And not only are solo and small-cast plays increasingly taking the place of large-scale shows, but I've noticed in the past couple of years that many regional theaters are also opting for significantly less adventurous fare.
Shaquille O'Neal got every first-place vote but one in the 1999-2000 season, when one person cast his ballot for Allen Iverson who finished seventh that year.
Paramount was able to bring in the bulk of the cast for the third-person shooter game, which followed an original story that takes place between the two films.