Tony winner Jersey Boys has apparently made back its initial investment. The producers haven't confirmed the exact time period, but they say it did occur shortly after the Tony Awards in June. Since Jersey Boys opened in November, that means it took roughly seven months to recoup, which is actually quite fast. Most big-budget musicals require at least a year and a half at capacity to recoup.
Since Jersey Boys has been playing to SRO crowds, it's really no surprise, but the compressed time period likely means that the producers are doing a good job of managing expenses.
My good friend Ken Golner told me last night that he made a trip to New York this summer and saw a bunch of shows, including Jersey Boys, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked, and The Color Purple. And he says he liked Jersey Boys best. He praised the slick production and stagemanship. The number the cast did from Jersey Boys on the Tony awards certainly confirms this.
But, you know what? I still have no desire to see it. I'll probably catch it on tour when it hits Boston, but when I'm in New York next, I plan to see Spring Awakening and Grey Gardens. I'm also really excited to see the revivals of Company and 110 in the Shade. So my dance card on my next theater orgy is likely to be quite full.
My friend Ken says it would be a shame to miss John Lloyd Young's performance, and from what I've seen it's quite a fine performance, but I'm willing to take that chance.
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