ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
#1ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:32pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ANASTASIA-To-Play-Final-Broadway-Performance-March-31-20190205
It's only Tuesday and we already have two announcements this week. Sending my luck to all those other shows out there as we get through the winter-downtime this year.
I know many people have a vendetta against the show, but for what it's worth, I really enjoyed a majority of the score and I think having Christy Altomare cast as Anya was just about the perfect casting decision they could've gone with. Happy trails to cast & crew.
#2ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:36pm
Not surprising, given their grosses, but very sad. I know Anastasia was never a popular show on these boards but I thought it was wonderful, and I enjoyed it very much. Two years is nothing to sniff at, though, especially given how crowded the 2017 season was when it opened.
Updated On: 2/5/19 at 06:36 PM
#3ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:38pmWell that’s unexpected since they just announced whatshisface through April. The show had a very respectable run, though.
#4ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:42pm
I’m so, so sad. Christy and the entire cast are amazing people. I really enjoyed the show when I saw it. She loves the show so much 
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#6ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:48pm
I hope Christy finds a much better show to show off her talent.
Did it recoup?
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#7ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:50pm
There goes my dream for Chris Mann as Gleb(Which got me thinking when he posted about having a meeting with Telsey in May then hinted at return to stage in a interview in Nov )....
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#8ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 6:57pm
It never announced recoupment, but a Forbes article from August said it "will have recouped its $12.5 million investment by the time the tour launches [October 9], according to a production source."
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#9ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:00pm
Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)
Or that Audra McDonald play
#10ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:00pmI’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me.
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#11ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:08pm
Call_me_jorge said: "I’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me."
I'm assuming that FRANKIE AND JOHNNY will take the Broadhurst in May.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#12ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:09pm
I feel like closing announcements come in threes... who's next?
rg7759
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/16
#13ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:09pmI know it doesn't seem possible. But tootsie I'm begging you, switch theaters
#14ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:10pm
Call_me_jorge said: "I’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me."
I had the same reaction when Kinky Boots announced closing, but then that turned out to be timed with the opening of Moulin Rouge. Maybe the same thing will happen here. It feels like summer openings might be coming back into style!
#15ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:13pm
MannPhan24601 said: "Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)
I have not heard anything about LND going to Broadway. Interesting thought though, I actually really enjoyed the tour that closed a month or two ago.
#16ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:14pm
Whoa! It's trending on Twitter!!!
James Kerrigan2
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/18
#17ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:15pm
Such an amazing show good i booked tickets to see it one last time. wonder if it will go to the West End.
curel1
Featured Actor Joined: 6/15/16
#18ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:36pm
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Whoa! It's trending on Twitter!!!"
Just was about to post that! Currently trending at #5 in the US
RWPrincess
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#19ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 7:46pmI am stunned and saddened by this. I love this show and thought it would last at least through the Summer.
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#21ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 8:11pmGenuinely can’t remember a time I was more bored in a theater than when I saw this. Sad for the cast and crew, but 2 years is a phenomenal run and I’m sure this show will make endless amount of money in all types of productions.
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#22ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 8:18pm
MannPhan24601 said: "Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)
OK, but like, Christy in Frozen? That's an amazing idea.
I think this was far from the best adaptation of the movie that we could have gotten. The book had lots of issues as well as pointless changes from the movie script (that I still think were motivated by that whole lawsuit rather than smart creative decisions). But the performers were fantastic and it was full of enjoyable moments. Also, the costuming was gorgeous. I'm glad it ran for as long as it did.
#23ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 8:22pm
I can kind of understand shows closing around Easter weekend, but all of these shows closing during the middle of a peak spring break period is so bizarre.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#24ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 8:24pm
natashalost said: "I feel like closing announcements come in threes... who's next?"
Beautiful? Summer is always their worst time of year so maybe they’ll want to close up shop before then.
BroadwayMan5
Featured Actor Joined: 7/30/15
#25ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date
Posted: 2/5/19 at 10:13pm
I thought it was a decent show and it had a great run, breaking out early in a crowded season. It will surely be a huge hit in the regional/amateur/high school arena when licensing is available.
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