First Preview, Opening Nights and Closings — Page 3

Grey Gardens on Broadway: Final Dress
Rock 'n' Roll (London and NY): First previews
Market Boy (National Theatre) - First preview
I Am My Own Wife (London): Closing
The History Boys (NY): Closing
A Moon For the Misbegotten '07 (NY): Closing

Coming up:

Closing: Rock 'n' Roll and hopefully The Homecoming.

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Updated On: 2/26/08 at 02:26 AM

First Previews on Broadway so far:

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Pirate Queen
Les Mis (06 Revival)
Company (06 Revival)

Haven't been to any closings or opening nights yet, but I do have to say being at a first preview, especially for a new show, is quite thrilling. I'll never forget the first preview of DROWSY - I didn't know much about it, save for the few things I read about it online, it was quite the magical experience. However, I want to forget that first preview of THE PIRATE QUEEN...though it was a real treat to see Boublil/Schonberg in the audience.

In general, preview performances are the most rewarding. Elements of the show can change before the opening night, cast members can be replaced, and your opinions aren't molded by critics (except for the Chatterati, of course )

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Opening: Mauritius

Closing: Sweeney Todd, The Producers, Mauritius

2nd Preview:

Gypsy (City Center)

Opening Night:

The Wedding Singer

Closing:

The Light in the Piazza
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Superlatives:

Maureen Moore's last show in Grey Gardens
Megan Lewis's (firs? &) Last in Grey Gardens

Opening Previews- In the Heights

Opening Night- In the Heights (This Sunday!!) =]

I've never been to an opening, but hope to one day. I've been to two closings, The Producers and The Sweeney Todd Revival. Both very thrilling experiences. They say if you can't go to an opening, the next best thing is a closing and I totally agree with that.

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Rent - Bennytour closing

Spelling Bee - SF closing

Phantom - SF closing (the first time)

Jersey Boys - SF closing (all three times)

Piazza - 1st national tour first preview

Les Miz - 3nt closing

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Updated On: 3/9/08 at 05:27 AM

lucky, have fun.

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