DIANA: THE MUSICAL Closing on December 19th

https://twitter.com/DianaOnBroadway/status/1469462581995786252?s=20

Actually still a smidge sooner than I was expecting, was hoping to see it pull through the new year. Save the pandemic I feel as though in recent years, even shows that are hemorrhaging money have been sticking around longer, or that produces don't care to lose money on something they personally believe in... Like the show or not, having it immortalized on film as a great feat— and I hope it encourages others to do the same of their shows. This has been such a guilty pleasure of mine the past month.

Realistically don't see this touring considering it ran as short as it did, was reviewed as poorly as it was, and would need a fair amount of restating per the elevator. But I'd love to be proven wrong. If not that, curious to see if any licensing houses pick it up.

Updated On: 12/10/21 at 07:27 PM

Glad I saw it then.

But frankly… was anyone surprised at this news?

Dang. I can’t say I’m surprised, but this really makes me sad. 
 

I had really hoped this would at least make it through the holidays. 
 

it would be nice if grosses were broken back out by show so we could better really understand how a show is doing. 

Hunh. Figured they'd manage to power through to January at least.

Ah well. I'm glad I saw it pre-pandemic, and I enjoyed it for what it was (campy and far from serious). My best wishes to the cast and staff getting laid-off mid-holiday season.

I’m this weird mix of “Well, DUH!” And “Wait, What?”

My impression was that this was getting traction as like a cult/trashy night out of theatre and would build a fan base on that at least through the new year.

Ugh, so sorry for all those losing their job right before the holidays.

I hope the critics are happy now! They got what they wanted. I loved it so much...oh well. 

Any ideas who is taking the Longacre next? Sing street hopefully? Or the rumored Merrilly We Roll Along revival?

This is why I wished we had the full grosses report. Haven't seen a musical announce a closing date one week before in a long time. Must've been selling so badly to the point where producers didn't even want to push it through the Holiday season with a Jan 1st closing date.

adotburr said: "Although I’m not surprised, I do feel for those losing their jobs around the holidays. I always thought the closing notices had to come like a month out but I guess not? Nine days is so soon. Have other shows had quick closing notices like this one?"

I believe Wonderland and Tuck Everlasting closed just five days in advance. 

Just wait until the regional and amateur circuits get their hands on this. This will go down in history as the next Rocky Horror.

They can ANNOUNCE closing anytime they want, however, unless things have changed, the cast and crew get paid for 2 weeks after they find out.

 

I'm sure peeps will correct me if I'm wrong.