"Tale" Closing 16 November
"Tale" Closing 16 November
#1"Tale" Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:42pm
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
bwayfan9
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/08
#2re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:43pmWhere are you crazy SA girl!?!?!
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#5re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:45pm
Daaaang... I was just reading James Barbour's blog and hoping for the cast recording he'd hinted at...
I'm a lot sadder than I thought I'd be, even though this is clearly no surprise.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#6re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:48pmNot much of a shock. I guess Scientology money kept it open longer than it should have.
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dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
#7re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:48pmI have not seen it but the idea did not seem right and it was not making a lot of money.
#8re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:49pmSo sad. I will definitely be at the closing performance.
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#9re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:51pm
I was hoping to see this but now I don't think it's going to happen. 
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
geekgirl06
Featured Actor Joined: 11/9/06
#10re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:57pm
NO WAY!
Okay, totally saw this one coming, but it's still kind of disheartening to see another show close, even one with poor reviews. Now we just wait for the 13 notice...
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#11re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:58pmI swear it said it was closing in January, or was I wrong? I thought I read that on here awhile ago?
#12re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 7:58pm
So sad. I will definitely be at the closing performance.
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#13re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:00pm
Honestly, I'm actually disappointed that Thirteen isn't closing before this. Tale may not have terrific material, but the cast is PHENOMENAL. Great voices all around. Thirteen... mmm... not quite so much.
Guh, now I know how Bryan feels. I really want a cast recording. I mean, there's the concept recording, but the cast isn't the same, and some of the numbers aren't, either.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
#14re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:01pm
"So sad. I will definitely be at the closing performance."
I'll be there too.
I was really hoping for the holiday boost that would really help get the ball rolling for the show. It's definitely a show that would attract the tourist. But alas.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
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Updated On: 11/4/08 at 08:01 PM
#15re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:01pm
Does he only go to closings?
Anyway, I think that "13" will be announcing a January closing probably in December, because although they are certainly doing HORRIBLY, they've improved. I still don't think that they will stay past February.
#16re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:06pmHey, Mattbrain! At least now that Tale is closing, James Barbour will be free to play you in BWW the Musical!
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
esparza 333
Broadway Star Joined: 7/24/07
#18re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:10pm
This is so sad but many predicted it. It has not been doing such good business. This show will still not be forgotten in my opinion i have a feeling Barbour will score a tony nomination.
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#19re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:13pmI'll be seeing their last Wednesday matinee.
Amneris
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#20re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:14pmi may just go see it again friday night. I hope that the tony voters dont forget about Barbour because he deserves at least a nomination.
BNN
Broadway Star Joined: 12/12/05
#21re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:17pmI always thought this would have some of the success and longevity as Les Mis had, due to its familiarity but I suppose it didn't catch on too well. Very unfortunate to hear, I wish I could have had the chance to have seen it.
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LuPonatic
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/06
#22re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:19pmThis is really too bad. The first two musicals of the season out with the third not far behind. This is not looking good for Tony Awards performances. (The highlight of my year, since I am too poor to go to NYC and see them). Billy Elliot, Shrek, and 9 to 5 will all be open for performances I'm wagering, though.
#23re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:20pm
"i may just go see it again friday night. I hope that the tony voters dont forget about Barbour because he deserves at least a nomination."
Natalie Toro too.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#24re: 'Tale' Closing 16 November
Posted: 11/4/08 at 8:22pmI'm not surprised, but I had hoped it would stay open long enough for me to see it. But, since I'm going to Virginia to see Hugh Panaro at Artspeak! tomorrow, I won't be able to manage a trip to NYC to see this, too.
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