US Edition‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ To Close Early; Play Starring Laurie Metcalf Marked Producer Scott Rudin’s Return To Broadway
Despite strong reviews, Little Bear Ridge Road struggled with low attendance, filling only 68% of seats and grossing $422,091 recently, leading to an early closing.
- On December 21, Scott Rudin and Barry Diller's Broadway production Little Bear Ridge Road will close, ending its run eight weeks earlier than the original February 15 date.
- Producers Scott Rudin and Barry Diller said weak ticket sales and low attendance forced the decision, citing Broadway's tough economics, and posted the early closure on the production's official website.
- Opening Oct. 29 after previews, the show will finish with 7 preview and 62 regular performances, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, written by Samuel D. Hunter and directed by Joe Mantello.
- Rudin and Diller will shift focus to other productions, including the March Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman starring Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane, as Rudin plans to continue producing after his 2021 hiatus.
- Amid post‑Covid pressures, the closure highlights Broadway's fragile box office as producers cite `the harsh economic realities` despite glowing reviews for Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock.
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recorderonline.comBroadway’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ starring Laurie Metcalf, to close 2 months early
“Little Bear Ridge Road,” starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf, will end its run on Broadway much earlier than scheduled. The critically acclaimed play —produced by billionaire business mogul Barry Diller and embattled Hollywood producer Scott Rudin — will close on Dec. 21, eight weeks ahead of its original Feb. 15 end date. GettyBarry Diller and Scott Rudin produced 'Little Bear Ridge Road' on Broadway. (Getty) Written by Samuel D…
Broadway: Scott Rudin's Comeback Play, "Little Bear Ridge Road," Starring Laurie Metcalf, Closing Next Week Instead of February
Broadway producer Scott Rudin’s big comeback project has failed. “Little Bear Ridge Road,” starring Laurie Metcalf, was supposed to play through February 2026. Instead, the Road will close on December 21st. During its short run “Little Bear Ridge Road” never made money, and last week played at 68% capacity. Total take last week was just […] The post Broadway: Scott Rudin’s Comeback Play, “Little Bear Ridge Road,” Starring Laurie Metcalf, Closing…
‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ To Close Early; Play Starring Laurie Metcalf Marked Producer Scott Rudin’s Return To Broadway
Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road, the play starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock that marked the Broadway return of producer Scott Rudin, will end its limited engagement two months early after positive reviews failed to provide a significant audience draw. The play, directed by Metcalf’s frequent collaborator Joe Mantello, will now close on Sunday, December 21, rather than the intended February 15. Produced by Rudin and Barry Dill…
Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, to close early on Broadway
Samuel D. Hunter’s “Little Bear Ridge Road,” starring two-time Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, is closing early. The play, which was originally scheduled to close on December 30, will now play its final performance at Broadway’s Booth Theatre on December 21. The show, directed by Tony winner Joe Mantello, began performances on October 7 and opened on October 30. SPONSORED BY BROADWAY NEWS Broadway News Pro delivers news, analysis, …
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