is in TOOTSIE and he has a wife and two children to support. I would hope that the show has a nice, healthy run despite the odds."

This is the worst sort of manipulative response. Also, if your friend has any talent whatsoever--and I'm sure he has--he will work again. All shows close, and most people don't remain perpetually even in a show with a long run."

Calling this response manipulative is harsh and unnecessary. Just because a person's talents will allow them to "work again" doesn't guarantee they will find work immediately or comfortably, especially when they have family members to support."

Report it to the mods if you feel like it, don't waste your time responding to me. I stand by what I said.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 1:05pm

Thinking about this on my train this morning (I know, lame) I really would worry this is going to close before or right after the new year. Moulin Rouge is a new hit musical, I think JLP could do well since its a familiar show that seems to be good, Tina Turner musical, idk, I think unless they get a star to replace Santino I just can't see it. Too much competition. Oddly enough with so many shows closing Id think it'd last longer but I think that helps its fall prospects and not really their future ones. Idk, just me. Will be really interesting to see how this ends up playing out. 

[Huss417]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 1:22pm

Mike Barrett said: "Thinking about this on my train this morning (I know, lame) I really would worry this is going to close before or right after the new year. Moulin Rouge is a new hit musical, I think JLP could do well since its a familiar show that seems to be good, Tina Turner musical, idk, I think unless they get a star to replace Santino I just can't see it. Too much competition. Oddly enough with so many shows closing Id think it'd last longer but I think that helps its fall prospects and not really their future ones. Idk, just me. Will be really interesting to see how this ends up playing out."

Mike, I have been watching Ticketmaster. Take a look at both Saturday performances to see how many seats are available. It's a lot of seats for TDF and tkts. 

 

[little_sally]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 1:32pm

Broadway Surveys sent a survey about Tootsie art work today. I wonder if the show is re-branding. 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 1:37pm

Huss417 said: "Mike Barrett said: "Thinking about this on my train this morning (I know, lame) I really would worry this is going to close before or right after the new year. Moulin Rouge is a new hit musical, I think JLP could do well since its a familiar show that seems to be good, Tina Turner musical, idk, I think unless they get a star to replace Santino I just can't see it. Too much competition. Oddly enough with so many shows closing Id think it'd last longer but I think that helps its fall prospects and not really their future ones. Idk, just me. Will be really interesting to see how this ends up playing out."

Mike, I have been watching Ticketmaster. Take a look at both Saturday performances to see how many seats are available. It's a lot of seats for TDF and tkts.

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Ya, but more shows are closing in a couple of weeks which means less options for tourists. Not that they seem to be seeing the closing shows either but you see the point. Rebranding would be really smart for the fall to see if they can get more of an advance. Is there anyone who would be consider a "stunt cast"? The role of Michael Dorothy did win a tony so I don't think its too out of the realm of possibility. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 2:08pm

Mike Barrett said: "Ya, but more shows are closing in a couple of weeks which means less options for tourists. Not that they seem to be seeing the closing shows either but you see the point. Rebranding would be really smart for the fall to see if they can get more of an advance. Is there anyone who would be consider a "stunt cast"? The role of Michael Dorothy did win a tony so I don't think its too out of the realm of possibility."

 

How about Faye Dunaway starring as Dorothy Michaels -- an actress who NO ONE WILL HIRE, so she becomes Michael Dorsey and a new star is born!!

 

 

[joevitus]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 2:59pm

As she just got fired from her one-woman show for slapping and insulting the crew, I think it's unlikely.

Updated On: 7/25/19 at 02:59 PM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 4:03pm

joevitus said: "As she just got fired from her one-woman show for slapping and insulting the crew,I think it's unlikely."

It was (obviously) a joke!

[mattyp4]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 4:26pm

joevitus said: "As she just got fired from her one-woman show for slapping and insulting the crew,I think it's unlikely."

**ALL THE EYEROLL EMOJIS**

[joevitus]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 5:58pm

JSquared2 said: "joevitus said: "As she just got fired from her one-woman show for slapping and insulting the crew,I think it's unlikely."

It was (obviously) a joke!"

It was obvious you knew she had a reputation, which I got. She's been known as a nightmare for decades.

That you'd heard the latest? How would I know you knew that?

Updated On: 7/25/19 at 05:58 PM

[BritCrit]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 6:38pm

Mike Barrett said: 

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Ya, but more shows are closing in a couple of weeks which means less options for tourists. Not that they seem to be seeing the closing shows either but you see the point. Rebranding would be really smart for the fall to see if they can get more of an advance. Is there anyone who would be consider a "stunt cast"? The role of Michael Dorothy did win a tony so I don't think its too out of the realm of possibility."

I think "Stunt Casting" (i.e casting a comedian or sitcom star as Michael/Dorothy) is definitely plausible, and I can see Tootsie doing this if the international transfers went ahead. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels did the same thing in the West End when it cast sitcom star Robert Lindsey (He has plenty of theatrical experience, but is best known for the sitcom My Family) and the comedian Rufus Hound in the lead roles. Given Tootsie's old-fashioned sitcom sensibilities, casting a sitcom star would make more sense than casting the alcoholic cynical bartender from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend...

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 7/25/19 at 10:40pm

joevitus said: "JSquared2 said: "joevitus said: "As she just got fired from her one-woman show for slapping and insulting the crew,I think it's unlikely."

It was (obviously) a joke!"

It was obvious you knew she had a reputation, which I got. She's been known as a nightmare for decades.

That you'd heard the latest? How would I know you knew that?"

Obviously the only reason they mentioned Faye Dunaway is to make a joke in light of the news from yesterday! I feel like that is pretty clear...

[Olivia11]

Posted: 7/26/19 at 12:34am

little_sally said: "Broadway Surveys sent a survey about Tootsie art work today. I wonder if the show is re-branding."

I received the same survey. 

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 7/26/19 at 1:05am

I’m gonna say that The producers are gonna wait to see if there’s a bit of a spike in the two weeks following the closures of the other shows in August and possibly announce a closing for end of September.