Re: Shrinking audiences? (was RE: Khevre is astounding)

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we had an exceptionally good house tonight at Merkin Hall in NYC, around 350 
I think (Isle of Klezbos with Stonewall Chorale).  tickets were not cheap 
either; it was a special/holiday event though. and some of our other shows this 
year have been strong.  but it really takes the right combination of factors.

upstate shows can still be good if the price is right and the promotion 
effective, but if not -- look out!  going out in Manhattan and Brooklyn, I've 
seen 
some excellent turnouts at various friends' shows all year; good word of mouth 
is essential... as well as reviews, if it's a long-playing show or theater.  
there are still clubs and shows doing well, but obviously some producers and 
clubs are having a horrible time too.

and going nearly off-topic (musical theater), sure Broadway is having a rough 
season overall, but look at Avenue Q; it's in the right place at the right 
time, and successfully moved uptown from off-Bway.  

Eve
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