Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?- Page 5

[bdn223]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#100

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:08pm

My heart goes out to the cast!! Honestly when Disney did the switcharoo with Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid the entire cast knew well in advance of the closing annoucement except for Annneleise Vanderpool who found out tight right before her first performance, according to Ms. Vanderpool. Beast. Also annouced a July closing in January, 6-7 months vs. less than 2 months for Mary Poppins. I understand Mary Poppins has run half as long as Beauty, but still a long running show deserves a proper send off, and not to be the butt of Reidel's column.

Updated On: 1/8/13 at 05:08 PM

[Tag]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#101

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:15pm

Yes the cast didn't know, but why should they have? It was a leaked story and not initiated by Disney. The cast would have been told if yesterday's announcement was official.

[finebydesign]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#102

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:17pm

Also Disney isn't the only producer here.

[bdn223]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#103

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:25pm

True but i can't see Mr. Makintosh leaking this either especially when he understands the mechanics and personal emotions when it comes to the closing of a long running show. I can only see him accidently leaking this in a Les Miserable movie interview, where he is focused on Les Miserables, that when ge was possibly asked about Broadway and Poppins, the fact that the cast hasn't been informed yet, slipped his mind. The leak was probably an intern, but still.

[ucjrdude902]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#104

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:36pm

A friend of a friend in the ensemble said that apparently the cast was informed to be there an hour before curtain. I'm thinking its either to inform the cast or clear up rumors.

[Kad]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#105

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:37pm

Either way, it's going to be awkward!

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Jonwo]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#106

Posted: 1/8/13 at 5:54pm

I agree, it would be unlike Cameron Mackintosh to leak about the closure of a show he's involved in but I'm sure he would be consulted by Disney/Tom Schumacher first about closing the show on Broadway.

It's weird it's not been given a long closing notice, the original London production of Poppins had a six months notice.

[JohnyBroadway]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#107

Posted: 1/8/13 at 6:31pm

I do feel bad for all involved, considering the fact it would leak out from Disney. I do hope Schumacher gives the press the big finger.

[TheatreKid3]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#108

Posted: 1/8/13 at 6:39pm

IT'S OFFICIAL:

Just announced on MARY POPPINS' Facebook:

"Thank you for giving us six sensational years on Broadway, but the time has come to bid farewell to New York City. We hope to see you one last time before our final performance on March 3rd."

I must say I'm a little surprised.

Updated On: 1/8/13 at 06:39 PM

[blaxx]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#109

Posted: 1/8/13 at 6:56pm

I don't know why people feel bad for Gavin Lee. He was involved with this show for over a decade.

I feel worse for Bianca Marroquin. First she gets cast to replace Roger in Evita and the production closed. Then she took Mary Poppins in hopes to be the next Broadway replacement, now she's SOL. She just can't catch a break.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[TheatreKid3]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#110

Posted: 1/8/13 at 7:29pm

POPPINS' final performance has no tickets available in the Orchestra or Mezz. They must be making a big event out of it.

I hope they get a special Playbill made for it as well. Updated On: 1/8/13 at 07:29 PM

[JohnyBroadway]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#111

Posted: 1/8/13 at 8:19pm

On the bright side, Disney will have over a year of Aladdin campaigning for Aladdin.

[ucjrdude902]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#112

Posted: 1/8/13 at 8:59pm

Cast is hurt and pissed for obvious reasons if you ask me.

[ClumsyDude15]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#113

Posted: 1/8/13 at 9:28pm

I'm betting you there'll be a "by popular demand" extension - with either Laura Michelle Kelly or Ashley Brown returning along with Gavin Lee.

"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

[ACL2006]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#114

Posted: 1/8/13 at 9:38pm

I just don't see the need to close it March 3 and leave the theater empty for about a year. Hoping ticket demand increases and we see a nice extension.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[ClumsyDude15]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#115

Posted: 1/8/13 at 9:42pm

ACL - I totally agree. Why would Disney miss the chance for one more big boost before going out with a bang? Why would Disney let it's own theater sit dark for a YEAR when it could have Mary Poppins run through another summer, get a final hurrah, and then close it later on down the line to make room for Aladdin.

It just baffles me that a company like Disney wouldn't think of such a concept when closing one of it's pretty big hits.

"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

Updated On: 1/8/13 at 09:42 PM

[frogs_fan85]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#116

Posted: 1/8/13 at 9:48pm

Perhaps they've planned out a timeline for the renovations and that much lead time is required?

Having worked on long term capital renovations in a theater, I don't think it is outside the realm of possibility that a year is needed (depending on the type of work that is going to be undertaken). Updated On: 1/8/13 at 09:48 PM

[ClumsyDude15]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#117

Posted: 1/8/13 at 9:49pm

That's entirely possible, it just seems really weird.

"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

[Jonwo]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#118

Posted: 1/8/13 at 10:15pm

The Prince of Wales Theatre in London closed to be renovated, that took under a year so it's possible but wasn't The New Amsterdam refurbished between The Lion King closing and Mary Poppins opening back in 2006. I do think it's possible it'll extend due to increase in ticket sales, it happened before when Les Mis announced its closure on Broadway only to extend another two months when ticket sales jumped.

[Jonwo]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#119

Posted: 1/8/13 at 10:15pm

The Prince of Wales Theatre in London closed to be renovated, that took under a year so it's possible but wasn't The New Amsterdam refurbished between The Lion King closing and Mary Poppins opening back in 2006. I do think it's possible it'll extend due to increase in ticket sales, it happened before when Les Mis announced its closure on Broadway only to extend another two months when ticket sales jumped.

[zamedy]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#120

Posted: 1/8/13 at 10:37pm

'It's run will put it right between HAIRSPRAY and AVENUE Q on the list of Broadway's longest running shows.'

Interesting. Who'dda thought.

[beautywickedlover]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#121

Posted: 1/9/13 at 12:24am

I will miss 'Mary Poppins'. I do have high hopes for 'Aladdin' since it is a great film. But I really do hope that it does not turn out to be like 'The Little Mermaid'. It was a mistake to close a timeless musical like 'Beauty and the Beast' for a mess of show, which its only redeemable things were the women originating the roles of Ariel and Ursula.

[JohnyBroadway]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#122

Posted: 1/9/13 at 12:35am

I hope they include " To Be Free"

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#123

Posted: 1/9/13 at 1:15am

Add me to those who think this will be a repeat of the Beauty and The Beast fiasco...

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[PlayItAgain]

Breaking News: MARY POPPINS to Close on Broadway March 3, 2013; ALADDIN Next at the New Amsterdam Theater?#124

Posted: 1/9/13 at 1:29am

Aladdin will be open before Xmas... just fyi....