GYPSY to Close Early on January 11, 2009- Page 6

[binau]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 2:31pm

"olbinau, the producer has cited the economic times for the closing.

"Though we originally announced that GYPSY would play its final performance on March 1, 2009, due to these uncertain financial times my partners and I have made the difficult decision to close instead on January 11, 2009" said producer Roger Berlind.

People are spending less money on theater, among other things. Not to be nasty, but turn on the news...we are in a recession. And will most likely be for a while. "

Well of course they aren't going to say they it was revived too early. If there was no 2003 revival and it was going from 89 I don't think there would be a problem sustaining numbers even today..

[PRFRMR20]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 2:45pm

Uncageg - As I said before in this thread... though yes the economy is closing the show earlier than originally scheduled, it is only 6 weeks! The show was going to close anyway, this is NOT a casualty of the economy and no this cannot be considered a "hit." Hit is a technical term to mean a show has recouped its original investment. Gypsy is a flop.

[PRFRMR20]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 2:45pm

double post Updated On: 12/15/08 at 02:45 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 4:20pm

qolbinau...I really don't think the timing of the revival is the problem. That's just my opinion.

PRFRMR20...I wasn't commenting on whether it was a flop or a hit. I was commenting on it closing due to the economy. If this was not a casualty of the economy, in my opinion, it would not be closing early. Why would they just close a show early for no reason? And the producer said that it is closing because of the economy. You state that it is closing early because of the economy but that it is not. Which is it?

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 4:44pm

Just because I disagree with the critics doesn't mean my opinion isn't valid. The only thing about this production that I think is better than the last one is Boyd Gaines, though John Dossett was good too. Obviously I'm in the minority, but that doesn't mean my opinion is worthless. The people who voted against Prop 8 were unfortunately in the minority. Does that mean their opinion is wrong? Hell no.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 4:51pm

Yeah, I'm afraid it DOES make your opinion invalid.

[light_thelights]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 4:52pm

I guess I could've seen this coming, although I'm so, so upset. I got my tickets for Jan. 11th last night.

Updated On: 12/15/08 at 04:52 PM

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 4:57pm

The filming note is not up for the new date.

[Jack King]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 5:18pm

"I had a dream.
I had a dream, baby."

Again in five years? :)

Meanwhile, I look forward to "West Side Story." And I have a story about that. I was most fortunate to see the movie shown as a sneak preview in New York. I was puzzled by the opening graphics before the titles. I thought there was something wrong with the projector. But oh, wasn't that a movie. And wasn't that a time. One of my daughters played a role here in a high school staged version.

[jennyish]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 5:43pm

Is there any chance that rush tickets WON'T be offered for the 11th?

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 5:46pm

TimeSquare3, I do my best to respect other people's opinions even when I don't agree with them. I suggest you do the same.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 7:37pm

To safeguard yourself against not getting a rush ticket, just use this code: GYNYT54 and get a balcony seat for the same price as a rush ticket.

[desiree armfeldt]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 11:23pm

Broadway is dying!

I couldn't be more sad about Gypsy!

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 11:32pm

The code was revoked & only available until the 4th.

[Just_John]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 12:02am

I was just able to use the code.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 12:07am

Is that not The Playbill code? Well the Playbill one only lasts until the 4th now.

[Brick]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 12:08am

NY Times:

"...[W]ith the surprise announcement on Sunday night that the much-lauded “Gypsy” would close seven weeks ahead of schedule because of poor box-office sales..."

"Surprise announcement". "Much-lauded".

You may have seen it coming and you may not have liked the production, but the Times sees the situation differently.

And you may not like the Times, but the Times is more important than you. Or, at least a better barometer of Industry opinion than you.

Fair? Truce?

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 2:53am

Point taken. I concur, though my opinion still stands.

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 7:52am

No surprise!
It was on the TKTS booth Saturday nigh last week!

[Gypsy9]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 8:36am

Thank God for cast recordings. I have located my remastered 1999 OBCR with Merman, and am looking forward to receiving the Patti LuPone cast recording for Christmas. And the Bette Midler TV version has good production values, especially the kids' and the farmboys' dance routines. "Broadway, Broadway..." GYPSY will live on in the hearts of those who cherish its memories.

[binau]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 7:19pm

What was the actual production of the 2003 Revival like? I mean, for me the only thing that stands out for this production is the performances.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 7:32pm

even though you may not be effected by the economy, it is the fear that brew this plague.

[ljay889]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 7:32pm

The original costumes and sets of the 03 revival were more minimal than the 08 revival, then Laurents insisted they improve them. It was very bare, until Laurents made them add more. But it was still considered a minimalist production.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 8:31pm

TimeSquare3, I got that code less than a week ago from the Times.

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 12/17/08 at 12:51am

qolbinau, I thought the production was outstanding. The direction, staging, choreography, orchestrations were all perfect. I think the minimalistic set worked. It gave the show a more of backstage vibe. I think everything about the '03 production was far superior to this one, but I'm obviously in the minority.