Nice Work in November??
Nice Work in November??
#1Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 9:37amPlease don't get me wrong or think I'm negative. I'm the last person who wants a show to close! But it seems that Nice Work isn't really pulling in the crowds at the moment, with last weeks capacity only at 50%. I was planning on seeing it during my trip in November or should I go for something else? Thoughts?
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 9:48am
You can plan for it, if you buy your tix, you get your money refunded. (Within a few days.)
However, if I were a betting woman, I'd say chances are slim that it will still be playing.
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loliveve
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/12
#2Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 7:10pmAlthough I wish I could say the sales were due to the vacation of Matthew Broderick last week, I know that they have been at about 60% for a while. But, I'm an optimist and loved the show-- so I would recommend planning on it as dramamama611 said, but maybe have a backup in mind in case the show closes.
mc1227
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/07
#3Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 8:15pmI think it's safe through Christmas. It's been averaging 700-800K a week through the summer and Matthew was on vacation last week, so it probably would have done $700 last week in a traditionally down week for Broadway. It may not pull in $1M but it doesn't have to. Not sure what they need to pull in to show a profit but it's hard to believe that the show costs $500K a week to put on.
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#4Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 8:33pm^I'm almost positive that it costs more than that to run. Matthew Broderick probably makes a ton of money per week, and Kelli O'Hara makes a pretty penny too. I would say the running costs are more around 650k per week.
mc1227
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/07
#5Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 9:45pmBroderick's salary is probably tied into ticket sales and it's impossible to know of course, but I'm sure Broderick is not doing this for the money. Kelli probably gets a decent salary but the sets are pretty basic with no special effects or gimmicks so I don't believe the production costs could be as high as $600K. However, I think it's safe to say this production will not run a long time. I love the show and will be sad to see it end, but I think it has legs until after the holidays.
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#6Nice Work in November??
Posted: 8/31/12 at 11:57pmI absolutely LOVED the show. I would for sure recommend it if it plays till then!
bobs3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/12
#7Nice Work in November??
Posted: 9/1/12 at 12:22am
The fall convention and trade show season starts in a couple of weeks and runs through mid-December when tens of thousands of conventioneers and buyers flood into NYC each week. NICE WORK is exactly the type of show they will want to see. Expect to see a nice bump in business in the next few weeks. January will be a tough month for all shows but come February the conventions and trade shows are back. I expect the show will run at least through the end of Broderick's contract.
Updated On: 9/1/12 at 12:22 AM
#8Nice Work in November??
Posted: 9/1/12 at 5:45amThanks for your advice everyone. Ticket booked and keeping my fingers crossed.
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#9Nice Work in November??
Posted: 9/1/12 at 5:45amThanks for your advice everyone. Ticket booked and keeping my fingers crossed.
"It's not where you start, it's where you finish!"
mc1227
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/07
#10Nice Work in November??
Posted: 9/1/12 at 9:09amEnjoy!!
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lupone76
Featured Actor Joined: 12/9/11
#11Nice Work in November??
Posted: 9/1/12 at 10:25amI see this closing after the holiday season. It will close most likely the first or second week in January. Shows usually close late August or after the holidays. Since it made the late August rush I say it's hear to stay till January ( the next show closing rush). Rarely do shows close from October- December.
