It's official. HAIRSPRAY to CLOSE January 18th!- Page 4

[BroadwayGirl411]

Posted: 10/2/08 at 10:36pm

Hairspray will always be one of my favorite shows. It was the show that made me love musical theatre. It made me realize that the broadway stage was something I had to be a part of it in the future. Although it is not a show that does not have a complex story line, the music, the dancing, and the joy the cast brings on that stage every night surpasses every other show I have seen, including Wicked. I know, without a doubt, that the character of Tracy has inspired many young girls, like myself, to follow their dreams, no matter what they are. The show is just a happy go lucky one.

[goldenstate5]

Posted: 10/2/08 at 11:32pm

Oh...snap. Finally a closing that truly resonates with me. This is truly sad, but what's even sadder, and somewhat scary is that it's been one closing notice after another. Is Ave Q next (after all, it is the next in line of Best Musical winners)...

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/2/08 at 11:55pm

i say Spring Awakening is next, then Avenue Q. Might be a lot of empty theaters this winter/spring.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:06am

"Wow, you're not very good at telling rumour from reality, are you EWH?"

Hairspray's closing is NOT a rumor...the cast was informed today that the final performance is on January 18. Harvey Fiersteins return to the show, however, IS a rumor.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:07am

....which leaves a theatre open for brigadoon????

*crossies*

[memphreblues]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:10am

While not my first show, Hairspray was definitely my favourite, and it's the show that made me really, truly passionate about Broadway and musical theatre. It's heartbreaking to hear this. I finally got to see it in July of 2007, and it was an absolute dream come true; completely perfect. Can't really believe this.

Put me on the list of "If Avenue Q is next, I'll explode..."

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:17am

Hairspray was my first Broadway show I saw in NYC. I have seen it twice again Broadway, and twice on tour. I'm going to try to get the money to go up there to see it one last time, but that seems unlikely. But I will see.

[memphreblues]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:22am

It the first show I actually saw on Broadway, too. It was a graduation gift from my dad I know there's no possible way I'll get to see it before January, though. But it was always my plan to go back to see it again (many times). I bought my tickets for the tour this week and now it's going to be bitter sweet.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:26am

Well it will be close to the 31st anniversary (1/15/7 of the first Broadway show I saw and at the same theatre, same section, too. Hairspray holds the record for the show I've seen the most (20).

Updated On: 10/3/08 at 12:26 AM

[Shannon Bo Dannon]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:32am

Hairspray is one of my favorite shows, I'm sad to see it go. =[ It did have a great run, best of luck to cast and crew!

[lakezurich]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 12:36am

WTF?! What is this world coming to?!

[Ole Chum]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 1:12am

im betting the goal is to get people into the theater and extend it into february/march, then let another show come in for the spring.

however, in this economy, im guessing not many people will be flocking to see it one last time... so who knows

[rabymon10]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 1:40am

Why, oh why, oh why? All of our precious bubblegum pop musicals are being washed away on Broadway... and Hairspray, the greatest of them all

Legally Blonde closing I could live with, seriously. Xanadu I shed a tear for. But Hairspray... that's one great frosh of puberty I could live with forever!!

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 1:47am

I'll be sad to see it go, but the show has had an amazing run. Based on the Playbill article, they are DEFINITELY leaving the door open to extend, so who knows. Maybe sales will pick up over the holidays, especially with Harvey coming back.

I'm going to have to go back to see him. As wonderful as the show is in every way, Harvey's performance as Edna is what I found to be the most special, touching, and remarkable thing about the whole experience. As I watched, I was amazed that he wasn't Harvey in drag; he was a sweet, endearing WOMAN who needed some reassurance to be all she could be.

His performance was hilarious, believable, brilliant, and moving.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 2:29am

So is it Official or not?

[theatre2]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 3:33am

poto need to colesd today!!!! great show are say goodbye and this show keeps going and going it is time to say goodbye phatom.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 3:53am

Do you have DS?

[broadwayrob]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 3:59am

Seriously...

shows aren't allowed to close on my birthday.. I don't like the fact that I'll remember that Hairspray closed on my birthday for the rest of my life.

sad, sad news.

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 4:22am

This is really sad news HAIRSPRAY is on the TOP 3 of my favorite musicals of all time and I was blessed to se it with almost ALL of the Original cast (besides Marissa) and what a fantastic all-star cast that was ! Harvey, Dick, Laura, Kerry, Mary, Jackie and of course MATT !!! It will always have a special place in my heart, though it seemed tired when I saw it again in April !
So, bring on the LOOOOONG awaited CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ??? Broadway simply cannot be without a Marc and Scott show !!!!!

Updated On: 10/3/08 at 04:22 AM

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 5:00am

Grr i said this show would close about a month a go and everyone called me an idiot, it was obvious this was coming but its very sad news, such a great show, im glad our London one is still doing great business.

I still think they should move LB in to Hairsprays Theatre

[Weez]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 7:06am

"Wow, you're not very good at telling rumour from reality, are you EWH?"

Hairspray's closing is NOT a rumor...the cast was informed today that the final performance is on January 18. Harvey Fiersteins return to the show, however, IS a rumor.

Whereas Zac Efron going into Joseph in the West End, the bit I was responding to, is NOTHING but rumour. :P

[dlass727]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 7:29am

Wow, another one bites the dust! Well I have always wanted to see it with Harvey and I guess now I will have the chance. It did have a good run though.

[broadwayjim42]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 8:11am

While I don't have enough of an "emotional" attachment to the show to merit a closing night visit, I may try again before it closes, especially if Harvey's back. Bring Jackie Hoffman back while you're at it.

The show is just such a joy. Saw it three times on Broadway and once on tour and it's the rare show in which the touring company pretty much equaled the Broadway crew.

[burnsy]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 9:53am

Ole Chum,

What do you mean "The first show is the last show. Then, theyre going to perform the 6:30 show."?

I checked ticketmaster and they do have two shows on 1/18. Which one should I go to? The 6:30 one?

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 10/3/08 at 10:38am

Good news, for me; I've never seen Harvey in the role.