Closing The Lid On Spamalot
Closing The Lid On SpamalotLate yesterday, the closing notices were posted for the second most highly overrated musical currently on Broadway: Monty Python's Spamalot (had I been reviewing shows back in 2005, I would have only provided two and a half stars).
Sure, the three-and-a-half year old show managed to snare the the 2005 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, but the tuner is hardly the kind of show that can be sustained or will be long remembered as a classic.
When the musical finally closes on January 18, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre, it will have enjoyed 1582 regular performances. Recently, the box office had plunged to the 50% range, but when Clay Aiken came back, the capacity climbed to 70.7% last week. Is it just my cynical self, or does Aiken's celebrated return fly in the face of the show's patronizing advertising as one of the only Broadway shows straight men could like?
Something tells me that the advance box office simply wasn't there. I have little doubt the closing news will provide a substantial bounce, but it will be for all those Monty Python fans to finally bid adieu.
Now, any wagers as to what will leave the Great White Way next?
This is Steve On Broadway (SOB).
Labels: Broadway, Clay Aiken, Closing Notices, Monty Python's Spamalot, Musical
posted by Steve On Broadway (SOB) @ Saturday, October 18, 2008
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