In this occasional series, I will look at shows that did not make the 1,000 performance threshold but that are still worth talking about.
- So Close: #125, South Pacific (2008) – 996 performances
There’s nothing specifically magical about the 1,000 performance limit: it’s a convenient cut off for so-called “long running” shows. Stretching that limit another 100 performances brings in an additional 21 shows, many of which are notable in their own right. Tops among them is the 2008 revival of “South Pacific” which ran for 996 performances,…