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#1

Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

#2

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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!

So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?

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

#3

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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!

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

#4

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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.

"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball

#5

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

is Avenue Q next?

#6

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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).

#7

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

LOL

So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?

#8

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

"is Avenue Q next?"

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

#9

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

#10

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

#11

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#12

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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!

#13

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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!!!!!

Genius lasts longer than beauty.

#14

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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...

#15

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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.

"You mean what was the best picture of the year or what did they pick as the best picture of the year?" - California Suite

#16

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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.

Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

#17

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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.

#18

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

#19

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

#20

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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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You must think I'm still sixteen. I dropped out of high school for a reason. And I don't care if you're pretty. I'm not admitting you are right. My soul is not a stage. I won't pretend I'm anything I'm not

#21

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

"I'll cut you, Tracee Beazer!!!! ...Just kidding. I'd never cut anyone." -Tina Maddigan, 9/30/06, WS stage door
Avatar: JULIE "EFFING" WHITE, 2007 TONY WINNER. Thank God. I'm thinking about legally changing my name to Lizzie Curry...

#22

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

#23

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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

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

Goodbye Bee.

#24

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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.

#25

re: Goodbye Spelling Bee!

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....

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