CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre- Page 2
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#25re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:05pm
That is odd. Isn't there something in Equity about having understudys/standbys for leading roles?
Regardless, this is terrible news and my heart goes out to Norbert and his family. By all accounts, they were a very close family growing up and the loss is increased by the manner of her death.
Sad.
#26re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:08pmEquity would not allow that. They're required to have understudies.
#27re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:09pmWhat horrible news! She was stabbed to death?! And from the article BWW just posted it sounds like Jennifer Hudson was also stabbed but survived! How awful.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#28re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:11pm
The fact is that understudies are rarely ready before the first preview. Hell, the leads rarely are. It was a wise choice to cancel. Let's not second-guess them.
eta: BWW needs to fix that error fast. It makes them look like idiots.
Updated On: 7/22/09 at 02:11 PM
#29re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:14pmI agree, ghostlight2. Which is why I believe the first two shows were cancelled. I really don't see Norbert being able to perform this weekend, and my guess is they are using these two days to frantically prepare the understudy for the weekend.
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#30re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:14pmThis show's had a rocky road.
#31re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 2:35pm
I really can't imagine going back to work so quickly after such a tragedy.
I'd be out for months.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#32re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 3:53pm
(Edit) I posted that news here because the mods deleted the thread I started.
Why they would delete a thread about free tickets to a pre-broadway try out is beyond me...
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#33re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 3:59pmWhat a very odd thread to announce "great news" in.
#34re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 4:27pm
Condolences to the Butz family.
I heard about the murder yesterday on the local news (I live in the Seattle area), but the news didn't make the connection (nor did I) to Norbert until today, when I was watching the noon news, where they finally made mention of the canceled shows. What a horrible tragedy.
#35re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/22/09 at 10:10pmI was at the theatre today. Norbert will be going on when the show begins previews this Tuesday, the 28th.
antz
Chorus Member Joined: 8/9/07
#36re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 7:56pm
Two more shows will be added next week. Even though I had tickets for this week's previews, they did the right thing to cancel.
Condolences to the Butz family.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#37re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 8:03pmTruth be told, we know I have never been a fan of Butz in his projects, but I would give that man a standing ovation every time he walked onto and off of that stage. It takes a LOT of strength to be in hsi shoes and do this show.
jennafan
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/06
#38re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 9:12pm
I hope the fans are respectful to Butz and don't go to the stage door to say "Sorry about your sister."
I think he will need his space.
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#39re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 10:09pmI suspect he won't stage door @ all @ 1st but leave thru a seperate entrance/exit for exactly that reason.
#40re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 10:58pmIf it were me - I wouldn't do the show.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#41re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/23/09 at 11:24pmThe old adage "the show must go on" aside, perhaps he takes comfort in his work. In any case, as horrible as this incident is, no matter what he did for a living, eventually he has to go back to it. He's mourning his sister, he's grieving with his family, but life goes on, and a lot of people are counting on him. There isn't much else he can do - it's in the hands of the police now. We can only hope they get this guy.
TheColorOfFlame
Featured Actor Joined: 8/31/04
#42re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/24/09 at 1:44amwell said, ghostlight. so sad.
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#43re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/24/09 at 10:42pm
Unconfirmed report of an arrest. Hope it's him.
a report
Updated On: 7/24/09 at 10:42 PM
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#44re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/24/09 at 11:01pmHow horrible! My prayers, thoughts, and condolences are with his family.
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#45re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/24/09 at 11:59pm
More info on the arrested.
So sad that Norbert, his family and his sister's partner suffer this senseless and cruel loss.
I wish them consolation and fortitude in carrying on in their lives.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#46re: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Cancels First Two Previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue
Posted: 7/25/09 at 1:11am
Very well said, Ghostlight.
Just because you return to work doesn't mean your grieving/mourning is all over. Even people that lose a SPOUSE seldom miss more than a week of work. You can only let it consume you for a short period of time. You NEED to let your mind be active. You NEED normal in your life. Singing and acting and being a part of the show IS normal for him.
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