JAGGED LITTLE PILL has closed, as of 12/17/21

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

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.

Updated On: 12/20/21 at 07:22 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:24pm

Sucks it had to happen that way. Happy trails to all involved!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:27pm

I think we can expect more of these to happen. A real shame. 

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:30pm

So upsetting.

[RUkiddingme]

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.

 

[Jordan Catalano]

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]

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.

Updated On: 12/20/21 at 07:33 PM

[blaxx]

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?  

[rpvee2]

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.

[TaffyDavenport]

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. 

[ACL2006]

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.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:46pm

Sad for the show, I really enjoyed it. Brilliant cast. 

 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:48pm

All the best to the cast and crew for finding new work in the new year.

[ACL2006]

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.

[steven22]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:52pm

OMG. Wasn't expecting that. 

[HogansHero]

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.

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 7:59pm

Wow this is devastating. This is all feeling a little too similar to March 2020.......

[PipingHotPiccolo]

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]

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.

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:09pm

Such a shame.

[Dylan Smith4]

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!

[BCfitasafiddle]

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. 

[ACL2006]

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 

[EDSOSLO858]

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.

Updated On: 12/20/21 at 08:17 PM

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 12/20/21 at 8:18pm

I was not expecting this. Wow. Happy trails to all involved.