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The box office potential of musicals
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 Dec 26, 07:51
I think we will be seeing more musicals the next few years Dec 26, 08:09
you will. Here is a sample list of up-and-comers, which incl Les Mis, many more since announced. Dec 26, 08:17
Yep, Book of Mormon and Wicked. Not much else with potential is left. {nm} Dec 26, 09:45
forgot to mention RENT, Rock of Ages {nm} Dec 26, 09:52
The Phantom Of The Opera; The Producers... {nm} Dec 26, 09:58
Got tired of typing on a phone, but I'll add about those... 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?... Dec 26, 09:14
Remake Phantom of the Opera? with AHATH and HJACK! {nm} Dec 26, 09:39
I would love to see a live action filmed version of Starlight Express! {nm} Dec 26, 09:42
CATS directed by Andy Serkis! {nm} Dec 26, 09:51
WB could consider 'Batman Live' for their next caped crusader movie (superhero + musical) {nm} Dec 26, 10:04
Are we forgetting the web-slinger? Spider-Man Turn on the Bucks? {nm} Dec 26, 10:52