I cant see him extending. The rags have been saying his marriage has been strained and he referenced that today about wanting to get back to his family. He's collected all the awards. I hope they re-cast and Lena extends.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
I bought a $155 two weeks ago for Row C in the orchestra, on the side, for Neil's "last?" show in August. I mean, he keeps giving every indication he's not extending, so not sure why people are waiting to book this.
Not that it makes that much of a difference, but the premium seats are "only" $350 on weekdays. The $399 price is only for the weekends.
I was waiting for a possible extension by NPH, but I'm guessing that Bettyboy is right and NPH won't extend.
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?"
"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
"well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
Maybe they think he'll pull a Cher and come back. LOL. Seriously though, it really looks like he won't be extended and you can see the toll the show is taking on him already.
"you can see the toll the show is taking on him already."
Well, he intentionally lost weight for the role to have a more feminine silhouette, so that isn't the impact of the show, but something planned for the show.
I believe he said that he lost weight for the role, but i also seem to remember him saying he lost some during the show's run too. when i say toll- i mean the effects on his marriage, his family, schedule and also his physical appearance.
You could clearly see it on his face that he really wants to spend more time with his family when he talked About it in his speech. He himself said that he was sorry that he hadn't been able to see them as much as he wanted to.
I did a search and it seems like there was ONE non premium seat left! Glad I snatched up the seat when I did! (Just before the Tonys began to air!
I, too, am one of those people that don't live in the city, so pre-planning is necessary == and the few other dates I tried to go, were already sold out.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
Two weeks ago I got 2 seats in the Mezz for $200, can't complain about that. I knew getting tickets in advance was really my only hope of catching the show.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
In his post-win interview, NPH said he think the revival win will help whoever takes over for him, so although that doesn't rule out an extension, it certainly makes it seem like he's not going to be in it for too much longer than his announced run:
I felt like I was jumping the gun a little by locking down seats. Now I'm very relieved I did the same as you by buying two mezz tix for our August visit. I'd be real bummed to have missed this.