NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
#2NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 2:56pmi need to see this again before it ends. I wanna see Marin/Jason. Ughhh why do I have to be in SF.
"dreams don't die so keep an eye on your dream" - Merrily We Roll Along
#2NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 2:56pm
Really? I find this totally unexpected...
The Booth has it's next tenant lined up so be waiting for another announcement.
broadwayjim42
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/19/03
#3NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 2:56pm
Sh*t.
I know the flyers and rumors suggested a January exit, but I was hoping it would survive until Kids Night. Really wanted my daughter to see it.
Might be paying a final visit during my early january NYC visit.
#4NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:07pmThis show had such a fantastic and unexpected run. I just bought my ticket for the final performance.
#5NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:10pmKnew this was coming unfortunately. Just bought rear mezz tickets for the final performance. I'm selling tickets that I have for Jan 2, 2011 left orchestra row n seats 1 and 3 if anyone is interested, please PM me!
#6NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:10pm
And I finally got round to a New York trip in the new year - this was number one on my list of shows to see. I was praying it would stay open.
Congrats to all involved, 'Next to Normal' achieved so much in the run it had.
Everything in life...is only for now.
#7NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:12pmHere's to a great run, and for all those involved. I bought my tickets for the final performance nearly a month ago! I can't wait! It's going to be such an amazing night!
#8NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:12pmAmazing, Amazing show. Great Run. I'll definitely be there on the 16th. Goodbye NEXT TO NORMAL. RIP.
For those who thought NEXT TO NORMAL wouldn't have a life outside Broadway, well it's now playing in 4 cities, 9 different countries and has been translated into 6 languages.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#10NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:19pmWe all saw it coming. However, it had an amazing run! 733 performances is terrific!
#11NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:28pmI think that with the amount of fans that there may be a surge. Does anyone think they will extend?
For those who thought NEXT TO NORMAL wouldn't have a life outside Broadway, well it's now playing in 4 cities, 9 different countries and has been translated into 6 languages.
sbflyfan
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/07
#12NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:29pm
*******WARNING: My post contains a N2N spoiler. Continue at your own risk********
It's ok, it's closing because Andrew Lloyd Webber is working on a prequel called "Normal: Gabe Never Dies."
"I'm seeing the LuPone in Key West later this week. I'm hoping for great vocals and some sort of insane breakdown..." - BenjaminNicholas2
Updated On: 11/10/10 at 03:29 PM
#13NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:32pmNot terribly surprising. Sad to see it go, but I'm grateful for the four visits I've been able to make to the Booth and everyone involved with the production should be very proud of beating all the odds. I'll miss this show.
#14NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:32pm
[Insert obligatory post about filming the final performance].
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
bwayfan7000
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/09
#15NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:59pmWhat a great run it had! This is a show that will always stick with me.
"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim
#16NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:02pmwhat no one has asked if it's moving back off-broadway or if Alice will be returing for the final perfs? I'm being sarcastic.
And I Am Always So Vitriolic
#17NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:05pmNO! this makes me so sad. RIP.
hairspraydude1962
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
#18NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:10pmThis is disappointing news, but I cannot say I'm surprised.
#19NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:32pm
It's not surprising, but I'm not going to lie, my heart sank when I read this news. 
This show means so much to me and I don't want to say goodbye. But I've seen it four times and my fifth will be next Thursday and I will be seeing the final performance.
Brava on an absolutely FANTASTIC run!
pli1018
Broadway Star Joined: 4/16/07
#20NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:35pm
I'm waiting for someone to post about how it's closing because Alice Ripley left.
But in all seriousness, congrats on a great run!
#21NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:58pm
Great show. Great run.
My best to all involved.
Formerly: WishingOnlyWounds2 - Broadway Legend - Joined: 9/25/08
#22NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:00pm
[Insert obligatory post about the OBC coming back for the final performance].
#23NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:14pm
I also have two tickets for sale for January 2!
2 Tickets, Center Mezzanine Row H, Seats 105-106. Email or message if interested.
Hopefully I'll be able to make it for the 16th; otherwise I'll have those tickets to sell as well.
#24NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:31pmThe B'Way production closes the same day the tour ends its Denver run.
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