Mercades -- there is nothing to be supportive of. The only thing that keeps shows open is MONEY. If the petition actuall got its goal of 1 million people to sign, it would do nothing. If the petition got that (fictitous) 1 million to buy tickets, it might have stayed open....if they bought those tickets a month ago.
People have PROVEN with their dollars, that this show does NOT hold the interest of the public. They don't want it.
This is as useless as petitioning to be hired for a job. Petitions are opinions, nothing more.
BTW...they have 40 signatures. Not enought to fill two rows at the final performance.
Well I saw it twice and both times (granted on a weekend) the place was packed and eery single person was on their feet. I had a good time. So to each his own.
My original comment was because the show of course will not move to a smaller theater , but my problem with people on this board (Jordan especially) is the belittling and demeaning nature of posts. I read , a lot, post rarely. I just think it people want to do something, let them. Why do you have to lambast them publically and anonymously? It's just called being a bully.
As I said I don't post much, but when I sit and read sometimes I just can't help but shake my head.
Oh Mercades. Poor misguided little Mercades. Just because you call someone a "bully" doesn't make it so. That's the new word-du-jour online whenever someone writes something someone else doesn't like. If I were you, I'd put on some big girl panties and step out into the real world where ridiculous things like an online petition to "save" a multi million dollar musical is seen as laughable and something that only those who have absolutely no knowledge of how things work, would start or support.
"Well I saw it twice and both times (granted on a weekend) the place was packed and eery single person was on their feet. I had a good time. So to each his own."
That's a lovely anecdote. But that's all it is.
The numbers have a different story to tell, and in a business that's all that matters. Because it seems that all those people on their feet (hardly unique) didn't think to rave about it to friends.
This entire thread was summed up perfectly by dramamamma on the 1st page:
An online petition -- lololol. This isn't political, it's financial. I'm sure if you wanted to cough up a few million dollars THAT might keep it afloat.
Of course, as many have said, this petition won't have the slightest effect on the future of Priscilla. But it's a thoroughly harmless thing, and not a bad way to express your appreciation for a show you enjoyed.
Oh Jordan, honey, as much as I wanted to, I actually lasted through the whole thing. That's surprising in and of itself as I've been known to leave shows during intermission. With this one I'm not sure exactly what I was holding out for!
jaimekennywicked, contrary to popular belief, there are some shows I rather liked. Top on my list is Anything Goes, Once, Peter and the Starcatcher, Scottsboro Boys, Ragtime....
""Well I saw it twice and both times (granted on a weekend) the place was packed and eery single person was on their feet. I had a good time. So to each his own."
That's a lovely anecdote. But that's all it is.
The numbers have a different story to tell, and in a business that's all that matters. Because it seems that all those people on their feet (hardly unique) didn't think to rave about it to friends."
And of course, just because it appears full it does not mean everybody there paid full price, or anything at all, for their ticket.
Now i LOVE Priscilla and feel that it is one of the funniest nights you could ever spend on Broadway BUT i never excepted it to last long for the simple reason that i was a show that had a select target audience. It was not a show that the whole family could see. Many tourists don't see the show for that reason. And of course there are the gay overtones in the show too that could be off putting to people as well. I personally i am going to miss the show but am very thankful that we are getting a touring production, so i really can't complain too much. Another thing, if the tour is going to be equity as i believe the rumor is, we may snag some of the cast for the tour as i am sure some of them will now be looking for work. Plus all those costumes, sets and even the bus are free to be used for the tour too. I think a tour is a great thing becuase it allows people who can't afford Broadway and travel to see a show they would not be able to otherwise. Priscilla will survive!
As usual, people on this board are very extreme on their likes and dislikes haha
I wouldn't go as far as Darreyl102 and say I loved the show, but I had a good time on both performances I saw (one right after they opened on Broadway, and the other a couple of weeks ago here in Brazil). I don't usually go for shows like this since jukebox musicals are not really my thing, so I wasn't expecting a groundbreaking theater experience. I had 2 friends going with me and it ended up being a fun night out. The second time I went mostly because I like a lot of the actors doing the show over here.
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Posted: 5/22/12 at 02:07am