A recent Broadway musical closed doors even though ticket sales were still strong. Pia Catton on why it is sometimes wise to quit while you’re ahead.
The Broadway musical "Newsies" has an active fan base and brisk ticket sales. And that is exactly why it is closing on Sunday.
Unlike shows that wait for demand to plummet, "Newsies" is quitting while it's ahead.
"We get to go out on a high," said Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group, which produced the show. "We do fantastic numbers, and we maximize our earnings."
Entertainment producers of all stripes occasionally opt to finish strong, whether it's "Seinfeld" or "Harry Potter... Keep reading on The Wall Street Journal
The Broadway musical "Newsies" has an active fan base and brisk ticket sales. And that is exactly why it is closing on Sunday.
Unlike shows that wait for demand to plummet, "Newsies" is quitting while it's ahead.
"We get to go out on a high," said Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group, which produced the show. "We do fantastic numbers, and we maximize our earnings."
Entertainment producers of all stripes occasionally opt to finish strong, whether it's "Seinfeld" or "Harry Potter... Keep reading on The Wall Street Journal