August Osage County closing June 28- Page 2
August Osage County closing June 28
#25re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 6:37pmGreat run, great play, so glad I saw it.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#26re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 6:50pmOh no! I feel so sorry for all those actors who will be out of jobs!
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#27re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 6:56pmEat the fish ...
Sondheim_Geek
Broadway Star Joined: 2/20/07
#28re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:13pm
Bittersweet.
Such a great run, although I was hoping it would last through the summer/Rashad's contract.
#29re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:17pm
WHAT
NO
OPRAH!!!!
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/
#30re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:17pm
I agree, Sondheim_Geek. It just seems like Rashad wasn't bringing in as many people as they hoped it should, even with Variety and a few other papers re-reviewing the piece and giving the show glowing reviews for a fourth time. I'm surprised Isherwood didn't go review it again or that the Times didn't send another one of their other critics, maybe that would have helped. This is one show that I admire for committing to Steppenwolf and remaining faithful to them, but at the same time, part of me wishes they would have gotten a few bigger names (a bunch of actors who are a draw could have been great in the parts) to make more money.
Really, there's few reasons to lament the show's closing, it had a very nice healthy run and it seems to be closing on a high in terms of quality.
#31re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:25pmOprah!
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Ole Chum
Leading Actor Joined: 12/6/07
#32re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:26pm
didn't Rashad JUST start? how long will her run have been?
surprising they didn't think they could make it through the summer rush...
#33re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:29pmRashad started on May 26. At least she will have had a nice month in the show.
#34re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 7:35pmDamn it, no! Okay, well, there's no way I'm gonna let myself miss Amy Morton, so I guess I'll be paying the Westons another visit sometime this week.
#35re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 8:39pmIf you people didn't see this one coming from a mile away you need to get your vision checked.
#36re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 8:40pmI really, REALLY wish we could have seen Lily Tomlin do this. I'll do everything I can to see Rashad in this before it closes.
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
TalkinLoud
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/3/09
#37re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 8:48pmLily Tomlin? I like that idea. I could see her being cast in the film!
#38re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 8:56pmI knew this one was a long time coming, but it's still bad news. Oh, well. Just got my tickets for the closing.
Rentfan931
Featured Actor Joined: 10/15/03
#39re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 9:03pmI'm definitely sad that this one is closing. I'm really happy that I got to see Deanna and Estelle's take on Violet, and will try to catch the closing performance to see Phylica.
Ole Chum
Leading Actor Joined: 12/6/07
#40re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 9:16pm
i dont think anyone expected it to run through next season, but yeah, once it made it through the winter months (in the throws of a recession) i thought it would make it through the tourist-heavy NY summer.
and i think the producers did, too, for that matter. they did NOT bring in rashad and have the show re-reviewed for four weeks of performances.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#41re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 9:19pmCan't they get Obama or somebody to see it?
CMoore
Leading Actor Joined: 8/17/07
#42re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 9:46pmThere have been talks of making a film version, no?
#43re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/17/09 at 10:25pm
TalkinLoud, Yeah, Lily Tomlin was supposed to do it but talks fell through and Estelle became the 2nd Violet instead.
Because she has been for me the only Violet - and because I love her - I want to see Estelle do the movie. She's an Oscar-winner for goodness sake, and she could do it again!
That said, I'd be very happy to see a WORTHY character actress finally get her due and get the part, or someone like Lily who I would have KILLED to see in this part.
I've heard talks of Shirley MacLaine. I like her, but she doesn't deserve it. A real stage pro should get this part. That means no Meryl, either, even though she will probably get it. Few film actresses are in Meryl's league, but she's already swooped one role out from under equally capable Broadway actresses, thank you very much. If I'd been older and wiser I would have RUSHED to see Eileen Atkins in "Doubt."
Feb. 28 - Looped, Feb. 28 - Next to Normal, March 4 - Hair, March 11 - A Little Night Music, March 24 - Time Stands Still, April 6 - La Cage Aux Folles, April 10 - Anyone Can Whistle (City Center), April 10 - Looped, May 9 - Enron, May 15 - A Little Night Music, May 15 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Behanding In Spokane, May 30 - A Little Night Music, June 20 - A Little Night Music, June 23 - Red, June 23 - Sondheim on Sondheim, July 13 - A Little Night Music, July 18 - The Grand Manner (Lincoln Center)
#44re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 12:04amI'm so glad I have tickets for this Friday's show.
#45re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 12:08amThe national tour opens here next month. Can't wait!
#46re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 12:57am
I saw the show Tuesday night, and thought it was pretty wonderful. I'm sorry to see it go. 
#47re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 1:24am
Having never seen it, we just bought tickets for the 28th. Surprisingly good seats too. (12th row center orch.)
Have been meaning to make it to this for some time, and it seemed silly to miss for only $66.50 a ticket... and for the final performance no less.
Can't wait to see Morton and Rashad on the final night!
BadIdeaBear
Chorus Member Joined: 4/20/09
#48re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 6:47am
I'm so disappointed, i so wanted to see this production this was on top of my list for this summer.
Anyone have any info about the national tour?
#49re: August Osage County closing June 28
Posted: 6/18/09 at 8:34am
Was hoping to see Rashad later this summer...
...but the tour is coming through Boston, so I am excited about that!
I expected the show to close at the end of Rashad's run, so I'm surprised they couldn't hold out until July at least. That is when the real summer season starts for me.
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