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» Suzanne Hill - toronto run to close

Hi Mike,
I'm very curious about your question about the reasons that could have contributed to the closing of this play in Toronto. What are some of the reasons?
Thanks!
-SH

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» Mike Mackenzie - toronto run to close

In response to toronto run to close posted by suzannemhill:
Hi Suzanne,

I think there are a few reasons that could be linked to the closing of the show.

First and foremost, I think Toronto has lost it's label as a long-running show type of theatre city. Over the past few years, we've had Hairspray and The Producers (two of the biggest Broadway hits in the last decade) open and close within 10 months, and we all know about Lord Of The Rings only surviving 7 months here, so for Blue Man to last 18 months is quite an accomplishment. A disappointment none the less, but still should be noted.

I don't think the tourism industry here as returned to the level that it was at before SARS hit three years ago, and the Canadian dollar isn't helping matters. It's almost on par with the U.S. dollar, so Americans aren't traveling to Toronto to see shows, plain and simple.

It's a shame that the show is closing - I've seen it twice, and loved it.

I hope the Panasonic doesn't stay dark for long...and there are rumours about what show will be opening to replace Blue Man.

Dare I spread the rumour fire? Sure. I've heard that the next show in that space will be the hit Broadway musical, Avenue Q. I saw the show in NYC in 2005, and it is fantastic. Lets keep our fingers crossed!

Mike

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» Sarah B. Hood - toronto run to close

In response to toronto run to close posted by mike_mackenzie:

I think that's pretty accurate. The Canadian economy is as good as ever, but tourism is still down since 9-11, followed by SARS, followed by the increase in the Canadian dollar. And maybe the Blue Men have seen their day; I thought they were quite diverting when I first heard of them, but even Homer Simpson has apparently seen them once too often.

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» Jennifer W. Miner - toronto run to close

In response to toronto run to close posted by SarahBHood:
Well, the Blue men are still doing pretty well in Las Vegas, I think. Maybe their style of loud rockin', in-your-face performance art is more suited for the in-your-face culture of Vegas in the first place!
Jen

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