LENNON CD UPDATE

As you may or may not know already, LENNON no longer has Sunday matinees. Instead there is a Monday night show. Personally, I think that was not the best move...Sunday audiences were very responsive, and with Broadway on Broadway coming up this Sunday as the big promotional push for Broadway shows in general...probably not the best time to switch to Mondays. Hopefully, the producers are right and I am wrong about this.

Anyway, after speaking with a couple of the cast members, although there was talk of a CD, that has really been pushed aside as of now. However, when we mentioned that there has been talk on Broadwayworld among fans that it would be a big disappointment, the suggestion of a petition came up, sort of as a joke. However, I'm thinking if there were a way to do this that any of you can give some feedback about, I'm willing to sign or even donate a small amount of money to ensure that the producers know that we fans are serious. (I don't know, maybe flood the theatre with letters, emails, whatever.)

It's sad enough that it can close...whenever...and the cast members will be off in different directions and on to new projects. But at each performance, the more I hear the music, the more I appreciate all of the cast's terrific voices coming together and realize that once this show closes, that sound will be gone forever.

If there is one thing that most people agree about regarding this show, it is that the cast is phenomenal.

Any ideas on getting the message to the people in charge?

cathywellerstein, no disrespect at all, but audiences weren't really thrilled to hear bway covers of old songs....it didn't go over with Good Vibrations, All Shook Up, and the other jukebox flops. The only successful ones were Movin Out and Mamma Mia, that retained the original arrangements. Boy From Oz also was a success, but the only reason for that was Hugh Jackman. Had he not been there, it would have closed right away. Mamma Mia only had a London record, as there was no way to get anything as perfect as the original.

That aside, I'd love a Lennon cd, just for Julia's Beautiful Boy.

Updated On: 9/14/05 at 04:52 PM

My Name in Lights, I disagree about the the change to monday evening shows. This could bring in a lot of business that the show wouldn't ordinarily get. If people are looking for a show to see on a Monday night, there are so few shows playing that there is a much greater chance that people will pick Lennon.

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Well, if someone would make a petition I'd sign it. You all know I adore the Lennon cast.

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i agree.
i doubt a petition would work. but i'd like to do something.

Except ASU actually has great arrangements and most people who see it, enjoy it.

Lennon should have a Cast Recording, and I think people who hear it will be very pleased with what they hear.

I know, from speaking with people, the problem with the show is that the reviews killed it.

...like Yoko?

i second writing to oprah. that woman's got power beyond all reason.

I would imagine a cast recording would sell better than the show is selling. It would appeal to not only fans of the show, but John Lennon fans as well. Aside from that, people are more likely to spend $13.99 on a CD than $50 to see a show.

I agree. I think shows should have recordings the week they open. Maybe people can't really grasp the entire score of a show or whatnot upon the first sitting. I for one, who will never seen Lennon unless it tours, would die to have a recording of the show. I would love to hear all the songs and the wonderful performances I've been hearing about. Alas, I guess i'll keep my fingers crossed.

we need to have a cast cd of lennon and all new and old shows we need to save cast cd's today. i do not want to see anymore shows fade into the sunsut forever we need this show for people who can not get to see shows on broadway or in new york so save cast cd's old and new flops and hits.