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The Biggest Broadway Flops of All Time

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10. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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This extremely famous cult classic was well received by critics when it premiered at the Belasco Theater in 1975. Unfortunately, it only ran for three previews and 45 showings before closing. That didn’t stop fans from loving it, and a movie adaption was made that same year.

9. Into the Light (1986)

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Who would have guessed that a musical about archaeology wouldn’t work out? Into the Light tells a fictitious story about the Shroud of Turin, and it also involves a mime as a child’s imaginary friend. Not surprisingly, it closed after 6 shows.

8. Bring Back Birdie (1981)

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Twenty years after Bye Bye, Birdie won the Tony for Best Musical, composer Charles Strouse tried to recreate the success with a sequel. Needless to say—and like most Broadway sequels—this didn’t work out. Even with Chita Rivera reprising her role as Rosie (with a Tony nomination to boot), it closed after 4 performances.

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