Allright all you TRUE musical theatre fans! Here's the chance to show off your passion-by showing off your knowledge of obscure cultural icons!
The rules are simple: a flop musical is any show that did not make back its initial investment within 20 years of opening on Broadway (that is to say, the show did not have a life after its opening); any show that posted a closing notice on opening night; or any show that virtually no one has ever heard of because YOU are the only person on the planet with the cast recording!
There are no limitations on years for these shows. Like flawed little diamonds and tainted cattle, flops are timeless.
Good luck, and roll out the stinkers we love so much!!
2006-06-30 02:42:45 · 5 answers · asked by Vatican Lokey 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
In the 70's, there was a musical called "Jimmy" that starred Frank Gorshin as the former 20's New York Mayor. It ran for about three months, produced an album, and closed. My favorite song from the show is "The Charming Son of a *****."
2006-06-30 02:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by TLBFH 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
"Mail"
The story of a guy that comes home from vacation to a stack of mail and as it opens, the mail comes alive via musical numbers. There are bills from the electric company letters from his ex girlfriend and best friend, junk mail requests for donations to the local opera company, etc. It is really a fun musical.
2006-07-01 05:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ckat219 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Woman in White and Passion. Both of them closed almost right away, although Passion got the Best Musical Tony, no one went to see it!
TWIW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUYxVRBc7g
Passion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0DW7Q_tUec
2006-06-30 07:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by operagirlmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seussical the musical
even though it rocked!
2006-06-30 04:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taboo
2006-06-30 02:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by mrselange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋