“Lempicka,” a new musical about an artistically and sexually adventurous painter, announced Thursday evening that it would close on May 19, just a month after opening.
This is the first show to fall after this year’s Tony nominations were announced on Tuesday.
“Lempicka” scored three nods — for the actresses Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman, as well as for scenic design — but was shut out of the best musical category.
It really needed a boost, because its grosses have been anemic — last week it grossed $288,102, which is unsustainably low for a Broadway musical.
The show, which explores the life of the 20th-century painter Tamara de Lempicka, was written by Carson Kreitzer and Matt Gould and directed by Rachel Chavkin.
Persons:
“, Tony, “ Lempicka ”, —, Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman, Tamara de Lempicka, Carson Kreitzer, Matt Gould, Rachel Chavkin
Organizations:
Williamstown Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, Broadway
Locations:
San Diego