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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2016 22:52:42 GMT
With Jersey Boys closing on Broadway in January, I wonder if the West End production might follow suit in 2017,
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 23:33:04 GMT
With Jersey Boys closing on Broadway in January, I wonder if the West End production might follow suit in 2017, Hmmm I guess chances are likely, but you never know. I can't believe that it's closing after 11 years! I've only seen it on tour, but it is still an excellent show! Just goes to show that nothing is really safe, even the long-runners. But if it does close, 8+ years in London is still an excellent run, and no doubt it would live on, on tour or a revival. |
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Post by Jon on Sept 6, 2016 23:44:59 GMT
With Jersey Boys closing on Broadway in January, I wonder if the West End production might follow suit in 2017, Hmmm I guess chances are likely, but you never know. I can't believe that it's closing after 11 years! I've only seen it on tour, but it is still an excellent show! Just goes to show that nothing is really safe, even the long-runners. But if it does close, 8+ years in London is still an excellent run, and no doubt it would live on, on tour or a revival. Eventually even long runners run out of steams and it's a good thing as it means new shows in the theatres they once occupied. |
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Post by greeny11 on Sept 7, 2016 6:03:15 GMT
I love this show, but every time I've been since cast change - the theatre has been, at best, 60-70% full. I wouldn't be surprised if the show closes in the West End soon.
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Post by thebearofwestend on Sept 7, 2016 6:58:26 GMT
Has the cast been terrible since the originals left? |
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Post by Steffi on Sept 7, 2016 6:59:27 GMT
The theatre was quite empty when I saw the show on Broadway in June (orchestra maybe 60% full). It was a Wednesday matinee though. Not too surprised it is closing. And 11 years is a great run.
I've only seen the West End production once since cast change. It was about 80% full then (Saturday matinee). But I've heard weekdays can be really quiet.
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Post by thebearofwestend on Sept 7, 2016 7:01:13 GMT
Has the cast been terrible since the originals left? I am only asking because I saw it and loved it. And its based on a big name catalog |
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Post by Steffi on Sept 7, 2016 7:05:56 GMT
Has the cast been terrible since the originals left? I am only asking because I saw it and loved it. And its based on a big name catalog No it hasn't. I still think the original 4 were the best but that's personal opinion. With few exceptions I have liked the replacements. There are always people you enjoy watching a little more or a little less. But all in all I think Jersey Boys has done a good job with its cast over the years. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 7:19:37 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if this closes. It's done very well to have played to good houses in two huge theatres for many years. If they don't want to close it, I think they would atleast move it to say Playhouse or Harold Pinter. The Picadilly is probably really wanted at the moment for transfers and new musicals so ATG probably want to use one of their bigger theatres and move JB out
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Post by 49thand8th on Sept 7, 2016 12:27:30 GMT
Has the cast been terrible since the originals left? No. I saw the OBC and have seen it at least 6 or 7 times since I moved here 5 years ago. The OBC was dried-out and struggling by the time they'd been in it for a year. Subsequent replacements have been mostly good to excellent. If you look at JB's grosses, I kind of figured this would last until the 10th anniversary (last November) and then anything after that was fair game. www.broadwayworld.com/grosses/JERSEY-BOYS |
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Post by Oleanna on Sept 7, 2016 13:06:40 GMT
I saw the penultimate performance of Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward at the last minute, and it was one of the best experiences I've had in the West End - and a great audience.
Haven't seen it since the transfer.
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Post by Jon on Sept 7, 2016 13:32:30 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if this closes. It's done very well to have played to good houses in two huge theatres for many years. If they don't want to close it, I think they would atleast move it to say Playhouse or Harold Pinter. The Picadilly is probably really wanted at the moment for transfers and new musicals so ATG probably want to use one of their bigger theatres and move JB out The risk with moving it to a smaller theatre is that if you're not selling well then you're going to end up losing money. Both Chicago and Rock of Ages ended up closing within a year of moving to a smaller theatre and I suspect that would happen to JB as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 15:29:57 GMT
I wouldn't be surprised if this closes. It's done very well to have played to good houses in two huge theatres for many years. If they don't want to close it, I think they would atleast move it to say Playhouse or Harold Pinter. The Picadilly is probably really wanted at the moment for transfers and new musicals so ATG probably want to use one of their bigger theatres and move JB out The risk with moving it to a smaller theatre is that if you're not selling well then you're going to end up losing money. Both Chicago and Rock of Ages ended up closing within a year of moving to a smaller theatre and I suspect that would happen to JB as well. Yeah that does make sense. It has done well in London and I presume it will tour again in the next few years if it does close but it's better to go out on a high then move to a smaller theatre and lose more money |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:29:32 GMT
set to close 26th March
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Sept 28, 2016 21:36:33 GMT
I know there was talk about this, but didn't actually think it would announce it's closure. I saw the show April 2015 and quite liked it. This would be the perfect theatre for Waitress!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:40:29 GMT
Wow, unexpected but not really!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 28, 2016 21:42:54 GMT
We finally got rid of straight boys the musical yay
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 28, 2016 21:48:24 GMT
Not totally rid of it, mind!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2016 21:49:58 GMT
Not totally rid of it, mind! Woo! To be fair, it's only been 2 years since it was last in Birmingham. But still, woo! |
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Post by Jon on Sept 28, 2016 22:40:21 GMT
Wow, unexpected but not really! I think once the Broadway production announced it was closing, I thought London was going to follow soon after. Still nine years is nothing to be sniffed at. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 28, 2016 23:11:16 GMT
It has done extremely well.
Wonder what will go in next, maybe Groundhog Day? Too big for Waitress I think? Could also be one for Finding Neverland.
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Post by isabel on Sept 28, 2016 23:19:31 GMT
Tickets shot up in price for closing night
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Post by zermatt on Sept 28, 2016 23:40:29 GMT
Very sad to hear the show is closing. Seems a shame they didn't try to get it to a milestone 10th birthday, but I guess things aren't that simple. At least there's a tour!
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Post by zermatt on Sept 28, 2016 23:41:02 GMT
Baz Bamigboye saying on Twitter Neverland is set for Piccadilly...
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Post by Jon on Sept 28, 2016 23:52:37 GMT
Very sad to hear the show is closing. Seems a shame they didn't try to get it to a milestone 10th birthday, but I guess things aren't that simple. At least there's a tour! I suspect that another show wants the Piccadilly and Jersey Boys likely hasn't been doing great business hence why it's closing. |
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