CHITA advertises last weeks

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CHITA advertises last weeks

Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:49pm

There's no official date yet, but it looks like Chita is near closing.
Playbill.com article

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re: CHITA advertises last weeks

Posted: 2/9/06 at 2:18pm

That is sad. But I'm happy for Chita that the show is going to have an international tour and that it's not dead.

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 3:53pm

The full advertisment read:

"Last Weeks before International Tour"

so it's not really closing.

#4

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 3:56pm

Alas, the last cheap ploy to sell tickets. It should say "LAST WEEK". And what about the few people who bought those seats for that dance class thing, I hope they are still going to honor that. Adore Chita, But this show was the worst flop of her career.

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#5

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:23pm

No closing date has been officially announced.

Yankee, Ig et what you're saying, but it's not gonna go on tour without Chita, so that's definitely saying something for a closing.

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:27pm

Jimmirae. you should have seen merlin. you might not be so quick to judge this show as a flop

#7

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:36pm

Nothing beats "Bring Back Birdie"

#8

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:36pm

This show is hardly the worst flop of Chita's career.

#9

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:39pm

this is too bad
i really wished this show was going to do well

and she never wrote back to me either...

#10

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:40pm

Chita had some great songs in Merlin, including "I Can Make It Happen" and "In Time Nobody Will Remember Him." Even though the show was a mess, Chita's stage presence made it slightly enjoyable, I'm sure.

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:47pm

Bring Back Birdie
[Original, Musical, Comedy] Performer: Chita Rivera Mar 5, 1981 - Mar 7, 1981 (not including previews)

This is probably the biggest flop. Although I adore the cast album!

#12

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:47pm

Bring Back Birdie - 4 performances

I think that qualifies as the worst.

#13

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:51pm

Jinx. You owe me a coke!

#14

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:56pm

But what of Casper, The Musical?

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 4:58pm

What of it? I don't think it was meant as a serious project and even if it was, she had already committed to The Visit in Chicago. Her run in Casper was limited from the start.

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:00pm

I feel like this is one show that can't be coined as a success or failure.

I mean, yeah, it wasn't what it should have/could have been. But let's face it, it was to see Chita perform, right? That's not an excuse for a poor show, but it is the marketing ploy.

I doubt anyone said, "WOW - Chita is amazing. One of my favorites. Let's go see her on Broadway! Oh, but the reviews....Oh well, forget it."

I think therein lies the problem of her fan base.

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#17

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:05pm

Bring Back Birdie may have had a bad book, but the music is wonderful...especially Chita's three big numbers. Chita was nice enough to sign my Bring Back Birdie poster this Sunday after the matinee. I was worried that she wouldn't sign since it was such a huge flop, but she did! I definitely consider myself Bring Back Birdie's biggest fan.

#18

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:08pm

"I Like What I Do"

I sing this while I clean the apartment. I'm the guy in 13G!

Updated On: 2/9/06 at 05:08 PM

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:12pm

and "Zenda"

and "1491"

maybe now "The Visit" will finally get off the ground....

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#20

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:17pm

I saw her show twice. The woman is a legend. It was worth seeing just to see her perform.
Who does not love Chita? Just Rita?
LOL.

Updated On: 2/9/06 at 05:17 PM

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:25pm

#22

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 5:54pm

Hopefully a cd or dvd will be recorded and it can be sold at the theatres during the tour performances. I'm still holding out hopes for this to be put out on DVD...

#23

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 6:01pm

Looks like Drowsy Chaperone should have waited a week or two.

#24

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 6:19pm

A real shame

We saw it with 2 other couples who loved it. I am also glad we finally met her after NINE

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Posted: 2/9/06 at 7:01pm

Chita Rivera is a class act. She is an amazing dancer and person. Truly an inspiration for anyone that has ever been a gypsy. I love her!

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