GLORY DAYS.- Page 5
GLORY DAYS.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#100
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:05pm
--- "Why are we mourning this? The show stunk. The problem wasn't "not ready/appropriate for Broadway." It just wasn't good--not the story, not the nonexistent character development, not the charisma-less performances."
Glad you said that, FrontRow.
I've been getting really tired of the comments suggesting that it deserved/should have had a home Off-Broadway. Sure, an Off-Broadway venue would better suit the piece than one on Broadway (which just saying feels awkward because this had NO business whatsoever on Broadway and the critical reaction/closing prove that), but that doesn't mean it should even be playing Off-Broadway. The show just isn't really any good.
The writers, I'm sure, will keep learning and working. Maybe they'll have a more successful outing later, but this piece is what it is.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#101
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:09pm
I just got done reading all the reviews for this show that someone posted on the castrecl list. I swear, reading all the reviews took longer than the actual run of the show!
Anyway, I feel sad that this happened (the closure), but hey, you live and you learn, either to write/produce better musicals, or to go into another field. At least they had the opportunity, which a lot of people don't seem to get these days.
Anyway, I put in my order for the Opening/Closing night Playbill, so even though I didn't get to see it, I'll have a part of theatre history (infamy).
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#102
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:18pm
"Top of the World, Ma. Top of the World.... whaaaa?"
BOOOMMM!
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#103
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:20pm
Let's look on the bright side, people will always remember that this show closed after one performance (a rarity these days).
That being said, I wonder who sold the producers on this show? Was it the small show, large profits concept (i.e., Avenue Q)? There had to be a business plan and return on investment somewhere along the way.
Updated On: 5/7/08 at 07:20 PM
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#104
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:22pm
Interesting- come back in ten years and see how many say they were there 
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#105
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:31pmIts a shame but hopefully the writers are passionate enough about theatre that they will dust themselves off and try again
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#106
Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:45pmWishing everyone who was involved with the show all the best!
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#107
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:02pm
1 performance-The last time that this happened was TAKE ME ALONG (1985) .
23 yrs ago...wow! some posters here were not even born yet!
J*
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#108
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:03pmthe public should put HAIR there... it's the perfect space for it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#110
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:06pm23 years - isn't that the age of these writer's? or did I make that up?
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#111
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:09pm
Haha. I think they ARE 23.
I'm just kind of taken by this whole thing. I didn't think I would experience a show closing in one night anytime soon. And I didn't even see the show!
It still feels kind of cool... in a weird way.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#113
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:12pm
oh my god! YOU GUYS are right!
1985- the last 1 performance show was is the year Nick Blaemire (composer) was born!
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#114
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:14pmI must be thinking of another show. Now that's gonna bug me.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#115
Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:59pm
I just left him a note on his facebook's wall and a smiley ballon gift... I thought I'd share...
*******
Nick-
Please dont get discourage! I have a feeling that someday you will write a Great American Musical! Remember you have friends that like you! Pls keep wriiting!
Jay
*********
and there's a lot of notes of support from his friends! 
J*
Updated On: 5/7/08 at 08:59 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#116
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:03pm
Let me ask you something---
These are two men. Two ADULT, GROWN men. Why do you all feel the need to act like they're 10 year olds and pity them more than you would Andrew Lloyd Webber? It's absolutely ridiculous. Their show stunk. Period.
Personally - I think this is brilliant and amazing because I totally called it at the first preview.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#117
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:06pm
Are you directing your question to me?
No. I am doing it as his friend. I have 57 posters friends here at BWW and they can ALL attest to you.. that when its their b-day, or bought a house or sick or even finish a thesis... I write on their wall and give them gifts like congratulations, b-day cake..etc...its just me!
Is that wrong?
J*
Updated On: 5/7/08 at 09:06 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#118
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:09pmNono, it's to EVERYONE. Including the critics. I just think it's pathetic. Judge them as you would any other writing team.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#119
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:12pm
Well, I'm glad I got a chance to see this, cuz I did like it.
Best of luck to the cast and all!
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#120
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:19pm
First, the usual joke:
How long till bryan starts petitioning for a cast recording.
Now the seriousness:
This sucks. This really does. On the one hand, you have to respect them for knowing when to throw in the towel. I felt the same way when I heard High Fidelity was closing. On the other hand, these guys have nurtured this piece and their dream has basically come true and been crushed at the same time. It's really sad.
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#121
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:26pmI had a ticket for this Sunday's matinee... Now I'm left with an open spot to fill. Any suggestions? I haven't seen THE 39 STEPS yet but am also interested in seeing ADDING MACHINE. Oh what a position to be in.
Equus (11/8), Billy Elliot (11/8)
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#122
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:28pm
see SAVED- its 50% off and here's the code : PHMD at www.playwrighthorizon~ I might SEE it..I'm not 100% sure.. I have not bought tix yet bec. I might give it away again!
The 39 Steps is discounted too
ADDING MACHINE- discounted too - a good choice!
J*
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#123
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:29pmYes, we should expect high quality work to be on Broadway, but that we should judge young, inexperienced, up-and-coming writers the same way we would someone with decades of experience? That seems ridiculous to me.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
re: GLORY DAYS closed per playbill#124
Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:43pmWe did it to Tom Kitt. We did it to Amanda Green. We do it to Georgia Stitt, to JRB. I mean, really, guys. They're adults. They're composers.
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