Hedwig questions

Sarcastic or wishful comments aside, why wouldn't he close it?

I could think of a few reasons. Not sarcastic nor wishful ones.

There is no reason to think anyone else would take over that night. As for tickets, the show is almost completely sold out. The few tickets that remain are priced at $350.

Jane2 said: ""There is no reason to think anyone else would take over that night."

no reason? speak for yourself dude.

Jane, do you know something? Do I need to grab a ticket for this post haste?

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Everything points to Taye closing, including the various social media accounts. I know Darren and Neil may not even be there because the Creative Arts Emmy's are the night before - Darren is nominated and Neil usually attends.

it would make sense for John to close it, but he's filming a movie so who knows. It could be Andrew or Michael as well.

The real problem would be getting a ticket.

VotePeron said: "Well, I have a ticket to closing. Just saw Taye again last night to catch Shannon's last Yitzhak (she was brilliant btw), so I wouldnt be mad about seeing someone else do closing! JCM should really do it.

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How was Taye last night?

i have no interest in seeing it with him. I get kind of angry when I hear stories that he didn't know his lines. I know it's irrational, but I love that show so much and I find it disrespectful that he's not better prepared. I'm not the biggest NPH fan, but at the very least, he gave it his all.

Don't start spreading rumors Jane2 or making things up!

I personally don't see any reason why Taye Diggs wouldn't close the show. I get that he's not the best Hedwig, but his contract goes until either October or the show closes, and since the show is closing before his ending date the only logical explanation is that he will be the one playing the lead role at the show's closing performance. That's usually how it works at every other show on Broadway.

This isn't directed at the OP, since they were asking a genuine question, but I don't understand why people keep insisting that the producers will magically decide to put on a different actor just for the closing night performance. I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point.

Of course, I could be completely wrong, and JCM could come back for that special night, but I don't believe it will happen.

"A Director said: "Don't start spreading rumors Jane2 or making things up!""

I have you blocked but since Haterobics quoted you I had to see your blathering.

First of all, stop spreading rumors that you're a director. You don't know the first thing about theater. If you DID, you'd have known what was going on at the Jane.

Your post is so ridiculous I have to deduce you're a troll. A troll with serious issues.

haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point."

I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise? I think JCM is too classy to even consider coming in and being like, let me finish this properly. As much as people might want to see that, I think it's completely unreasonable."

You're right, and I'm sorry if I came across rude; that wasn't my intention. I was just expressing my view on the matter, because it seemed like people were speculating over whether Taye Diggs would be replaced on closing night, not necessarily on this thread, but on the other Hedwig one about the show's closing.

ChildofEarth said: "I think it all stems back to Neil who said he wanted to do the last show - and then the rest of us just go crazy over John like we always seem to do."

Pretty safe to assume Neil isn't putting the heels on two days before his new live TV show airs for the first time.

Updated On: 8/24/15 at 02:02 PM

It probably wont happen but how cool would it be seeing Neil or John coming down on stage and supprising everybody when the show starts.