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The box office potential of musicals

Posted by: LanceStorm22 on Dec 26, 07:51

I know there's a lot of talk about how les Mis will do after its big opening day, but I think this could be one that could surprise even more, because we've simply never seen a widely known musical get a wide opening. Looking at the top musicals of the past 10 years or so, we have:

Chicago - 170

Mamma Mia - 144

Enchanted - 127

Hairspray - 118

Dreamgirls - 103

Chicago, enchanted, hairspray, and dream girls all got really good reviews but only 1 was pretty well known beforehand.

With this being the third longest running musical of all time, with oscar buzz, and having an actual cast, it could perform better than most would have thought.

The box office potential of musicals LanceStorm22 Dec 26, 07:51

I think we will be seeing more musicals the next few years Budd Dec 26, 08:09

you will. Here is a sample list of up-and-comers, which incl Les Mis, many more since announced. tatoufan Dec 26, 08:17

you are selecting only the ones that do well. Its like any genre, some work, some don't. Les Mis is the most succesful musical of the last Moviesnob Dec 26, 09:21

Yep, Book of Mormon and Wicked. Not much else with potential is left. {nm} Antibody Dec 26, 09:45

I would add JBOYS: It's been a hit on Bway and touring for a long time; if marketed as well as LESMS & Dreamgirls it would do well MAlbi Dec 26, 13:43

forgot to mention RENT, Rock of Ages {nm} gogreenytd Dec 26, 09:52

The Phantom Of The Opera; The Producers... {nm} RazorHawk Dec 26, 09:58

Got tired of typing on a phone, but I'll add about those... LanceStorm22 Dec 26, 12:55

considering how much these shows have made on Broadway, why wouldn't a studio want to give them a shot on the big screen?... tealfan Dec 26, 09:14

Remake Phantom of the Opera? with AHATH and HJACK! {nm} Antibody Dec 26, 09:39

I would love to see a live action filmed version of Starlight Express! {nm} RazorHawk Dec 26, 09:42