Gary closing this Sunday- Page 2

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 3:09pm

i also wonder whether this play would have fared better if it had an out-of-town regional tryout or off-bway tryout first rather than having a world premiere performance on broadway.

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 3:17pm

Got the email:

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GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS

Booth Theatre Performance after Sunday, June 16, 2019

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[DoTheDood]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 3:22pm

Wick3 said: "i also wonder whether this play would have fared better if it had an out-of-town regional tryout or off-bway tryoutfirst rather than having a world premiere performanceon broadway."

I'm curious if they did have that in mind, would it even move to Broadway? Even in an a theater as small as the Booth, I wouldn't say it's out of place, but it might have gotten a better response in an even smaller theater

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 3:39pm

It got a Critics Pick from the NYTimes, which is about as good a response as a show could hope for. It also had 45 previews to work out the problems, which is a huge luxury. This is an esoteric play that would have needed Melissa McCarthy or Tina Fey starring alongside Lane to really sell tickets. It also had a terrific ad campaign.

It could have tried out somewhere like the Public, but then people (like me) might have said "nah, I don't need to see it again when it moves." NYT says the Broadway production cost nearly $5million, which is eye-wateringly high for a play; an enhanced Off-B run would have added another half mil+ to those losses.

It's great that it made it to Broadway, and I'll be interested to see what type of actors play the roles regionally. A woman or nonbinary person could absolutely play Gary.

[DoTheDood]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 4:15pm

SomethingPeculiar said: "It's great that it made it to Broadway, and I'll be interested to see what type of actors play the roles regionally. A woman or nonbinary person could absolutely play Gary."

An enby actor would be fantastic in this (and considering Mac, judy probably had that in mind before Lane got attached), or an all women cast

 

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And by that I mean the surprise actors too

would be a must watch.

Updated On: 6/11/19 at 04:15 PM

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 5:09pm

Now I have a ticket for a show I’ve never seen and a window card to match. LOL. Called Telecharge to make sure my ticket was canceled, I’m guessing they really haven’t had time yet, so I went ahead and told them to cancel. Looking forward to finding a replacement show for my birthday! This is going to be fun!!!

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 5:21pm

Here's a question for someone who knows more about the business end of things. I assume that the advance sales are held in some sort of interest bearing account. If so, how does the accrued interest play into the gross/recoupment schedule? Not that it would have been very high for a show like this, but I would imagine that the hits could see a tidy sum just off of that interest alone.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 5:35pm

AEA AGMA SM said: "Here's a question for someone who knows more about the business end of things. I assume that the advance sales are held in some sort of interest bearing account. If so, how does the accrued interest play into the gross/recoupment schedule? Not that it would have been very high for a show like this, but I would imagine that the hits could see a tidy sum just off of that interest alone."

The show doesn't get any of the interest.  The theatre owner (Shuberts, Nederlanders or Jujamcyn) holds the advance in their accounts and pays the show its share (minus rent, operating costs, house crew, etc.) at the end of each week in the settlement. Any interest accrued during the run belongs to the theatre owner.

 

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 5:45pm

Thanks for the answer, JSquared.

[After Eight]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 7:05pm

DoTheDood wrote:

"Still I doubt we will ever see something like again, and it's sad some people see that as a plus (you can totally think that, but I certainly don't)"

What's sad about it? It strikes me as entirely reasonable that someone who hated the show would hope not to see anything like it again, and would indeed consider not seeing any more offerings like it again a plus.

 

 

[DoTheDood]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 7:54pm

After Eight said: "What's sad about it? It strikes me as entirely reasonable that someone who hatedthe show wouldhope not to see anything like it again, and would indeed considernot seeing any more offerings like it again a plus."

Well it's just that we usually don't get something this strange on Broadway and I wish that was supported more. I do admit 'sad' might have not been the best word, as hey again people are totally fine with not liking what they don't like. 

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 8:06pm

dramamama611 said: "Don't know why, but I was sure it had already announced an early closing."

Someone authoritatively said it was closing on the 23rd in some thread.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 8:19pm

Naw, that was too recent...i really thought i saw an actual announcement.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/11/19 at 8:31pm

I did enjoy this show but got a free ticket through Audience Rewards. When I see a play I always envision what it would be like without its set. I once took a playwriting course and the instructor said that a solid play should be anchored by its dialogue-if you have to rely on staging then you might want to work on it more. A good play should deliver in a bare black box or a Broadway production with a large budget. 

I don't see this play doing well without all the bells and whistles. That being said, I had fun even if I didn't really get it. 

[chanel]

Posted: 6/12/19 at 9:43am

Hey, everyone. Someone mentioned that cheap seats are available on discount sites. How would I go about that? I'd like to see Gary again.

[Timothy Tate]

Posted: 6/12/19 at 9:49pm

where is a good place to buy discounted tickets for this show? Thank you 

[dmwnc1959]

Posted: 6/15/19 at 7:45pm

Well, as a “first” for me, I now have a Playbill to accompany the window card and ticket for a show I’ve never seen. Still sad that I didn’t get to see this before it closed.

Tomorrow is the final show. Anyone going?

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/15/19 at 11:43pm

I loved this play. 

[HelloDolly5]

Posted: 6/16/19 at 8:40pm

I also really enjoyed this show. I would have tried to go again if it wasn’t closing tonight.

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/17/19 at 12:23am

HelloDolly5, I actually wanted to go to the closing show since my work schedule changed for the past few weeks and had the day off. Opted to get things done that I haven't been able to for the past two weeks. I went at the beginning of previews and really wanted to see it again after it opened.