The show, a comedy about a couple with commitment issues and their misadventures with a lustful gambler, is the first victim of an increasingly crowded Broadway marketplace, as multiple new shows rush to open before the deadline for Tony eligibility.
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It’s true; Broadway is becoming overrun with subpar shows and up and coming directors/producers trying to make a name for themselves at the Tony’s. Because these things aren’t vetted and due to the fact the audience attentions vary, the reviews a show gathers don’t have as much pull in the show’s popularity, or the length of its run. It’s sad to see that a positively reviewed show such as this was a complete loss of an investment, but was the production team really paying attention to the calls of the audience? Don’t adapt of write a show to name yourself, especially if you aren’t trying to make any kind of artistic statement with your piece, and completely ignore the needs of your audience. And on that point, if this is a statement that you feel desperately needs to be made, go find your audience. Instead of setting up shop and waiting for them to come to you, go out and find someone who will listen.
God, that is disheartening. I haven't seen this show, but my interest in the show has been slowly growing as I've heard the reviews. The problem with Broadway, however, is that reviews and critics don't mean anything without good word of mouth reputation. There have been lots of shows that soar critically but lack that essential "umph" that convinces the audience that THIS is the show they need to see. Recently, Sideshow fell to the same fate as Honeymoon in Vegas. No matter how stunning the singing, cast or plot, it seems as though people tend to feel alienated by their first impression of the subject matter. Honeymoon could seem trivial and tacky at first blush, while circus sideshows can make people feel uncomfortable. While I wish this wasn't an issue, it seems like the best solution is a better advertising campaign for shows, aimed at realigning these perhaps less than favorable first impressions.
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