GRINCH to Re-open Friday!! — Page 2

Latest news from source: The theatre owners are in the appeals court trying to over-turn the ruling. They reason that if one of their Jujamcyn Theatres can open during the strike, then all of them can.

Thank you Margo for finding that information out. Though, I still feel that had the Nederlanders stayed Neutral and not suggested that the Union accept the League's contract, there would be no strike against them.

The Union would have had a reason to continue negotiations with Nederlanders separately. As long as they didn't change the previous contract agreement without approval from the Union. It was the imposed work rules by the League, the public threat of a work Lock out that incited the strike and then breakdown of the negotiation process. I believe the Union when the League told them to "go ahead and strike". I hope they got that on tape and honestly, I bet they do. Once though the Nederlander's took the side of the League, they made it clear that they were choosing sides so that ended their neutrality, as least as far as I can see.

It will be difficult for the Nederlanders to convince a Court if they had nothing in writing to carry in with them. Though I would think everything was recorded. Verbal agreements hold some legal precedence I understand. I still don't know how they will get around the fact that they sent, in writing, that request that the Union settle with the League. It can be seen as merely a suggestion but it did seem rather determined to me. I am sure the Union had their Lawyers scour the books before adding the Nederlanders to their strike list.

The trouble with playing both sides. Eventually, if no agreement is reached, you often are forced to choose at some point. I still hold the Nederlanders in contempt for not keeping their oars safely in their own boats and not shifting the tide.

Some Producers might be suing Nederlanders for writing that letter, considering that Nederlanders actually has a lot of successful shows running at the moment. They weren't making lots of money on everything but more than their competitors it seemed overall?

I just hope Disney is suing. If I had a show as big as The Little Mermaid and had to postpone my opening night, I'd sue Nederlanders too! They should have that trial on Court TV! I'd like to see who caved at Nederlanders and authorized that letter. :) I think there is a very good reason why the Union released it to the Press.

What would have been better, would have been if Patrick Paige came out with the company out of the Judges chambers after the ruiling was given.

I also hope the Judge got free tickets.

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Even if it was after?

I mean I totally get it. It was meant more as a joke...which was obviously not gotten.

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Updated On: 11/21/07 at 04:03 PM

Latest news from source: The theatre owners are in the appeals court trying to over-turn the ruling. They reason that if one of their Jujamcyn Theatres can open during the strike, then all of them can.

So are they trying to shut down the Grinch or open all of their theatres?

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"Even if it was after?"

That would most definitely appear to be bribery, and the decision would immediately be overturned by the appeals court.

I know I'm going to sound like a leach.....but....Does anyone know what site to go to for tickets? I can't seem to find anywhere that will let me pick my seats.


I'm only looking for 2 tickets for myself and a friend.


I'm going to get my asbestos undies on now.

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I can't believe the league is appealing this ruling. Can you imagine the press if they are succesful and the show is shut down again. The league needs to get some different advisors. The article below, which has probably been linked somewhere else, tells a pretty good story from my point of view.


http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/arts/2007/11/21/2007-11-21_local_one_stage_union_amasses_5m_strike_.html

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I admit I'd really like a look @ the GRINCH contract w Jujamcyn. From what i can see Jujamcyn had no part of GRINCH except to act as landlords. As long as the producers paid the rent and did not violate federal, state or municipal laws- Jujamcyn should not have resticted their access to the theatre. I see a breach of contract here and look forward to long and protracted litigation between all parties but esp by the GRINCH producers who can ask for damages to their reputations thus impeading their ability to obtain backers for future productions. Good times for all!!!

I just picked up a ticket to Friday's 11am show! Woohoo!

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Bring yer cameras
There will be head Banging
if you want to Strike
It should be all Broadway
the infighting about who is working and who is not is madening!

Don't worry myCapemMan, Playbill is reporting that while an appeal is planned; because of the holiday weekend, it (the appeal) can not be heard before Tuesday - so Grinch is on for the weekend.

From the article on playbill.com:

"Jujamcyn, which owns the St. James, plans to appeal the decision; however, the motion has been tabled until Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Grinch will therefore play this holiday weekend: performance times are Friday, Nov. 23 at 11 AM, 2, 5 and 8 PM; Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 AM, 2, 5 and 8 PM; and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11 AM and 2 and 5 PM."

Updated On: 11/22/07 at 11:11 AM

What about the announcement that all shows were cancelled this week....won't that affect ticket sales for the Grinch since many people already got refunds?

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