ADDAMS FAMILY cancels the first 3 previews... — Page 2

Makes good sense to me that they canceled the first 3 previews, figuring it this way:

Whatever tech time was planned for New York was likely predicated on some, but not too many, significant changes happening between Chicago and New York. With a new, or at least fresh creative vision being brought to the project, one could expect a bit more drastic change.

Frankly, I'll bet they don't even know yet what the full extent of the changes will be yet. But by cancelling those first 3 previews, they buy themselves a little extra insurance in case the changes do indeed turn out to be more meaningful than they originally expected and they need the extra time to tech.

All of that aside, I wouldn't want to be one of the customers who bought tickets for one of those first performances, but on some level, with a new musical, that's kinda the chance you take buying so early in the run (easy for me to say having bought tickets for early May!).

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DCR is just very young, and his posts reflect that sometimes.

I think is all for the best. Hiring Zaks, and taking more time off to fix the show. Sounds like they will be listening to all of the reviews, and hopefully the show will be better when it opens in New York.

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Actually I did, I am predicting (expecting) that certain changes I mentioned will happen.

I'm seeing the show on January 9th in Chicago, then seeing the final performance of "Jersey Boys" the next day. Looking forward to it!

Lake, thanks so much! I'm looking forward to seeing both shows. I'm hoping that Chicago doesn't get hit with a big snow storm next weekend when I'm there. Fingers crossed!!!

I'm front row Mezz for "Jersey" and 8th row Center Orch for "Addams."

It's interesting on this board. And, I'm sure you have experienced it as well. There are a few people on the board, who always demean.......to stir the pot and post negative, hear say, untrue things about shows and performers. What good comes from that? People have posted that they are glad when shows close, or that certain shows need to close. WHAT? How is putting people out of work a good thing? How is people not going to the theatre a good thing? I just don't get it.

Whenever I see a show.......any show, I walk in wanting to enjoy myself. So many people love to hate something.....because they "know it all." And, all the people who think that they know it all, don't know anything. They are limited, and come across completely foolish.

So, I'm looking forward to seeing "Addams." Is it "My Fair Lady" or "Hamlet?" Of course not - it's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be fun and entertaining.

Updated On: 12/29/09 at 11:36 PM

As someone up there said, they can hardly have an idea of what changes and how much time they will need, my guess is that Zacs has another obligation at that crucial time and they are working around that and it buys some time, but it also costs money.
I don't see Zacs turning this show around, most of his latest offerings have been very safe and bland, ODD COUPLE, LA CAGE...
I think the authors and original creators were going for something different, from what i have read, Zacs may make the show more "popular" or not, but the original flavor could be lost.
There is talent galore in the cast, I don't think they will replace anyone, if they do it will make a good story.

After being placed on hold for over 35 minutes with ticketmaster last night, I successfully exchanged the tickets I had for March 4th for the new first preview date of March 8th...hopefully, the date won't change again!

Changed my mind.....it's really just not worth it.

Returning to the silent and the circumspect.

Updated On: 12/30/09 at 12:13 PM

What the hell is dihope talking about?