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What is the greatest flop in Broadway history?
These Were The Biggest Flops In Broadway History
- Carrie was a bloody disaster.
- Into the Light qucikly went dark.
- Glory Days for just one night.
- Not even the king could save Home Sweet Homer.
- Few wanted anybody to Bring Back Birdie.
- Via Galactica was totally far out.
- Dance a Little Closer was a musical about nuclear war.
What is the longest-running Off Broadway show?
The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks originally opened at New York’s Sullivan Street Playhouse on May 3, 1960, and played 17,162 performances before closing January 13, 2002, making it the world’s longest-running musical.
What is the greatest Broadway musical of all time?
Top Ten Best Broadway Shows Ever Made
- Hamilton. The story of the man on the ten dollar bill has been Broadway’s number one smash hit since its release.
- The Producers.
- The Phantom of the Opera.
- The Book of Mormon.
- Les Miserables.
- West Side Story.
- Wicked.
- Kinky Boots.
What musical holds the record for the most performances on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
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| # | Title | Performances |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Phantom of the Opera | 13,408 |
| 2. | Chicago (1996 revival) | 9,766 |
| 3. | The Lion King | 9,387 |
| 4. | Cats | 7,485 |
What Broadway show lost the most money?
Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Will Have Lost Nearly $60 Million by Closing Date. The multi-million dollar musical— the most expensive musical in Broadway history, capitalized at $75 million — will have historic losses of up to $60 million when it closes January 4, 2014.
What is a Broadway flop called?
So why is a Broadway show that flops called a turkey? It all comes down to IQ. Apparently, a turkey is a pretty damn dumb bird.
What is the number 1 musical of all time?
The Lion King
Worldwide revenue
| Rank | Musical | Debut year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lion King | 1997 |
| 2 | The Phantom of the Opera | 1986 |
| 3 | Mamma Mia! | 1999 |
| 4 | Cats | 1981 |
What is the oldest Broadway theater?
The Lyceum
The Lyceum is Broadway’s oldest continually operating legitimate theatre. Built by producer-manager David Frohman in 1903, it was purchased in 1940 by a conglomerate of producers which included George S.
Did the prom lose money?
When it closes at the Longacre Theatre, The Prom will have played 23 preview and 310 regular performances. The $13.5 million musical will not recoup its money.
What are the best plays on Broadway?
1) The Damned United 2) Once in a Lifetime 3) Gregory’s Girl 4) Victory 5) Finding Jack Charlton
What to see on Broadway Right Now?
The Lion King. Broadway Show in Midtown Manhattan. Our Highlight. Add to myNY. There’s no denying that the Lion King is one of the best Broadway
What musicals are on Broadway?
Hamilton
What Broadway shows are in New York City?
New York City Broadway shows are located in several conveniently located theaters in the Manhattan area, and are close to hotels, shopping, and other major New York City attractions.