BONNIE AND CLYDE only selling tickets until Dec. 30... — Page 14

^I know, it was announced on the 22nd. However, 'Thismyshow' posted a comment on the 20th about fans of this show being delusional in thinking there was going to be a cast recording, so I just wanted to rub it in a little.

Just saw the show (Dec 25), it was fantastic! Truly sad to see it go.

Side note: Katie Klaus was on for Blanche, she was excellent. Also, most of the cast members got teary eyed at curtain calls, apparently it was the most packed it's ever been... so bittersweet.

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It's really a shame, I thought it was a very entertaining show with some terrific songs.

Glad Jeremy Jordan will be moving-on with Newsies, though, and hope to see Laura about in something soon.

Paneraofan, at the stage door, the people next to me asked Jeremy about Newsies, he actually got a little defensive in saying no one knows what's going on with Newsies, and he has no idea whether he's taking it to Broadway.

Of course he's taking it to Broadway. He was the best reviewed aspect of the production. It's likely that contracts have yet to be signed and that negotiations are ongoing. He doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize that. I'll be shocked if he doesn't open the show.

adamgreer, I'm just reporting what he said. I also feel like he'll without a doubt be coming to Broadway with it, just as of last night, nothing was set.

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Wishing - that makes me so happy to hear. I love it when understudies get their chance, and they shine in the role! It does make sense what you said, Melissa's voice is gorgeous, but I love her on the softer notes, although her belt is great too. I'm really curious to hear Katie sing now! Melissa is def a very strong actor, I don't think I've ever seen a performance as amazing as that. Her last scene tore out my heart every time. It sounds like both of them are amazing in their own right, which is how it should be. I look forward to one day getting to see Katie perform! I hope both of these ladies will be getting a new show soon! If you ever get the chance to see Melissa perform - take it!

Saw the show last Thursday night and thought it was wonderful. Sad to see that the mezz only held about 50-60 people tops. The ushers were so nice, they let us move immediately down to the closer rows way before the first note was played. That's never happened to me before. They also shared a few stories about how badly the cast was treated by some hurtful actions on the part of the producers. Very sad.

What I loved the most was the cast and how they gave such a heartfelt show. The last time I saw a Wildhorn production (The Civil War), the cast, also, had been told that the show was closing and these people all looked like they were having their hearts ripped out at bows. This cast was warm, friendly and the nicest group I've ever met at a stage door.

Looking forward to the cast album.

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PitPro, thanks for the report. Are you willing to share any of the stories that the house staff told you about what the producers have done?

From afar, it seems clear that the producers decided to close the show only 5 or 6 days into the run, when they started refunding ticket money bought for shows after 12/30. They told the cast that they had a chance to "save" the show by drumming up ticket sales for the remaining shows. They got the cast members roaming the streets, passing out flyers and starting an internet movement, when the decision to close had already been made. I can't say for sure that this is what took place, but it seems that the producers lied to the cast, gave them false hope, in order to get them to boost sales for the remaining shows.

Young Bonnie is played by Kelsey Fowler, who was Lee Bouvier in Grey Gardens a few years ago and has also been a Jane in Mary Poppins...she's fantastic and, I agree, a really wonderful singer. I hope she continues to do well, she's super talented.

Rescinding comps, while completely legal, was a totally douchey thing for them to do.

However, having a company meeting at half hour on the stage is pretty routine, even if it's to give bad news. It's one of the only times you can be assured the entire company is in the theater, available to meet.

Updated On: 12/27/11 at 09:46 AM

- I as there Christmas day as well. I went in with high hopes. Sadly, those hopes were quickly dashed. I was bored beyond words and I nearly left a intermission. I stuck it out which I regret. I was literally writhing in my seat.

The problem lies in the material. According to the directors notes (and I think the work shouldnt NEED a statement) we were suppose to feel for these characters.. And then the audience was given noone to care about. -


Bummer you were bored and never got in to the story. I really liked the show but understand some of it could be slow. As for feeling for the characters, I didn't know going in I was specifically supposed to - but I indeed did feel for Clyde, Bonnie, Blanche and Buck. The storytelling of how Clyde is treated in prison was really good, I thought. Feeling for him and rooting for him to escape prison was not difficult. Feeling for Bonnie and Blanche, who were portrayed more as innocent bystanders than part of a gang of thugs, was easy too. They were likeable, and it was very easy to sympathize with them given their plights.

I thought the last 4 or 5 songs of the first act really picked up the pace, resulting in good quality entertainment. The 2nd act kept the pace (more-so than most of the 1st act).

Not saying your opinion is wrong....just 'splaining why some have a differing opinion.

Updated On: 12/27/11 at 02:56 PM

100% agree with dramamama's post. My boyfriend and I wanted to see a show yesterday after we got back into the city from spending Christmas away. Both of us were dying to see the show before it closed, so we got rush seats (which were great - left orchestra). We had both heard such good word of mouth and had high hopes. Sadly, the show was a major letdown.

The main problem lies in the book. Why are we supposed to care about any of these characters? The whole show felt like a history lesson. It's not enough to just tell us what happened, we need to have a reason to relate. Otherwise, it's just a musical about two criminals who fell in love. Big deal. And those songs... woof. The problem doesn't lie in Wildhorn's score (which, aside from some songs sounding a little too much alike, isn't bad at all), but the lyrics. Does the audience really need every single thought spelled out for them? "You Deserve Better Than Him"? "Dying Ain't So Bad"? "When I Drive"? I could have written better lyrics. The whole affair was Musical Writing 101 for me. Seriously, seriously disappointing.