Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
#1Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:21pm
Im making this thread as a test.
Apparently Grey Gardens has posted a closing notice. Broadway World is apparently deleting threads about it. I just wanted to see if they would delete this one too.
I don't know why they would as it's a legitimate rumor. Any word about it?
americanboy99
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
#2re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:24pm
i think this one will be deleted for the sole reason that its being used as a test for deletion...haha, yeah
#3re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:27pmAnybody know why? The box office is doing well right now!?
americanboy99
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/06
#4re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:28pmExplanations have been pointed out on other threads. Look around.
#5re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:29pmI think it's likely since MLW is leaving on July 29, they would prefer to close with her and Christine while the show is still doing pretty well than bring someone new in and (most-likely) close when Christine leaves.
#6re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:32pm
I state on my life that there are other actresses out there that could play these two roles. Why not give somebody else a chance?
The SHOW was wonderful. So were the performers, but the show would WORK without them.
There are other actors! Im surprised the producers/cast whoever is invovled in the choice are resfusing to continue telling the story.
I for one did not go for the performances.
With a closing notice, they are ADMTTING that the show isn't good enough to run without the two actors. Which is NOT true!
Updated On: 7/1/07 at 09:32 PM
#7re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:34pm
its the same as saying "Gypsy" wouldn't run without Ethel Merman.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#8re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:38pm
No, it's not.
#10re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:40pm
Do we need 20 threads on the same topic?
Now, I'm starting to understand the mods a bit more.
#11re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:40pm
The SHOW was wonderful. So were the performers, but the show would WORK without them.
The SHOW would not SELL without them.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
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#12re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:41pm
The show would sell if they brought in a bigger name then Ebersole.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#13re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:43pmWell first of all, theaterguy11, the original production of Gypsy closed when Merman left.
#14re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:45pm
And look whats happened?
It's become one of the most revived musicals ever.
It's also considered one of the best musicals of all time.
Why not replace Ebersole and MLW and give more big name actresses a chance to tackle the roles.
#15re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:45pm
Say it isn't so! 
Mary Louise Wilson is great, but I think the show could survive without her. Especially with Christine.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#16re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:49pmWell, then perhaps Grey Gardens will see itself revived to great acclaim in the future. I was just explaining why saying it would close without Ebsersole would be like saying that Gypsy would close without Merman. But the original production did close with Merman, much like the original production of Grey Gardens will close with Ebersole.
#17re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:51pm
I guess I'm just frustrated that the show isn't above it's cast. It's such a beautiful production. One that probably won't be revived.
I think there are other actresses out there that could make this musical just as good, if not better. They will never be given the chance. (And I hope nobody turned it down just becuase they think they're too big to replace somebody...)
#18This thread will soon be a bird that flew away
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:56pm
theaterguy11, if you can come up with a few million dollars in cash in the next week or two you might be able to get Grey Gardens to extend its Broadway run.
I love Grey Gardens, but its closing reflects the financial realities of running a show on Broadway that doesn't have tourist appeal. Shows like this don't do well in August, and Grey Gardens has been limping along at the box office for its entire run.
This doesn't mean it isn't a wonderfully written show, and I also hope to see many other actressed tackling these roles in the future. I expect to see this happening at regional theaters, not on Broadway in August.
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Joined: 12/31/69
#19re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:57pmAnd when that acclaimed revival opens, we'll remember how delightfully bizarre the original was. See it before you wish you did!
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#20re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:59pm(The original production of Gypsy did run longer than Grey Gardens, though.)
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#21re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 9:59pm
The show is just not making enough money to survive.
I think it's the Best Musical of the Season but Money talks.
The proof will be that it may have a great life with wonderful actresses in other venues.
And the amazing Broadway cast will of course continue their wonderful careers.
#22re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 10:01pm
I expect to see this happening at regional theaters, not on Broadway in August.
- Huh? You expect this to be in regional theaters by August? The rights have to be released first.
#23re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 10:08pmI think he meant that instead of being able to see the show in August, he'll see it eventually in the regional circuit...I think.
#24re: Grey Gardens goes Down with MLW?
Posted: 7/1/07 at 10:08pm
Great reading comprehension there Ijay889. Was that sentence really that hard to decipher?
Good luck on your SATs, which apparently are years in the future.
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