Hedwig closing Sept. 13 — Page 10

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Skimbleshanks2 said: "If Taye's run had ended on time I wouldn't be firing these shots. I think the fact that it is closing early says a lot about the quality of his performance. The fact that they announced it was ending early one day after the NY Post's scathing review is a point even your Naive Goggles should be able to see."

So the NY Post has the clout now to shut shows within a week? As to 'performance' damn that Chita Rivera as her quality dictated the demise of her show.

Hedwig is closing on its 6th Hedwig, just a thought.

Updated On: 8/21/15 at 12:35 PM

"At this point, we're all guilty of doing the same thing."

Except not really.

Updated On: 8/21/15 at 01:47 PM

No Jane, I don't think you understand. Everyone has a right to be sad about Hedwig closing, but some of the comments made about why it's closing, are ridiculous. Mostly Skimbleshank's comments.

So what are you going to do when your beloved Hamilton closes, Hamilton?

I'll be blaming Javier or whoever the new Hamilton is for ruining the run of the show, obviously! Oh god I have to prepare for a life without Hamilton! I need some LMM news in my life right now. I haven't felt this vulnerable since Christopher Jackson had to miss a week of performances!

No but seriously, I'll probably go to the final performance, wish the cast success in the future and then I'll move on with my life. I certainly won't be crying about it or blaming certain performers for the closing of it, like others are doing here.

And Jane, it's not like you were ever enthusiastic about any Hedwig that wasn't JCM. I figured the show was already dead to you after he left. Why be sad now?

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Updated On: 8/21/15 at 03:09 PM

"And Jane, it's not like you were ever enthusiastic about any Hedwig that wasn't JCM. I figured the show was already dead to you after he left. Why be sad now? "

Well, I'm not sad. I was just defending the other Hedheads who are. Also, you may or may not have read any posts I made about Hedwig at the Jane, but I have raved about Michael Cerveris and Matt McGrath. Actually, with the exception of Ms. Sheedy, all the Jane St. Hedwigs were better than NPH, I thought.

And about my not understanding. Maybe I don't, because I didn't realize your objection was to the posts made about why the show was closing. I thought you were just complaining about the "hysteria" that was shown because it was closing.

Guys, this discussion is going downward fast. I know we all have different perspectives, and I can see where different people are coming from. And I can only imagine how deeply upsetting this is for those long-time Hedwig fans. But to play the blame game, I mean, how does it help anyone? I am a Taye fan (braces for Hedwig's tomatoes to be thrown at me, but please consider I'm just a college student), but even if I wasn't, I think what others have said (Kad, perfectlymarvelous, Jallenc32) holds a lot of truth: When you look at the trending pattern of the numbers, the show has been losing some steam for some time, since at least early spring, when many new shows of 2015 emerged in March. The show is over a year old, yet is competing with new shows that have received more recent press coverage (and some Tony noms and/or wins), and that are capturing the interest of many tourists, as well as the attention of those within the Broadway community.

We have no idea what factors were discussed by the show's team when they decided to close the show. What variables did they consider? I'm sure they brought up the downward trend of the numbers that has persisted for about five months. The issue of what replacement actor, who has the charisma and singing/acting talent to tackle Hedwig, who in addition need to have a big enough name (sufficient general popularity) to increase the numbers, who is available, as others have said, may have been a factor. Does the Belasco have new plans with another production? That is something that is a possibility. Do shows that have stayed open for a while run their course at some point of time (especially when not a "big" show that appeals to the mainstream audience)? Yes, they do. Was Taye's performance a factor? Possibly, but if so, it was just one of many factors, and no one knows how much of a factor the Hedwig team considered it to be. Since none of us were in the room when the decision was made, none of us really know what analysis was made by those involved in arriving at the decision. With all these variables involved, none of us really know what was discussed and considered. Others may disagree, and that's fine, but we can be civil.

Updated On: 8/21/15 at 04:49 PM

Because of the changes, and the actors, I do have strong leanings towards the original show and actors.

Which brings me to my next question, did you even want this revival to happen?

"Which brings me to my next question, did you even want this revival to happen?"

Excellent question, Hamilton.

I was skeptical, leaning towards no.

Excellent question, Hamilton.

I was skeptical, leaning towards no.

Interesting.

Hurry everyone, we only have until September 13 to rehash every Hedwig drama since the new production started through Taye!

wow, thanks haterobics. BUT - after seeing NPH, I did say that I thought he was putting on the NPH Vegas style show. I bad mouthed him like that a few times. I'm not sorry, though, lol!

Namo, not so sure I would characterize criticism of Taye's performance as "trashing him" personally. I didn't see him, but it seems like that people (not just here on the board) in general were pointing out real problems with his performance like not knowing the book for a number of days if not weeks. When I go to a show, I don't expect stuff like this to be repeatedly happening. I realize sometimes people do tend to pile on, and I certainly don't think he was the only reason the play is closing. However, I don't think it would be farfetched to site him as part of the cause. If he had been prepared from the very beginning, we might not be having this discussion. But in the end, we really don't know.