The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
#0The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 5:44pmWith the other movie musicals, the interest was perpetuated and the attendance in NYC was boosted. But, the opposite seems to be happenng for The Producers. Why do you think is the result? I think it would be easy to ignore the existence of the film and still want to see the show, if you weren't impressed by the movie. I'm not asking for pointless negativity, just a simple discussion.
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popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#1re: The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 5:48pmI think it's hard to judge accurately as it's January and every show took a big dive this week. When the big shows start to climb back up, what happens to The Producers then will be the real litmus test.
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Billboard Girl
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/18/05
#2re: The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 5:49pmI think it was probably hurt by the fact that many of the reviews described the movie as a near-exact replica of the show. Given the choice between a movie ticket that costs $10 and a theater ticket that costs $110, most people will choose the former.
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#3re: The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 5:49pmWell, The Producers was based on a much beloved film to begin with whereas Rent and most other movie musicals were not. One can wonder if that had any effect on BO Receipts as well.
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#4re: The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 5:58pmWell looking at the BO numbers from last week it didn't seem to be of any help, where as RENT received a definite boost from the movie.
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#5re: The Producers: How has the film affected the show?
Posted: 1/23/06 at 6:31pmthe hype for Broderick/Lane was so high that I think it sorta hurt the tour/Broadway. Granted, its not the Producers is going to close tommrow or even this year, but I think its hard knowing that Broderick/Lane set the standard on B'way and now the film, so they sorta expect that out of the ppl they see.
