I really like "Raining" and "I'm Done". Sorry to see it go - it seemed like a good opportunity to expand the demographic of Broadway show attendees (although I guess The Book of Mormon probably already has that role).
"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
The cast is all very talented and will hopefully find good wok again soon. Wonder what will go into the Winter Garden next? This will be the first flop in my lifetime.
I know opinion was wildly mixed, but I loved the show. I'm very sad to see it go. Am sure I'll make it back one more time. You can't win 'em all. (Ba-dum-ching)
The Winter Garden will find another show sooner or later. I think if Cameron Mackintosh wants it, it would be a good home for Miss Saigon when its comes to Broadway, another option is Finding Neverland should the tryout at ART be successful.
Realistically, could this show tour? I don't know if many touring venues would have the space necessary for the show to be staged as it was on broadway.
Good riddance. The TONY performance didn't impress me at all. They were just trying to make a stage show out of a carbon copy of the movie - I never thought ROCKY would work on Broadway anyway.
So the Winter Garden joins the Palace and the Nederlander - and the St. James and Broadway might be next - for prime real estate. Who can sell out those houses?
As for HEATHER'S - isn't that closing as well? Isn't that show doing bad business? I don't think it'll fit in that big barn. I'd hate to see two movie-turned-musical flops in a row in a venerable house.
I could see them doing a tour in a few major cities (LA, SF, Boston, Chicago, Seattle) and stay at each one a little longer than the usual tour stops so they can use the full set.
"I saw Pavarotti play Rodolfo on stage and with his girth I thought he was about to eat the whole table at the Cafe Momus." - Dollypop
"Good riddance. The TONY performance didn't impress me at all."
So because one number didn't impress you, you say "good riddance"? Not based on actually seeing the show, but just based on that. Please give us your opinions and reviews of other shows you haven't seen.
It's not closing for a month. So there is your "few more weeks".
There are a few shows that will announce closings between now and labor day-ish. Always a bit sad.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
I can't wait to see what is next for Andy Karl. I have always known of him but I think he comes out of this a Broadway name. And I bet they are all over him for next years pilot season.