Broadway's Sweeney Todd Closes Shop On 9/3; Tour set for '07- Page 2

[sidneybruhl]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:26pm

Sorry to hear this, but I'm excited for the tour!

[Piazzaslight]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:28pm

NOOO!!!

I also literally gaaped when this announcement was made. I can't believe this show is closing. I concur that it deserves t run for AT LEAST a year. But, it recouped, it had a successful run, the concept was brilliant (To me, at least, it certainly didn't appeal to everyone).

I am curious as to how this show will do on tour. It's not exactly a show that any random Joe Schmoe will run out and see, with it's morbid air and "out there" concept. Only time will tell, I guess.

[sunflower12063]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:30pm

I was coming from out of town again twice in the fall to see the show for the last time. I just bought my ticket for September 3rd and will begin making new travel arrangements.

If anyone gets tickets for the 7:00 show that day, please come by and say hello to the wheepy girl in row bb, seat 112!

Many future successes to all the Sweeney's

Updated On: 7/31/06 at 07:30 PM

[yodamarie78]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:30pm

ETA: I'll be there closing night as well.
Updated On: 7/30/06 at 07:30 PM

[gustof777]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:32pm

"I also literally gasped when this announcement was made."
- me too

"the concept was brilliant (To me, at least, it certainly didn't appeal to everyone)."

me too I was a little weary at first but see it done like that was just incredible and it worked and the production had such balls! It was amazing

[MOXIEINTHECITY]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:35pm

Wow. I gasped too. Then I went and bought tickets for closing night.

[Bohemian1232]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:36pm

.

Sad, but I guess that it's not a surprise.

[Piazzaslight]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:36pm

Well, honestly, at first I had A LOT of doubts as to how the whole actors/musician concept would work. However, after seeing video clips on Broadway.com, I was convinced that it would work well. Then, I saw it and... whoa. One of the best productions I've seen in a while. It was a little slow at first, but by "My Friends" they had me under their spell. Good luck to the cast of SWEENEY TODD, and I hope to see another revival of SWEENEY TODD soon.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:38pm

Sigh.

It's a terrible shame, though not unexpected. It's so beautiful, visceral, and for me, everything a theater experience should be.

I've been telling everyone I know who hasn't seen it yet to do themselves the favor of getting there before it's gone.

[I<3bway]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:39pm

No!! And I was was starting to get into the cd!!

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:40pm

Side note for those of you going to closing night; ask around about the tour (i.e. stops, dates, etc)

[alicia_11212]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:48pm

Man! And I was booking show tickets this weekend for the 9th/ 10th September weekend- I've already booked my flight so I can't go beforehand. Crap, my only chance to see Lupone

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:50pm

Anyone think some of the cast members will tour with the show? I imagine it's going to be hard to find replacements for all of them, at least without reorchestrating everything. Though they have to have some people in mind since they did announce to tour.

[wickedfanatic34]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:51pm

i have to go see it and meet patty because she graduated from my high school.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:52pm

"i have to go see it and meet patty because she graduated from my high school."

It's Patti.

[boxers7]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:53pm

I wouldn't be surprised if most of the cast toured.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 7:58pm

i am in a panic to see the show!!!!!!!

[Katecab99]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:01pm

i am heartbroken

[queendork]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:04pm

I'll be there closing night as well. Row B.

[dented146]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:06pm

Seeing Sweeney was among the many highlights of two recent visits to NYC. It is a fine production and I feel very lucky that my rekindled love affair with your city took place at this time.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:06pm

me too. row E.

[catharsis]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:08pm

Wow. That's really unfortunate to hear. I was really hoping to see it one last time, but now I know that's not possible. Such a shame...
I just hope that the tour will be good, since it's such a hard show to master.
Best of luck to this wonderful, absolutely talented cast!

[MOXIEINTHECITY]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:09pm

Ahhh..Kate!!! I'll be there too! I requested row AA.

Let's meet before hand?

[Glebb]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:13pm

Sh*t!

I swear I floated above my seat for the entire length of the show.
Recording is great.
I'm thankful to have seen this show.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 7/30/06 at 8:13pm

I gasped outloud. I knew that it would close within the next few months and intially though Thanksgiving. I had no idea it would close this soon! I'm so sad!


I just bought my ticket! Its the last row of the theater but I don't care, as long as I am there.

Updated On: 7/30/06 at 08:13 PM