7. Kelly (1965)
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Inspired by the tale of Steve Brodie, who said he jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived, Kelly was anything but thrilling for audiences, and it closed after 7 previews on opening night. It lost an estimated $650,000. Brodie may have lived, but the show certainly sunk!
6. Frankenstein (1981)
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When this show opened in 1981 after about 29 previews, it was the most expensive non-musical production Broadway had ever seen. Unfortunately, audiences would never see it again, because it closed on opening night.
5. Taboo (2003)
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Although Taboo played for 100 performances, it reportedly caused producer Rosie O’Donnell to lose all $10 million that she used to back the show. What a nightmare.