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Broadway Bids Farewell to Struggling Musicals in 2025

6/23/2025

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Broadway is set to say goodbye to several productions on June 22, 2025. "Smash," inspired by the NBC series, wraps up after 32 previews and 84 performances, struggling with mixed reviews and disappointing ticket sales. Alongside it, "The Last Five Years" and "Floyd Collins" close their curtains, underscoring the fierce competition new musicals face this season.

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Story summary

Broadway is set to say goodbye to several productions on June 22, 2025. "Smash," inspired by the NBC series, wraps up after 32 previews and 84 performances, struggling with mixed reviews and disappointing ticket sales. Alongside it, "The Last Five Years" and "Floyd Collins" close their curtains, underscoring the fierce competition new musicals face this season.