FAREWELL SWEENEY TODD!- Page 6
FAREWELL SWEENEY TODD!
#125Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:08amMeghan is Michael's assistant.
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
BAbigApple
Swing Joined: 9/4/06
#126Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:08am
Well, just because Patti zoomed off with husband and son doesn't mean they didn't all meet up somewhere. I mean, from how it sounds, it's not like the cast could just stroll down the street looking for a bar... (though how fantastic would that be, with the whole audience following!)
Maybe even Sondheim met them somewhere. We can dream!
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#127Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:08amMeghan is Michael's assistant who Yankee and I were talking about.
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
#128Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:09amPeople were definitely discussing a party.
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#129Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:11amUmm, I think I missed something...I don't know how we got onto this confusing subject, but every show generally has a closing party after their last show. Sweeney certainly did.
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
#130Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:12am
Oops, sorry. This thread is moving too fast for this little ol brain of mine, lol.
She IS adorable though. Not to sound all stalkerish, but does anyone know anything about her? I'm just way too interested for my own good.
#131Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:12ammyspace.com/58024120
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
Zyla
Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/06
#132Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:17am
Thanks to everyone who's posted reviews, pictures, etc. It's wonderful, if saddening, to read and see them.
I never got to see the show, but, as I've said on other threads, the cast recording is beautiful, intense, provocative and evocative - much more so, I think, than any other recording I've heard. From my reactions to the recording, from clips I've seen and articles I've read, I'm sure that I would have found the show a thrilling, unforgettable experience.
I can't help but think that maybe, just maybe there's a silver lining to the show closing this early - the original cast being able to stay for the entire run. This cast (again, I base my views on articles, reviews, etc.) seems very close-knit and devoted to the show. I know that Judy Kaye was a great Mrs. Lovett in Ms. LuPone's absence, but I'm sure that some (e.g. BWW posters!) may have found any of the cast members permanently leaving the show to be as tragic as the whole show closing. Just a thought.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#133Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:19am
I certainly believe that some of tonight's magic was due to the fact that the original cast was intact. Not many people are as multi-talented as this troupe. It is a night that will never be forgotten, in my mind anyway.
And, regarding Sondheim, he bolted out of the theater quicker than anyone expected and up 49th. He took a picture with two girls who chased him down. He's such a gentleman and extremely shy.
Updated On: 9/4/06 at 01:19 AM
#134Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:20amI agree. BEcause of the nature of the show, and the small size, it really is best that it closed with all of them together. They were very close.
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#135Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:22am
Good night, all. ANY QUESTIONS, PM me. I'll be happy to answer.
Updated On: 9/4/06 at 01:22 AM
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#137Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:26amYeah, I'm going to bed, but feel free to PM me any questions.
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#138Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:26am
Indeed Neddy.
Kind of exhausting.
And overwhelming. I cried when I got back to the dorm--just the combo of the lcosings, on top of...starting classes soon and other all that jazz. Felt better after talking to my mommy and some friends though 
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
#140Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:36am
Taken down. 
For some reason one of my posts was taken down too, it's either because I mentioned a bar or Gibson, lol. Whatever. I didn't realize this place was that strict.
Anyway, to anyone who wants to share pics: Please go and post them on MC's imdb message board if you can, that way there will be a link there forever. :)
Updated On: 9/4/06 at 01:36 AM
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#141Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:36am
One last thing before I go.
Not that it matters, but I noticed a very pregnant Mylinda Hull walk out of the stage door.
Isabella2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/05
#143Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:42am
really? she was in the audience? i don't know if she was mentioned in the closing speech when he was talking about past cast members...
when he neglected to mention her, i thought to myself, thank goodness she isn't in the audience...yikes!
Edit: this is the Sweeney stage door....not the DRS stage door. Not to worry...Mylinda didn't hear the DRS closing speech then!
Updated On: 9/4/06 at 01:42 AM
#144Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:43am
^ Was Jolene in DRS while Sara Gettelfinger did Gray Gardens. She is also married to Sweeney's stage manager.
Updated On: 9/4/06 at 01:43 AM
Isabella2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/05
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#146Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:45am
ROTFLMAO!
Withoutatrace, you're confusing the closing shows you saw!
Understandable mistake though.
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
#147Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:45amIt's very late...I should just go to bed...it was a stressful, sad day.
#148Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:46am
*makes random noises*
Tonight was...just perfect.
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star?
Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#149Farewell, Sweeney!
Posted: 9/4/06 at 1:50amBig ditto WAT.
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
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