NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
#1NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:29am
After this, no doubt that this show will last to its one year and beyond!
Congrats N2N!!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/NEXT_TO_NORMAL_Breaks_Box_Office_Record_at_the_Booth_Theatre_20100104
#2NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:31amI wouldn't say this means it will run over a year, but I really hope so. Congrats to the cast and crew.
Craww
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#2NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:35amCool. I thought I'd be traveling to New York sometime early 2010 to see it during closing week, but I have a feeling it'll continue running after I've come and gone. Good for them, although that probably means I won't see it again.
#3NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:37am
When is 'closing week'?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#4NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:55am
When is 'closing week'?
There is no closing week scheduled- it's an open run, and has made money every single week since the Tony nominations were announced.
#5NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:58am
No, I mean Craww said "Cool. I thought I'd be traveling to New York sometime early 2010 to see it during closing week, but I have a feeling it'll continue running after I've come and gone" - if he was implying that closing week was the week they decide to close it doesn't make sense that it will 'continue running' after he has 'come and gone'..
so I thought by 'closing week' he meant some unofficial week where a lot of shows close due to a drop off in sales.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Craww
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#6NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:08am
IDGI.
No, I just meant the week Next to Normal was hypothetically closing. If there is a "closing week" it's not something I'm aware of. Essentially, if N2N had posted a spring closing notice I would have orchestrated my next trip around seeing it one last time. If it makes it past the spring then I won't be seeing it, because I cannot afford to go to NYC in spring and then come back again just to see this one show I've already seen twice. Etc etc. Sorry it was confusing, I didn't want to type up a whole "cool story, bro" to explain my impending spring visit and how N2N does or does not fit into that.
(Also, she.)
Updated On: 1/6/10 at 01:08 AM
#7NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:13am
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NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted On: 1/6/10 at 12:31:37 AM
I wouldn't say this means it will run over a year, but I really hope so. Congrats to the cast and crew. "
After running VERY strong for 9 months- It seems as thought the show will have no problem with the next 3 to hit their "one year." Especially considering spring break months.
Most people felt the show would tank in September... but here we are. There's better chances of Hair or ITH closing currently.
MusicSnob1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/09
#8NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:26am
I mean... it's one year. There are A LOT of shows that run one year. What's your point?
"Next To Normal" had its doubters but the majority weren't banking on it completely flopping and/or sinking.
Sorry but the reputation that surrounds this show has hardly qualified it as an "Avenue Q" or any other 'little show that could'. Regardless, congrats to all.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
Updated On: 1/6/10 at 01:26 AM
#9NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 4:05am
Oh, please.. this board was completely doubting it!
Don't you ever have anything positive to say? Nothing better to do than come on this message board and leave snide, rude, unneccessary comments on threads that didn't ask for your negativity?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#10NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:19am
No, the majority of people would predicting this would tank as soon as the b'way run was announced. It is indeed "the little show that could".
I myself find it fun that here in January, we are more likely considering the possibility that Hair (among others) are weakening and N2N is nowhere in those conversations.
And lots of shows DON'T last a year. LOTS. So it IS quite an accomplishment. Out of the current closings aren't the only two 39 Steps and Shrek? (I don't track these things closely, so I could be forgetting some.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#11NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:29amN2N must be close to recouping...or did it, and I missed the announcement?
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#12NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 5:40am
We've been saying it must be close for a while....I think since Hair re-couped. I don't see how it hasn't yet.
So, no, you didn't miss any announcement.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#13NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 7:46am
I mean... it's one year. There are A LOT of shows that run one year. What's your point?
"Next To Normal" had its doubters but the majority weren't banking on it completely flopping and/or sinking.
Sorry but the reputation that surrounds this show has hardly qualified it as an "Avenue Q" or any other 'little show that could'. Regardless, congrats to all.
Many people, myself included, thought there was no way the show would run as long as it has, especially given how it opened with absolutely no advance sale at all. It absolutely became one of those word of mouth shows that no one thought would be as successful as it was.
Barney Stinson
Leading Actor Joined: 5/1/09
#14NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 9:09am
At this point it is safe (imo) to say the show will run at least as long as Alice Ripley wants it to. As long as she stays in the show, I think it will keep bringing in enough dough to run - a year, two years, at least.
Once (if) she decides to leave, it will be interesting to see what audiences decide to do. When is her contract up, and does anyone know if she is planning to re-up?
#15NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 9:18am
When is her contract up, and does anyone know if she is planning to re-up?
With the exception of Tveit, the principle cast signed for a year, which would take the show to late March. She mentioned the possibility of extending, but obviously nothing is definite yet. It will be interesting to see if they indeed cast a replacement, who that might be. There are endless possibilities (but that's a discussion for another thread!)
#16NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 11:30am
"Many people, myself included, thought there was no way the show would run as long as it has, especially given how it opened with absolutely no advance sale at all. It absolutely became one of those word of mouth shows that no one thought would be as successful as it was. "
Not to mention it's a show with very prickly subject matter... and it's not really a "feel good", all-singing all-dancing spectacular. And had zero name recognition outside of theatre fans.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#17NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 11:58am
I am so glad to see this show doing well. It deals with a complicated subject matter in a time when theater-goers would rather not think or deal with things that hit too close to home. Kudos!
I have tickets for the show tomorrow night, which will be my second time seeing Next to Normal and I'm excited to see Kyle Dean Massey's take on Gabe.
MusicSnob1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/09
#18NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 12:29pm
I STRONGLY disagree.
After its Tony wins, this was simply not the "little show that could" - it was only open 2 months prior to the Tonys. That's not enough time to gauge its fate...
The general public may have had doubt but this musical came with great buzz and a strong team/cast (in relative Broadway Community terms). It comes nowhere close to becoming the next Avenue Q or the "little show that could".
When I think about you, I touch myself.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#19NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 1:29pmI thought the whole "little show that could" thing referred to Avenue Q beating the juggernaut that was Wicked.
#20NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 2:02pmIn economic terms every show that isn't produced by Disney, Geffen, or Really Useful is a "little show that could," but why is this worth arguing? Why must this label be placed on any show at all? Fer cry eye...
Bought my Pee-wee Herman Show tickets! Yahoooo!
#21NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 2:43pm
To be honest, who do you think has won between Avenue Q or Wicked?
*cough* Wicked's still running on Broadway, West End, Germany, Sydney and many other places*
#22NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:22pm
True but Avenue Q is a completely different sort of show to Wicked, and it is still running in New York Off-Broadway and until March in London. Im sure the producers made alot more than they expected to and are very happy!
MusicSnob1
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/09
#23NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:23pm
"To be honest, who do you think has won between Avenue Q or Wicked?
*cough* Wicked's still running on Broadway, West End, Germany, Sydney and many other places*"
You clearly missed the boat on this one. AVENUE Q is, by far, the winner. WICKED has had immense (almost sickening) financial success, no doubt, but AVENUE Q deservedly "won" and will continue to.
xoxoxo
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#24NEXT TO NORMAL Sets New Record
Posted: 1/6/10 at 3:29pm
Avenue Q is *near to closing* and no longer has the presence Wicked has internationally. I applaud Avenue Q for winning the Tony, great! I'm sure Avenue Q would want to trade places with Wicked's success anyday.
I personally think, as a production, Wicked has, and will continue to win. Avenue Q had a good run, but it doesn't have the commercial success Wicked has. And, unfortunately, that's what counts.
