CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:40pm

"Catch us while you can! Final performance of Catch Me if You Can September 4th. DO NOT MISS THIS INCREDIBLE SHOW"
http://twitter.com/#!/Jay_A_Johnson/status/101059564216135680

#2

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:43pm

Just saw that on twitter as well... seems very sudden! I wonder if Norbs will pull an Alice Ripley and go on tour with it. Doing so would certainly help the show's prospects in that respect.

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#3

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:44pm

While I'm not truly suprised, it's always sad. There will be more announcements in the next few weeks.

Best of luck to all involved.

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#4

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:45pm

That was quick...

#5

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:45pm

I can only say that this score is one of my Top 2 favorites from the season and I certainly hope this tours in my area. Looked and sounded like such a fun and entertaining show... I wish the cast and crew the best in their future endeavors.

#6

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:46pm

Omg, this just sent a shiver down my spine!! Alex Ellis just tweeted it too:https://twitter.com/#!/alexpensive

I didn't realize it was even really struggling! Sad.

#7

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:47pm

This is extremely upsetting! Well to me at least... I love this show and its super sad to hear that It'll be closing

#8

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:53pm

While I will admit I can't stand the show, I thought it would last a little longer... Oh well.
My best to all involved.

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Updated On: 8/9/11 at 06:53 PM

#9

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:53pm

Surprisingly upsetting to me as well. Hope Jay will go on once before it closes and wishes the production a great final weeks.

#10

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:55pm

Do you think the cast just found out tonight when they got to work (that seems to be when both cast members tweeted it)? How upsetting!

#11

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 6:59pm

I am shocked. I knew it wasn't doing great but I thought they would've hung on until the new year.

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#12

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:00pm

Looking at the weekly grosses, I wonder how long PRISCILLA will hang in there.

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#13

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:01pm

It's amazing to me that word of mouth didn't help it more. When I saw it just after the Tonys, the audience was incredibly receptive. I wasn't totally hot on it myself (though I think it deserved to run longer than this), it seemed a big hit among the older, especially male crowd.

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#14

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:04pm

I was just looking at their stats since they opened. They only averaged 52% of their potential gross, and their average ticket price was just under $70.

I'm assuming their advance must have been pretty low.

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#15

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:05pm

So sad, i thought Priscilla would go first

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#16

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:09pm

I'm sure the announcement won't be far behind. Wouldn't suprise me if we have a number of closings that weekend -- we usually do.

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#17

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:10pm

I thought they'd go out with the January slaughter, but, to be honest, I frequently forgot this was even running.

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#18

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:11pm

did expect this show to last too longer, but figured it would be around until the end of the year at least.

I wonder if Elf has found it's home for this season.

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#19

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Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:18pm

^ I didn't think of that, but the Neil Simon would be perfect for Elf. Or the Broadhurst.

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#20

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:20pm

I too thought PRISCILLA would go first and CATCH ME would last until the end of the year. I wonder if SISTER ACT will benefit since they're both family shows with strong title recognition.

#21

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Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:20pm

So much talent wasted.
Bwayphreak put it best: My best to all involved.

#22

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:35pm

I'm shocked this show turned out to be a flop.



Ideally Norbert goes on tour with this. He was the only thing great about the show imo.

#23

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:39pm

Saw it coming from a mile away, but I guess it was a lot closer than that

#24

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:42pm

Norbert has a wife and young family and he certainly doesn't need to do a tour that would take him away from them for a year. I highly doubt you'll see him doing the tour.

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#25

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN closing on September 4

Posted: 8/9/11 at 7:43pm

That sucks, but I suppose it'll be interesting to see what Aaron does next.