<p>MOAP - regarding Children of Eden, the article about the 10 worst flops was talking London shows; the comments about the score being stronger than the book may have some validity. However, as to why it never made it to Broadway, I believe it was a monetary thing – the original cast was large, and it had a large orchestra. I seem to recall that there was some discussion about taking it to Broadway if they cut both cast and pit size, and the decision was made not to do so.</p>