Goodbye Spelling Bee!

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 12:53am

One of the funniest shows I have seen.

It will be sad to see it gone.

My friend you will be missed
But now go with dignity
This ends but first on our list
You can go with pride
You’ve been the best looking dude we’ve had all day
You’re a real smart dude as well
Now go home and spell
Give you squeeze some affection
Come on make a connection
Spell with patience and care
That dude is my prayer

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:08am

Spelling Bee is such a fun show. I remember going to it on my second trip to NY (I've had MANY since then), and just laughing so hard!!! I knew right then that I had to keep up with Broadway more than I had been in the past and see a ton of Broadway shows.

I remember being doubled over while watching Jesse Tyler's Leaf for the first time and very touched by the "I Love You Song"
I was Marigold Coneybear not once, but TWICE on Broadway. Exactly my type of participation - no speaking or singing required!

I think it is such a clever and touching show. I'll be sad to walk by Wicked and not see "the little show that could" right there. Under-rated in my opinion.

Congrats on a GREAT run Spelling Bee!

Edited--- thanks to SNL!

Updated On: 1/20/08 at 01:08 AM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:11am

I love this cast and I hope they all do things I can see...I mean, move on to wonderful projects no matter where they are.

BYE BYE BEE! You brought me much joy in SF and NY!

[SNLMedia]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:13am

hermionejuliet, I think you mean Marigold.

I am going to miss this show so much. I have many fond memories of sitting in the front row via lottery tickets and enjoying the original Broadway cast members' hilarious and endearing portrayals numerous times.

[gypsy4]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:19am

is Avenue Q next?

[ShiksaGoddess2]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:20am

I'm going to miss this show. I was just listening to Last Goodbye. I wish I could be there tomorrow (well, today).

[hermionejuliet]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:21am

SNL - you're right! Sorry it's late!! And all these closings are blowing my mind! LOL

[Fosse76]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:26am

"is Avenue Q next?"

What makes you say that? Avenue Q is doing fine.

[gypsy4]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:31am

I'm just wondering it's one of those small broadway shows to.
Updated On: 1/20/08 at 01:31 AM

[gypsy4]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:31am

I'm just wondering it's one of thosesmall broadway shows to.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:34am

In memory of SPELLING BEE, gypsy4, make it a resolution this year to learn how to SPELL.

[clarkstallings]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:41am

SPELLING BEE, you are a show with three times the heart of WICKED, playing in an underground theatre 1/3 the size of the Gershwin. You will be missed. Talk about one hell of a show!

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:54am

I saw it in Chicago and just absolutely fell in love with the show. Its funny, touching and just great fun!!!!!

[goldenstate5]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:09am

"is Avenue Q next?"

Please don't say that, you nearly gave me a heart attack.

But, I do love Spelling Bee. When I first got serious about collecting CDs, I went to this one first (it was just released), and now three years later I've seen it twice (once B'way, once tour) and will miss it very much. The crap upstairs doesn't deserve to keep thriving...

...okay, that was pretty harsh against Wicked...

...on second thought, no it wasn't...

[roseaddams]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 3:26am

I'm so glad I got to see this when it came around to LA -- the original cast was great, of course. But the show itself was so incredibly funny and charming and sweet. It's one of my favorite shows and definitely one of my favorite theater-going memories. I'm sad to see it close.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 6:19am

I love this show! :) It was the first one I saw after knowing I was moving to NYC, so that makes it a little special for me.

It will be missed.

[mijofly19]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 7:34am

One of my favorite shows. All the best to the extremely talented cast in whatever they do in the future. I saw the show five or six times and can honestly say there was never a time where I was bored by the show or any cast member. It will be missed.

[Broadwayluva]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 8:27am

Congrats on a great run!!! you guys rock!

[broadwayrules]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 9:40am

I love Spelling Bee, both times were really really funny. Hopefully it is not forgotten!

[IsolatingAge]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 9:41am

I'm so glad I could've seen this show before it closed. I can't wait for regional productions. This is one of the best shows on Broadway and it will be sorely missed.

Bye Spelling Bee!
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[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 10:09am

It'll be missed; I loved it's heart!

[friedrichVT]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 10:17am

Avenue Q is a Tony award winning musical that is doing good business. Its no where near closing

[Sondheim_Geek]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 10:23am

I love(d) this show in every sense of the word.

Goodbye Bee.

[ILoveMyDictionary]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 10:27am

This is (was) my favorite show on Broadway. I'm so glad I'll get to see the last performance tonight.

[yellibean2]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 11:05am

This show will truly be missed. I hope the best for its future in regional runs and for this amazing cast, who deserve every new project that comes their way.

Goodbye to a show that really had the most heart on Broadway....