MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
#2MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 6:46pmI would not be surprised if we see an announcement about Matilda in the coming weeks.
#2MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 6:50pm
Sad but not a surprise.
I'm assuming this means it will close without having recouped.
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#3MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 6:58pm
Berry Gordy's show could land the Shubert, too... it's at a Nederlander theatre, Playbill.com says.
This show had a good, long, healthy run and lasted way longer than anyone probably thought it was going to. Very proud that it was preserved on video and disc and I cannot wait to see the tour. Congrats to everyone involved. HOCKADOO!
Updated On: 6/26/12 at 06:58 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:00pmWow, shows are dropping like flies this summer!!!!
#5MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:03pm
Berry Gordy's show could land the Shubert, too... it's at a Nederlander theatre, Playbill.com says.
The Shubert Theatre is under the Shubert Organization though isn't it?
#6MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:06pm^Yes, lol. No idea what Jacob is talking about.
#7MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:07pmWhoa, did not see this coming.
#8MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:12pmWow, this is shocking. There weren't even any grumblings about it. Looks like I'll go see the tour one more time in DC before they leave town.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#9MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:25pmNot a surprise but I assume it would until October, I guess that Matilda or another show will take the Shubert. Wonder if it'll remain dark until the Spring or will there be a filler show, possibly Elf or another Christmas show.
#10MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:31pmVery sad. I hope Montego gets a new gig quickly. She's an insane talent.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#11MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:36pmSee ya! BYE!
tphiliboy152
Featured Actor Joined: 6/14/12
#12MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:40pmI'm actually upset this show is closing. It's actually a really beautiful show. It's better than some of the stuff that's still on Broadway right now.
#13MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:42pm
It's better than some of the stuff that's still on Broadway right now.
I would agree, but that doesn't say much.
#14MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:48pmMemphis actually recouped over a year ago, just never announced it.
#15MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:49pmReally? Source?
TheHappyPhantom
Featured Actor Joined: 8/25/11
#16MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 7:55pm
^How does playbill work for you?
I say, oh well. It was pretty bad anyway. Hopefully we can get something a bit more original in its place.
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#17MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 8:00pmI saw the tour a couple of months ago and I really enjoyed the show. This is a great musical and it is sad to see it close on Broadway.
#18MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 8:00pmIf you could link me to the playbill article that suggests MEMPHIS recouped over a year ago, TheHappyPhantom, I'd appreciate it. kthx.
#19MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 8:21pmThis sucks a big one. I will probably fly from Los Angeles for the final performance. I was hoping it would have closed in October since I was planing to be in the city around that time anyway :/
#20MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 8:36pmGlad Broadway will be making room for a deserving show.
--Aristotle
#21MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 10:45pm
Dottie everyone knew Memphis was in it final stretch, we were just debating an October vs Dec/Jan closing...I wonder whats going in there come Fall, (a limited run of what) since it now seems destined to be the home for Matilda come spring.
On a different note is Memphis now officially going to be the longest running show to close at a loss beating Ragtime and Jeckyl and Hyde? (RoA hasnt closed yet so there is still hope for recoupment)
@kikki The NYTIMES reports Memphis is closing at a loss.
Nytimes closure notice stating lack of recoupment
#22MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 10:57pm
Hurray!
I mean: such a sad reality. I feel bad for those who were getting a steady income from this show...but it gotta go. This is simply too great a theater to be occupied by a mediocre show.
Though, congrats to a good run!
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#23MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 11:01pm
"Glad Broadway will be making room for a deserving show."
It was far more deserving and a million times better than such woeful fare as Book of Mormon and Once.
gravity87
Featured Actor Joined: 8/4/04
#24MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5
Posted: 6/26/12 at 11:05pmSo sorry that many talented and hardworking people both on and off stage will soon be unemployed, but this show was an absolute DOG. How did it run this long? Buh-bye.
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