"13" To Officially Close Jan 09
"13" To Officially Close Jan 09
thejoeyOshow
Chorus Member Joined: 9/23/08
#1"13" To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:30amPer Playbill. Best wishes to all those great and talanted kids!
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AntonEgo
Featured Actor Joined: 10/23/07
#2re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:34amI gotta say, it lasted longer than I thought it would.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
bossbear062
Understudy Joined: 9/5/08
#3re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:38am
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123569.html
reading this article i have a feeling that the producers goal the whole time was not to bank on broadway,....but on tours and high/middle school productions..
even though I was not thrilled to hear about this show coming to bway my heart goes out to the cast and crew of this show and I pray the best for them
PS Mary Clair I hope i get to see you in this show b4 it closes
#4re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:39amIt's not really a surprise. They really weren't making any money.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#5re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:53amDOES COOLKID HAVE TICKETS YET?????
#6re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:05amdamn joe you beat me to it. I am sad to see another show go but im not surprised. And im sure licensing will make them lots of money.
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"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#7re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 04, 2009
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:24amIt's actually closing January 4.
#8re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:24amBest wishes to the crew and, especially, the extremely talented cast. The show was never my cup of tea, but the kids are definitely the next generation of great actors, and I hope they do well in the future.
Vespertine1228
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/05
#9re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 04, 2009
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:25am
I really enjoyed this show, but I still think it would've been better suited for Off-Broadway, where it might have had a better chance.
Much luck to all involved, especially the kids whose voices have started to change. Puberty is scarier than any Broadway closing.
#10re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 04, 2009
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:28amNot a shock, but best of luck to the cast
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#11re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:29am
While I'm not a fan of the show, I certainly would not be thanking God that people are losing jobs in this economic climate (or any other economic climate, for that matter). The news may not be unexpected, but it is not an occasion for celebration. And sadly, I think the recent closings may be just the beginning.
I wish the best for the cast and crew and all those affected by this and other closings.
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Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#12re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:34amThat's a damn shame. I hope the best for the cast.
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#13re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:10pm
Sad. Best of luck to all involved !!! Wow... tough seeing all of these closures ! 
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#14re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:35pmI found this out last night and was very sad. I wish the whole cast, crew and everyone involved the best of luck.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#15re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:48pm
A valiant effort from those kids, but you have to be a smash hit in this town to stay open it seems. I wish them all the best! And yes, I sort of enjoyed the show. Just like the critics sort of liked it too.
~Steven
MamasDoin'Fine
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/28/08
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#17re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:52pm
"It's actually closing January 4."
I think the OP knows this and used "09" to mean in 2009.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#18re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 2:24pm
this really is distressing news - not that I'm a big fan of the show (in fact, i disliked it highly) but the fact that the financial crisis has kicked yet ANOTHER Broadway show into the ground is depressing.
All those shows couldn't find theatres before - they'd have no problem now if anyone's willing to take the investment.
#19re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 2:57pmI don't think this is so much "the financial crisis" as it is... the show sucks.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#20re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:07pm
In a statement lead producer Bob Boyett said, "In my entire career I have never seen so much talent in a single company as I have in 13..."
I wonder what kind of companies he has seen!
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#21re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:21pmblaxx, You can argue that the show isn't good, but to say the cast isn't good is absurd. The cast is amazing, while it has some weaker links (as all casts do) it is over all phenomenal. I would've love to have seen you do eight shows a week when you were a teenager!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
rich.hanson59
Stand-by Joined: 8/7/07
#22re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:25pmI understand if you don't like the show. But I absolutely can't stand the people who are saying good and thank God. What do you gain by this show closing?
#23re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:31pm
I agree, Wishing. Putting thirteen teenagers in charge of an entire Broadway show is a ridiculous idea, but these kids step it up and do their job pretty darn well. There's no denying that there is real potential in these kids. I for one can't wait to see what they do next. To people who criticize them, I'd love to know how you would have done at their age in whatever field of work you're in. Did you already complete a life goal of yours? Were you eligible for a Tony Award or any equivalent honor? I say cut these kids some slack and show them some respect. They're performing from the heart every night. Even if you think the show is bad, it's obvious that they're giving it their all.
~Steven
#24re: '13' To Officially Close Jan 09
Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:35pm
amen! i really think they do such a good job! and i really hope, circumstances permitting, i get to see this!
Allie is SO good and i def can't wait for her next move!
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