JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#1JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:22pm
Woah.
"The musical stopped performing on Saturday, citing “a limited number of positive Covid test results.” And on Monday night, the producers said they would not reopen."
Like last March, it's awful for all involved that they played their final performance without knowing it.
#2JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:24pm
Sucks it had to happen that way. Happy trails to all involved!
Oh look, a bibu!
#3JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:27pm
I think we can expect more of these to happen. A real shame.
#4JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:30pm
So upsetting.
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RUkiddingme
Broadway Star Joined: 12/9/11
#5JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:31pm
Since when did covid symptoms include poor sales?
The shows that are closing are closing because not enough people want to pay money to see them.
#6JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:33pm
I mean, cancellations and hesitancy of people going to the theater does have a part to play here. But ok.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#7JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:33pm
Also, so much crap was lobbed at this cast for stuff that was beyond their control. My heart goes out to them all. They're a talented bunch and I hope they all find good work in healthy environments after this.
If there's a bright side, I hope this was a learning experience for many people in the industry on how to handle/not handle certain things.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#8JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:35pm
RUkiddingme said: "Since when did covid symptoms include poor sales?
The shows that are closing are closing because not enough people want to pay money to see them.
"
Since shows have to return tickets sold and lose all that revenue?
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rpvee2
Chorus Member Joined: 11/21/20
#9JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:38pm
RUkiddingme said: "Since when did covid symptoms include poor sales?
The shows that are closing are closing because not enough people want to pay money to see them.
"
Orrrrr they know this is just the beginning of a vicious and abrupt wave that will only keep cancelling shows while still paying rent. I feel like only the big staples - Hamilton, Phantom, etc. - are going to survive this.
#10JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:42pm
This makes Diana's choice to close yesterday seem like an especially good move, since it's very possible they wouldn't have gotten a proper closing night otherwise.
#11JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:46pm
I really want to see this again. Heartbroken. This is expected to tour in 2022. I do think others will follow soon.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#12JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:46pm
Sad for the show, I really enjoyed it. Brilliant cast.
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BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#13JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:48pm
All the best to the cast and crew for finding new work in the new year.
#14JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:51pm
Really thought Act 2 was A LOT to take in. But it made me very emotional, more than most shows ever did. Thinking this will tour well.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#15JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:52pm
OMG. Wasn't expecting that.
#16JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:52pm
This and other shows were always going to close in January but this is a horrible way to do it. Beyond that, there are a few shows that have a fighting chance of making it until Spring, but that will take leadership, and right now the leadership is lost at sea on what looks like a sinking ship. So sad. What's needed is a clear strategy, with clear terms, for the next two months. Without that, we are going to be left with the bare minimum of shows still breathing in spring. It didn't have to be this way. What a disaster.
#17JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:59pm
Wow this is devastating. This is all feeling a little too similar to March 2020.......
PipingHotPiccolo
Broadway Star Joined: 3/27/19
#18JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:00pm
this show was a dumpster fire, but its still sad/shocking to see it disappear like this. The incredibly talented cast does not deserve this.
i do find the producers' statement a little nauseating though. obviously, the Covid situation is not ideal, but it isnt ideal for various other shows too. Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, TKAM are not closing because they are selling. Their statement makes it seem like they are closing their doors to protect their cast (implying other producers arent...) when if they were making money, they wouldnt even think about doing this.
Dolly80
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/11
#19JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:03pm
Yeah, sad for the cast… but SEE YA!
One of the worst I’ve ever seen. Like being hit round the head with an encyclopaedia of Woke.
#21JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:09pm
People just need to get vaccinated! This is why we keep having these variants emerge! Sorry to make this political, but people NEED to get vaccinated! At this point, it is the only way we can make it out of this crisis!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#22JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:11pm
Dylan Smith4 said: "People just need to get vaccinated! This is why we keep having these variants emerge! Sorry to make this political, but people NEED to get vaccinated! At this point, it is the only way we can make it out of this crisis!"
Agreed. But you're not getting political. Public health knows no political affiliation.
#23JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:13pm
Yeah, unfortunately this is mostly due to the show not having much of an advance for the Winter. Still a shame for a show to not have an actual closing show
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#24JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:17pm
At least some of the creative team has future projects lined up: Diane Paulus is directing the gender-bent 1776 in the fall, and Bryan Perri and Tom Kitt are reuniting yet again to work on Almost Famous.
Oh look, a bibu!
Updated On: 12/20/21 at 08:17 PM
RWPrincess
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#25JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/2
Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:18pm
I was not expecting this. Wow. Happy trails to all involved.
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