Broadway musicals face history of flops and unexpected revivals

Broadway has a history of both significant failures and unexpected successes. Some productions, such as the 1988 musical ‘Carrie’, failed to find an audience despite high production costs. Based on Stephen King’s novel, the show closed after only five performances due to tonal inconsistencies that left audiences baffled.

However, the history of the Great White Way also includes shows that were initially dismissed by critics but eventually found a second life and renewed popularity years later.