I loved Bright Star and also loved that I didn't have to wake up super early in the morning to get a rush ticket. It obviously had its issues but I loved the music and Carmen Cusack was amazing.
I'm not sure if Bandstand is considered a "flop" but I also really enjoyed that this season!
Without a doubt, The Scottsboro Boys. Absolutely fell in love with it. So disappointed to only be able to see it once.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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IN TRANSIT: One of the most creative things I've seen and the entire cast was stellar, singing almost 90 minutes straight
BRING IT ON: Lin-Manuel's music and Alex Lacamoire's orchestrations were brilliant, and there were amazing stunts
Not sure if this counts yet but...BANDSTAND: It's so meaningful with two leads who are sensational and Welcome Home is a hit, but I don't know how long it'll last
Without a doubt, The Scottsboro Boys. Absolutely fell in love with it. So disappointed to only be able to see it once.
Lucky that someone was wise to capture it and an excellent quality video exists of the original Broadway production so seek it out. I'm sure its not impossible to locate.
God bless these people who take that risk and film these flops or else they'd be lost forever as many aren't filmed for the Lincoln Center Archives.
BrodyFosse123 said: "Without a doubt, The Scottsboro Boys. Absolutely fell in love with it. So disappointed to only be able to see it once.
Lucky that someone was wise to capture it and an excellent quality video exists of the original Broadway production so seek it out. I'm sure its not impossible to locate.
God bless these people who take that risk and film these flops or else they'd be lost forever as many aren't filmed for the Lincoln Center Archives.
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You are so right Brody. I am so grateful it exists.
Though they may not have recouped their investments, I wouldn't consider these 2 as flops as they did have nice healthy runs and LEGALLY BLONDE not only generated a reality series but was filmed and aired on MTV.
Failure to recoup is precisely what defines a "flop".
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Failure to recoup is precisely what defines a "flop".
If this is the criteria then hundreds of legendary musicals were flops. Hundreds of legendary musicals ran for years AND never recouped their investments - but are now regarded as classics and performed globally yearly.
Whistle Down the Wind, which never made it beyond it's DC pre-Broadway run to the Martin Beck Theater (where the marquee was already up). The story may have been a bit out there, but I think it's one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's best scores.
Agree with Merrily We Roll Along. One of Sondheim's strongest scores. "Franklin Shephard Inc." is one of my favorite songs in the musical theater canon, period.
Shuffle Along
Groundhog Day (because let's face it, it;s not long for this world)
Breakfast at Tiffany's. The score is fun and it's a shame it didn't ever pan out. I do hope that someday, it is revised and at least released for amateur productions.
Others:
Prettybelle
Lolita, My Love
American Psycho
Mata Hari (another one I'd like to see revisited - the original was truly victim to disastrous direction and a medicore leading lady)
If this is the criteria then hundreds of legendary musicals were flops. Hundreds of legendary musicals ran for years AND never recouped their investments - but are now regarded as classics and performed globally yearly.