First Preview of NERDS has been canceled

[WhizzerMarvin]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #1

Posted: 2/12/16 at 7:30pm

I just got a call from Telecharge telling me that the first preview of NERDS has been canceled and my tickets would be refunded. 

 

Will this be another Mambo Kings/Fat Pig situation? 

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[ClydeBarrow]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #2

Posted: 2/12/16 at 7:47pm

I doubt anyone is surprised by this seeing as how it's a month and a half away from beginning previews and no cast has been announced. Wonder what's actually going into the Longacre.

"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah

[broadwayboy223]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #3

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:07pm

Nerds the musical just doesn't sound appealing at all. How did it manage to get on Broadway?

[iluvtheatertrash]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #4

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:19pm

Wait. They actually announced and put this on sale? God, I haven't seen a single article about it! 

"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman

[CindersGolightly]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #5

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:23pm

Oh geez. I hate seeing theatre fail, even if they are encouraging cell phone use. Hope they can get back on track. And perhaps maybe some more publicity.

They/them. "Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."

[WhizzerMarvin]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #6

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:26pm

It's been on sale for a while now- I think they announced it as soon as the closing for Allegiance was announced. 

 

The show's website is still in beta with zero info about anything and, as Clyde mentioned, not a single member of the cast has been announced. How do they not know who will be playing Gated and Jobs? 

 

The title is such a turnoff. My friend was saying all he can think of when he hears it is the candy and all I can think off is the Revenge of the Nerds series. 

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[little_sally]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #7

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:41pm

All I can think of is Revenge of the Nerds too.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

[broadwayboy223]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #8

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:42pm

If this actually gets to open I'm going to be kind of upset that this got to be on Broadway and Rebecca didn't (I know it's annoying I've just been wishing for a English cast recording of it)

[ACL2006]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #9

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:48pm

it's supposed to start previews on March 31 & open on April 21. If the first few previews get cancelled, how much further can they push back opening night?? What's the latest date for the Tony cut-off?

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[ChildofEarth]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #10

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:57pm

ACL2006 said: "it's supposed to start previews on March 31 & open on April 21. If the first few previews get cancelled, how much further can they push back opening night?? What's the latest date for the Tony cut-off?

 

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I'm assuming they don't think they are getting nominated. Maybe performing would help them, however..

[RippedMan]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #11

Posted: 2/12/16 at 8:58pm

Oof. That's not good. I mean they had like 5 days of auditions already. 

[asmith0307]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #12

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:04pm

RippedMan said: "Oof. That's not good. I mean they had like 5 days of auditions already. "

 

And they literally JUST had auditions. They are cutting this all pretty close, aren't they?

 

[gypsy101]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #13

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:16pm

Wow, this news should be shocking to no one. This show is already a mess. Maybe it's a simple score with simple script and staging, hence they only need 5 weeks of rehearsal.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."

[WhizzerMarvin]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #14

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:20pm

Why are they rushing this in? I know sometimes a theater becomes available and you feel like you have to take advantage when opportunity knocks, but if you come in before the piece is ready you are doomed to failure. 

 

I'm not aware of the history of Nerds, but it screams NYMF show. Does anyone know if that's the case? Won't they still need to make changes, perhaps significant ones, around whomever they cast? Shouldn't there be at the very least an intense workshop with the Broadway cast, if not an out of town or off-Broadway production? 

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[gypsy101]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #15

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:26pm

I think I had heard there was some kind of out-of-town production, but it was a while ago (over a year ago). Not sure where or when exactly.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."

[LizzieCurry]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #16

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:31pm

Philly, 2013. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/nerds-starring-stanley-bahorek-and-matt-bradley-begins-return-engagement-at-212196

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[WhizzerMarvin]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #17

Posted: 2/12/16 at 9:45pm

Thanks for the link. Looks like there was a production in 2007 and this "return engagement" in 2013. Stanley Bahorek played Gates; he was excellent as Benjamin Britten in February House. 

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #18

Posted: 2/12/16 at 10:21pm

I saw it in 2007 and I can barely remember anything about it. 

[NOB88]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #19

Posted: 2/12/16 at 10:25pm

Wasn't Wesley Taylor attached to this at one time?

[Markecib]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #20

Posted: 2/12/16 at 10:35pm

There was another production in early 2013 with Darren Ritchie, Diana DeGarmo and Leslie Kritzer in NC http://m.playbill.com/news/article/photo-call-first-look-at-broadway-aimed-nerds-musical-with-darren-ritchie-s-201749

[ncgator]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #21

Posted: 2/12/16 at 10:58pm

I saw the NC production and really enjoyed it overall, as did the people I went with.  That being said, I work in the tech industry and that may have added to my interest.  The only major negative I remember is this Italian clown character that came in toward the end that I thought made no sense at all.

[VintageSnarker]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #22

Posted: 2/13/16 at 12:26am

It could have a bigger stage and a better rake but the Longacre isn't a terrible house. Can't they get anything better than this in there?

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #23

Posted: 2/13/16 at 12:50am

I truly thought this was a Revenge of the Nerds musical at first. And whenever I see the title all I can think of is: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZEdDMQZaCU

I like a good rhyme more than a good time

[Pootie2]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #24

Posted: 2/13/16 at 1:04am

 Oops, I thought it was about Revenge of the Nerds, too. This timing is surprising--has another musical been on such a short schedule without a cast a month before previews... And succeeded?

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[two ladies tickets]

First Preview of NERDS has been canceled #25

Posted: 2/13/16 at 12:45pm

Allegiance must have had ZERO advance if it's being kicked out for Nerds. 

I wonder if they realize that their first preview will now be on April Fool's Day.

Do we think that they might use a lot of the 2013 cast for this transfer, since they would still be familiar with the material? Maybe that's why they haven't started rehearsals yet? I suppose I'm just trying to give them the benefit of the doubt.