Great Comet closing in January?
Great Comet closing in January?
#1Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:24pm
I had a ticket to see the Saturday 6/10 matinee, and got an e-mail the night before that Groban was calling out. I only noticed this little phrase tucked away further down:
"If you are interested in exchanging your tickets for another performance of THE GREAT COMET before it closes on January 7, 2018, you may use our Online Exchange tool"
Is that the legit closing date, ya think? Or just motivation to get people to reschedule in the current block of tickets?
froote
Broadway Star Joined: 2/14/17
#2Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:26pm
I don't think it would be sent out if that wasn't what they were aiming towards.
Such a shame. The show deserved more in more ways than one.
Actorman88
Swing Joined: 3/13/15
#3Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:40pm
Oak is only slated for a short run, right? Is it possible that this is as far as the current block goes and they're courting some bigger names for headlining?
#4Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:43pm
It's not selling with Groban. Always up for 50% off at TKTS. I don't see it running without Groban or another big name.
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DeepVSexyWitch2
Chorus Member Joined: 7/31/15
#5Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:47pm
It's selling just fine. It's average gross potential is around 85%. Just because a show isn't selling out, especially in a barn of a theatre like the Imperial, doesn't mean it's not selling.
Rainah
Broadway Star Joined: 11/24/16
#6Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:51pm
Actorman88 said: "Oak is only slated for a short run, right? Is it possible that this is as far as the current block goes and they're courting some bigger names for headlining?"
I had heard this was the case. Word of mouth from several people down the chain, so take with a grain of salt, but I was told they had "something big" planned.
But with this news... seems like whatever it was may have fallen through. I'm devastated, I love that show (And very thankful I bought tickets to see it with Oak)
adagio
Understudy Joined: 5/13/16
#7Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:51pm
If that's true, I'm going to have to find a way to get back to NYC this fall to see it again. Anyone got a couch I can crash on? 
What a magnificent production!!! I hope they find some way to tour or bring it to other cities! (Chicago, hint hint...)
#8Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:53pm
This is just an on sale thru date, and the email obviously mis-spoke slightly. I would say it is a likely closing date except that the producer of the show has a history of running shows into the ground and I doubt the Shuberts have told them to be out by then this soon. I'm sure they are trying to find someone who will sell tickets but it is not likely.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#9Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 10:32pm
When is Grobin leaving?
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#10Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 10:35pm
Josh Groban's run as Pierre ends in less then 3 weeks. Last show is July 2. Oak Onaodowan steps in the next day until Labor Day.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#12Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 10:49pm
A big female name will be announced soon.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#13Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 10:50pm
trpguyy said: "A big female name will be announced soon."
For what role? Natasha?
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#14Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 10:52pm
Not Natasha. Don't know if she'll sell the kind of tickets Groban has, but from a creative standpoint it's brilliant casting.
leighmiserables
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
#15Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:00pm
trpguyy said: "Not Natasha. Don't know if she'll sell the kind of tickets Groban has, but from a creative standpoint it's brilliant casting.
"
Mate, if you're serious, don't do this to us!!! (Or at least tell us what role so we can speculate. I'm assuming Sonya, maybe Hélène?)
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#17Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:06pm
if I had to guess it is probably someone to replace Amber as she is trying to go do Hadestown in Canada in the fall
#18Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:12pm
Brittain Ashford tweeted something about waiting for big news when she announced she would be leaving for some weeks, so I guess we can speculate about Sonya.
bwaylyric
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/22/03
#19Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:12pm
Hopefully it's not Leona Lewis or Nicole Scherzinger.
#20Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:16pm
It is a magnificent show and after missing out on some Tonys, I was afraid this might happen. It is specialty theatre after all and not for everyone. And I don't see it having a long run without a big name to draw the crowd.
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#21Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:21pm
"Hopefully it's not Leona Lewis or Nicole Scherzinger"
It's not
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#22Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:23pm
I'd gladly welcome a PM with the scoop, trpguyy... I'm dying to know!
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#23Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:24pm
a big female name who will sell tickets is coming in and it's not for natasha... the other female roles are too minor so why would a big name do them and how many tickets can she sell with only one song..
Updated On: 6/14/17 at 11:24 PM
#24Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:25pm
bwaylyric said: "Hopefully it's not Leona Lewis or Nicole Scherzinger.
"
I'm going to be honest, I totally forgot about Leona and Cats.
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#25Great Comet closing in January?
Posted: 6/13/17 at 11:25pm
Can't imagine they'll ever really be able to find a big name for Natasha. Vocally, the role is extremely demanding, requiring a high soprano and a strong belt, and when you add in the physical nature of the production (all those stairs!) it's really a beast. Sonya or Helene seem like much likelier opportunities for star casting- fun roles with a plum song each, and not nearly as challenging to sing or act.
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