Hedwig & the angry inch failure

[lauloveshp]

Hm maybe you did something wrong? I had a lot successes from new york specially broadway last year (i live in germany). And also from "big" celebrities. I would never give up when sending to a stage. Some celebs sign their stuff years after the performance.

[mcjw2011]

I've sent several times to Broadway shows in NY in the past. I do everything right -- SASE, item to sign, proper address -- but save for Vanessa Williams in "Trip to Bountiful", I have not received anything else back.

[lauloveshp]

Did you also try craig, weisz or mckellen? I saw a lot successes from these celebs...

[mcjw2011]

I didn't send to Craig & Weisz... and I should have. (I was worried that by the time I sent, they'd be spammed and wouldn't reply anymore.) I haven't sent to Ian McKellan, but he's good either sending via agency or VV... I'm not too worried about him.

As for Broadway/theater stuff, I sent out a request for a Playbill for Hamlet (with Ethan Hawke), didn't get anything back. Ditto for the Glass Menagerie with Zach Quinto, and the other play with ScarJo last year. For me, it's not just Broadway/theater addresses in NY, but locations in that state in general. And I live in the U.S.!

[lauloveshp]

Yeah thats true. Production offices are not good in there. Just had an rts of kenau reeves via john wick but some of my fave successes were via broadway. But i have to confess that i never requested a playbill and just got the celebs individually.

[vivalakayla]

It goes both ways. Even when you send to the unpublished ones or the posted ones super early, some actors never reply. It goes with the territory... super popular actors and celebs get deluged with fanmail via agency anyway. And as for some VV locations, there's news sites that report the locations certain movies are being filmed at (like the sound stages or production addresses). You can't blame Fanmail.biz for ruining TTM collectors' fun all the time.

I've had a terrible time getting VV replies via Broadway anyway. Save for one reply last year, I haven't received anything back from stuff I mail to NYC.

It also depends on if the Venue passes in fanmail on if their managers actually give it to them. I bet more would sign if they actually GOT the letters. I wrote to paul walker VV 5 times before getting a response.

I've always had great success writing via broadway, except for this year. It's been horrible! I think they realized how much more $$ they can make if they don't pass fanmail on or charge for PBs. Sad.

[vivalakayla]

Yeah thats true. Production offices are not good in there. Just had an rts of kenau reeves via john wick but some of my fave successes were via broadway. But i have to confess that i never requested a playbill and just got the celebs individually.

Sometimes production offices can't or won't pass on fanmail.

[mcjw2011]

It also depends on if the Venue passes in fanmail on if their managers actually give it to them. I bet more would sign if they actually GOT the letters. I wrote to paul walker VV 5 times before getting a response.

I've always had great success writing via broadway, except for this year. It's been horrible! I think they realized how much more $$ they can make if they don't pass fanmail on or charge for PBs. Sad.

That's absolutely true, and you make a great point. There's a few actors/actresses I'm willing to try multiple times for, but mostly I stick to those who do reply TTM. Sadly, not all celebs are good with fanmail like Dana Delany is...

[vivalakayla]

It also depends on if the Venue passes in fanmail on if their managers actually give it to them. I bet more would sign if they actually GOT the letters. I wrote to paul walker VV 5 times before getting a response.

I've always had great success writing via broadway, except for this year. It's been horrible! I think they realized how much more $$ they can make if they don't pass fanmail on or charge for PBs. Sad.

That's absolutely true, and you make a great point. There's a few actors/actresses I'm willing to try multiple times for, but mostly I stick to those who do reply TTM. Sadly, not all celebs are good with fanmail like Dana Delany is...

It's always worth a try! That's when you get the best responses

[MW1221]

I think they realized how much more $$ they can make if they don't pass fanmail on or charge for PBs. Sad.

You say that like they're making money.

They're soliciting donations.

Whether you like it or not, this is a great way for them to raise awareness of a cause they believe in and unite the theatres and shows behind something more than just the "Broadway" name.

If you other ideas for how they can get donations from the average fan who will otherwise never hear of their cause, I'm sure they'd love to hear them.

For everyone saying $50 is too much money, have you considered contacting the theatre asking if they'll accept less, as you can't afford the whole amount? When signings are done in exchange for a charitable donation, prices may not be set in stone, as that $20 donation is still money that the charity can use and wouldn't get otherwise.