"13" To Officially Close Jan 09

[thejoeyOshow]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:30am

Per Playbill. Best wishes to all those great and talanted kids!

[AntonEgo]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:34am

I gotta say, it lasted longer than I thought it would.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:37am

Thank God.

[bossbear062]

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

[James885]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:39am

It's not really a surprise. They really weren't making any money.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 10:53am

DOES COOLKID HAVE TICKETS YET?????

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:05am

damn 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.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:24am

It's actually closing January 4.

[Robert Taylor]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:24am

Best 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]

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.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:28am

Not a shock, but best of luck to the cast

[Mister Matt]

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.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 11:34am

That's a damn shame. I hope the best for the cast.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:10pm

Sad. Best of luck to all involved !!! Wow... tough seeing all of these closures ! (

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:35pm

I found this out last night and was very sad. I wish the whole cast, crew and everyone involved the best of luck.

[HeyMrMusic]

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]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 1:50pm

Good!

[millie_dillmount]

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.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

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.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 2:57pm

I don't think this is so much "the financial crisis" as it is... the show sucks.

[blaxx]

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!

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:21pm

blaxx, 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!

[rich.hanson59]

Posted: 11/21/08 at 3:25pm

I 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?

[HeyMrMusic]

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

[Pianolin717]

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!