Company to Close July 1- Page 4

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:42pm

This is pretty much it for Raul, right? I mean, box office poison or WHAT?

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 9:56pm

I blame Mel Brooks!

Updated On: 6/12/07 at 09:56 PM

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:05pm

This is pretty much it for Raul, right? I mean, box office poison or WHAT?

Not unless they change their mind about getting Alan Cumming for the Emcee for that Cabaret revival, I suppose...

But, this is unfortunate news.

Auf weidersehen, Company.

[BobbyErikValjean]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:27pm

Ouch, this ruined a great day.
Last time I checked, winning a Tony for best revival was a good thing. I guess it doesn't matter when the grosses are that low.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:28pm

LA CAGE did the same thing. They closed even sooner after winning.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:39pm

It's Raul. There's no getting around it.

[SweeneyPhanatic]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:46pm

This is the worst early birthday gift I've ever received.

$hit.

[suzannefabulous]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 10:53pm

I'm sad that I never took the time to see it and I'm not going to be able to before it closes.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:01pm

This is very sad news. The show was wonderful tonight. The audience was great. Raul got protracted entrance applause, and, after Being Alive, he got a two or three minute standing ovation. It was incredible, I've never experienced anything like it.

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:12pm

And it JUST won the Tony. Not extremely surprised. But I am sad.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:14pm

I've been away from my computer since early this morning, but some friends called to tell me -- ironically, just as I was on my way to the show. I bought tickets before I heard, but it was right that I was there tonight. It was bittersweet, I guess, because we're in the final countdown, but if ever there were something perfect, it was tonight. Raúl got entrance applause longer than normal; it seemed to say, "we love you anyway." And then after Being Alive, it seemed like the applause would just be typical, until a few people stood up. Looking around the room was like watching a game of dominoes, and the audience gave him a good... probably two-minute standing ovation, in the middle of which he finally broke and cried. It was this beautiful act of protest, in a way, and to be in a room full of love like that is electrifying. In the midst of all of the online bitching and catfights, what happened at the Barrymore tonight was so perfect. I have never seen anything like it. I'll be at closing, and plan to make the best of the next few weeks. I'm going to miss it like hell.

Updated On: 6/12/07 at 11:14 PM

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:23pm

i'll be at the closing performance as well...got my tickets earlier this evening once i found out the closing was official. it will be a very emotional afternoon.

[Amneris]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:24pm

I am seriously about to cry. This deserves a life. It was so brilliant.

[Marlothom]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:34pm

I saw this show back in previews and loved it.

I mentioned this in a previous post, I think that the show KNEW it would close last week, and thus decided to feature Raul, alone. I mean the biggest selling point of this show (IMHO) is that the actors play instruments, and for them NOT to show a group number letting tourists know this, seems like a self-inflicted wound. When I heard they were showing Being Alive, I said to myself, oh this is not a good sign, they've given up.

I will miss this show, but enough with the Doyle concept.

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:35pm

News of its closing is unfortunate, although not surprising. I had hoped it would've hung on a bit longer, but alas. I'll be at the closing performance, rush or purchased ticket; I'll go by the box office tomorrow morning to ask about student rush and report back. I suppose this will mark a sad end to my birthday weekend (and to many other things; I'm not de-emphasizing the sadness of those involved).

[amalou]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:36pm

I actually am surprised. I knew the grosses were going down, but I thought that winning the Tony would give them a boost. Why couldn't they just wait a little longer?

I haven't seen it yet so I guess this is my last chance. Hope I don't get too attached.

[friedrichVT]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:36pm

It's had it's life, it was wonderful and beautifully directed but the folks aint comin'...This is a business ,it's not making money despite it's artistic merits...that's all.

[Katecab99]

Posted: 6/12/07 at 11:57pm

sadness i found out as i was walking into the theatre tonight!

off topic, but it was really amazing to be there tonight - there was so much adoration for him running through the theatre that you could feel it - especially when he got that standing ovation after "being alive". i'm glad that he knows how many people truly appreciate his work.

[ben1986]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:07am

Did anyone go to the stage door tonight? If so I was just curious to hear how it went?

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:07am

Sounds like tonight was an amazing show. I'm going to miss it like crazy.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:14am

Did he cry like Paris Hilton?
C'mon guys, this production has been losing money like crazy.
It did not touch anyone but a few people on the boards.
yes the TONY voters liked the show but the competetion was not great and COMPANY has a brilliant score and book.
I am sure it is closing at a great lose.
And it was going to close earlier but a deal with a new show coming in fell thru.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:15am

I did. I'm friendly with one of the cast members, and planned just to see her and avoid Raúl... because what on earth do you say? But I ended up just telling him he was incredible tonight, and he was very, very gracious. He seemed really thankful for the support from everyone who was there for him tonight.

[ben1986]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:22am

With regard to the idea that the show only affected a few people on the boards, this show was more than that. In an era where special effects and fluff are ruling over broadway, here was a revival that had not only a great book, music and lyrics: it had a HEART. Furthermore it dealt with the idea that marriage and love never are happily ever after, but if you work at it, it could just be one of the best things to ever happen to you.

I'll miss this show, I 'll miss Barbara singing The Ladies Who Lunch, I'll miss Being Alive, I'll miss this show. I guess right now I can take comfort in the fact that I was lucky enough to see this show.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:25am

I agree Ben
The "show" is beautifully writen and the score amazing.

[ben1986]

Posted: 6/13/07 at 12:32am

Thanks, I don't mean to bash it is just fustrating. I'm only twenty and to me broadway is about Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, Evita, Chicago etc......These great shows that relied on the music, the story and the acting. Now broadway doesn't seem like that. Every year more and more Broadway seems to turn to musicals that that don't advance the art, they just want to give a cheap thrill.

With Company this was one of the few shows that I saw this year where I was just blown away by it. Now that it is closing it is hard for me to justify what Broadway is becoming. Granted I love the theatre and will never leave it, I'm just really un-easy about where musical theatre might be headed in the next decade.

Anyway I know I'm ranting but forgive me, I'm mourning.