Ali Gator Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 For those hoping to catch the musical comedy "Shucked" - filled with corny puns and country music - you have until January 14 before the final curtain comes down. The musical began performances on April 4 to mixed / negative reviews. It picked up nine Tony nominations, and won one for Alex Newell, as 'Best Featured Actor in a Musical'. Producers say they would possibly consider a smaller venue (possibly off-Broadway?) to reopen the show later on in 2024. Since it's opening, the box office at Broadway's Nederlander Theater has been inconsistent, at best. Recently, the producers had enlisted Reba McEntire to voice new ads for the show, and she continues talking it up at recent public appearances. Producers believe the Reba-push has drummed up sales at the box office. However, the latest weekly box office grossed just over $750,000 with an audience capacity at just 85%. It is nowhere close to recouping its $16M capitalization from investors, according to insiders. The Nederlander theater (like all Broadway houses) makes money by charging rent to producers as well as taking in a percentage of the box office. If the percentage from the box office is not satisfying a theater's expectations, they can push for the production to vacate. It is believed - though not confirmed - that this is the case with 'Shucked', as the Nederlander has been negotiating with the producers of the "Tommy" musical revival, which has been a success at Chicago's Goodman Theater. It's expected "Tommy" will move into the theater in early Spring. Just a few days before announcing their closing, the producers of 'Shucked' said it will kick off a national tour next fall in Providence, RI (which kicked off the successful 'Funny Girl' tour last month). They also announced a West End opening of 'Shucked' in 2025, and a Sydney, Australia opening in 2026. Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Ali Gator said: For those hoping to catch the musical comedy "Shucked" - filled with corny puns and country music - you have until January 14 before the final curtain comes down. The musical began performances on April 4 to mixed / negative reviews. It picked up nine Tony nominations, and won one for Alex Newell, as 'Best Featured Actor in a Musical'. Producers say they would possibly consider a smaller venue (possibly off-Broadway?) to reopen the show later on in 2024.Providence, RI (which kicked off the successful 'Funny Girl' tour last month). They also announced a West End opening of 'Shucked' in 2025, and a Sydney, Australia opening in 2026.... Your entire post was copied and pasted, word for word, from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/theater/shucked-broadway.html For ‘Shucked,’ a Broadway Chapter Ends, and Its Future Is Uncertain By Michael Paulson, New York Times Oct. 12, 2023 + augustus and Ali Gator 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) Apparently, you don't know the meaning of 'copied and pasted word for word'. My info was resourced from a variety of sources, but not the NY Times since I don't have access to it. Try again. Next time maybe with more effort ? Edited October 15, 2023 by Ali Gator Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ali Gator said: Apparently, you don't know the meaning of 'copied and pasted word for word'. My info was resourced from a variety of sources, but not the NY Times since I don't have access to it. Try again. Next time maybe with more effort ? So why not list them? Hate giving credit? Ali Gator and + augustus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Marc in Calif said: So why not list them? Hate giving credit? Because I wrote a paragraph, not a term paper. No need to list 'all my sources'. BTW, no apology from you ? Hate admitting you were wrong ? + augustus and Marc in Calif 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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