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

[Dick Rosenberg <mashke...>]

Ahem, ahem, Boston is not "upstate" :-)

Dick

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


> 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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