Has EDWIN DROOD been extended?? (UPDATE: YES!! Through 3/10!)
Has EDWIN DROOD been extended?? (UPDATE: YES!! Through 3/10!)
#1Has EDWIN DROOD been extended?? (UPDATE: YES!! Through 3/10!)
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:36am
The original run was set to play until February 10th, but I went on their website and noticed they are now selling tickets through March 10th. I searched and if there was any announcement about this, I missed it.
So do we think there is an extension?
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Updated On: 12/5/12 at 12:36 AM
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#2Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:39amRiedel mentions it in his column today.
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#2Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:42amWeird that Roundabout hasn't announced it yet. But good for them!
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loliveve
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/12
#3Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 1:24amOhhh, awesome! I was just wondering the same thing earlier today.
Scottsacto
Stand-by Joined: 4/3/05
#4Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 5:03amStephanie Block Tweeted that very Fact earlier tonight. I am surprised the Roundabout did make a formal announcement.
dramamama611
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#5Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 5:34amBut only by a month? Seems odd, but good for them!
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#6Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 7:22amI was told by someone working on the show that the extension to 3/10 is the furthest one built into the contracts' of the cast. It does seem like a short extension though, I agree.
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#7Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 8:22amReally hope it extends longer... I'd love to see it in May, but I don't know if that is likely.
#8Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 8:34am
Exciting news! Good for them! 
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE-MYSTERY-OF-EDWIN-DROOD-Extends-Through-March-10-2013-on-Broadway-20121205
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Updated On: 12/5/12 at 08:34 AM
#9Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 8:40amRoundabout doesn't appear to have anything programmed into Studio 54 for the rest of the season, which suggests that further extenstions might be possible. That could necessitate cast changes, though.
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#10Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 11:20amCast changes might not have to be made if it extends further. Depends on what any of the performers want to do - or are obligated to do - next.
#11Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:01pmAlso, this being Roundabout, the cast is not being paid particularly generously as it stands. I know one or two of them in particular turned down better-paying offers to work on DROOD, so it seems that love of this particular production has mattered the most for now, but with continued extensions, some people may feel entitled to more $$$.
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#12Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:10pmWell after a certain point in the run, I think RTC has to move off the LORT contract (or whatever they actually use initially) to a standard contract, so the running costs would go up.
#13Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 12:14pmGood point, frogs. I think it's a good idea for the show to extend as long as is feasible purely because I believe they will be competitive in several major categories come awards' season but to my mind they do have a few financial hurdles to overcome.
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#14Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 5:46pm
I don't know if this point is being made but this is so exciting!!
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Updated On: 12/5/12 at 05:46 PM
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#15Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 8:22pm
This is the best news EVER!!! So happy for this amazing cast!
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#16Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 8:58pmI have a feeling this is just the start of having Drood extended until at least the Tonys. I feel it's the current frontrunner to win Best Musical Revival.
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#17Has EDWIN DROOD been extended??
Posted: 12/5/12 at 9:07pmThis is one instance where I would be happy to see my ticket to "closing night" turn out to be just the beginning of a long run for such a wonderful show.
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