Maybe, The Great Comet isn't closing in August 13- Page 5

[schubox]

Posted: 7/31/17 at 9:57pm

BroadwayNYC2 said: "I think the moral of the story is that nobody cares who was in the original cast of Hamilton. 

 

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Yeah other than Lin. I could maybe see Leslie selling some tickets, but not like "save a show sell." I think Daveed could bring some people in too, but not carry a show 

[David10086]

Posted: 7/31/17 at 10:42pm

I had the chance to see this musical yesterday, and Thank God I did . One of the best experiences I have had in the theater in a very long time - from start to finish. Thank You all for recommending this over the summer,

The friend I attended with has a friend in the cast (not an ensemble member but one of the main cast). The actor was able to 'put our name on the stage door list' and we met the actor briefly after the show (this was all a surprise to me, as my friend didn't know if we were going to be on the list till early yesterday afternoon). 

What I can report (from the actor's lips to my ears) is that the mood backstage has turned very 'gloomy' since last week; everyone is worried. There was a mandatory meeting for all involved with the production being held last night at 7 (which this actor had to go to, instead of joining us for dinner as my friend invited this person) and they were hoping they would find out the future of the show and put the rumors and worries to rest. The actor expected that there would be an announcement early this week on the show's future. 

After seeing this show, it would be quite a shame if this show closes down. Such a talented cast out of work.   

[nmlhats]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 1:17am

Driving home tonight, I thought, "STOKES." He can definitely play the piano and he would sell tickets.

[Clyde15]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 1:58am

I imagine if the meeting was a mandatory one after the show then it must not be great news. It sounds like we will get a closing notice soon

[froote]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 2:23am

Eh I'd think a mandatory meeting would be pretty standard after something huge like this has gone down. Considering a big part of this is that cast members have felt like things have gone on behind their backs, it's definitely the right idea to get everyone together and explain the situation whether that's a recasting or closing.

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 2:35am

I tend to think Dave Malloy knows what the verdict is by now. And that tweet he sent earlier will undoubtedly get that girl's (along with many other fans' hopes up. I honestly do not think he would've tweeted that if the show was closing this month. Or even Labor Day.

I might be biased, because I adore this show. But I don't think it's over yet.

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:08am

BroadwayRox3588 said: "I tend to think Dave Malloy knows what the verdict is by now. And that tweet he sent earlier will undoubtedly get that girl's (along with many other fans' hopes up. I honestly do not think he would've tweeted that if the show was closing this month. Or even Labor Day.

I might be biased, because I adore this show. But I don't think it's over yet."

I had the same initial reaction, that Dave wouldn't knowingly lie when he could have just ignored the post. Who knows though, things can change at any moment.

Updated On: 8/1/17 at 03:08 AM

[CoolDogeGuy]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 6:45am

Abbade said: "Well, Ingrid and Oak plays their last shows in August 13 and many of us was pointing that the show could close on this date. Ingrid just tweeted that Brittain WILL perform after the 13. I read some people saying that they have a big star schedule to September, idk. I just hope this show last long (I have tickets to September 30 https://twitter.com/ingridmusic/status/891501983877804032

 

UPDATE: Brittain also tweeted: https://twitter.com/brittainashford/status/891797184076627968

 

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I always thought Ingrid said she was going to leave August 15. Wasn't she?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 7:28am

No, the week is over on the 13th.  The 15th is the start of their new week. It's rare for an actor to not leave at the end of a week. I believe the first release had a typo.

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:08am

dramamama611 said: "No, the week is over on the 13th. The 15th is the start of their new week. It's rare for an actor to not leave at the end of a week. I believe the first release had a typo.



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As of last week telecharge still had the 15th as her final day, although the box office confirmed to me it's the 13th. They really screwed up that that initial press release

[Auggie27]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 10:02am

It does happen. Two actors left "Hamilton" before the end of a week. Daveed Diggs, notably.  It wasn't calling out; he was done. 

Clearly, in this case it's an error. 

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 10:42am

Clyde15 said: "I imagine if the meeting was a mandatory one after the show then it must not be great news. It sounds like we will get a closing notice soon

 

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If the cast had been informed of a closing date last night, a press release would have gone out already OR the news would have been leaked. No way to keep news like that confidential. 

My guess is the producers we're holding the meeting to try to assure the company that they would not be closing YET, and that they have a plan. (Or at least are pretending to have a plan.)

[schubox]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:00am

SomethingPeculiar said: "Clyde15 said: "I imagine if the meeting was a mandatory one after the show then it must not be great news. It sounds like we will get a closing notice soon

 

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If the cast had been informed of a closing date last night, a press release would have gone out already OR the news would have been leaked. No way to keep news like that confidential. 

My guess is the producers we're holding the meeting to try to assure the company that they would not be closing YET, and that they have a plan. (Or at least are pretending to have a plan.)

 

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That meeting had to have been Sunday night. They're dark on Mondays. So if the person who posted is telling the truth it would have to be for Sunday. Which makes sense. Show is at 3 on Sunday so a 7pm meeting would be about right 

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:24am

Telecharge still shows the incorrect dates:



Per the box office, Brittain returns on the 15th

[Owen22]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:32am

"I, for one, would pay good money to see Ewan McGregor in a musical. When I saw Moulin Rouge, I thought to myself, "Why isn't this man in musical theater?"

 
 Because he was HORRIBLE in the otherwise fairly good West End revival of "Guys and Dolls" (the rest of the cast was formidable: Jane Krakowski as Adelaide, Douglas Hodge as Nathan and Jenna Russell as Sarah). 

Honestly he was so bad he soured me on his film performances for years after.

[talinatter]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 1:05pm

There's a contest on Broadway Boosters for free tickets that lasts through this entire month, so I am assuming that the show is running until September...

The Tony Award®-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 returns to Broadway Boosters this month with "heaven-sent" prizes!

Go to BroadwayBoosters.com to start sharing the show with your friends. You could win tickets and a meet and greet with The Great Comet !

Here is my link if anyone would like to join the contest now...

http://sot.ag/4ChJT

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 1:11pm

No, all that means is that when the contest was arranged, it was assumed it would still be opened.  

[nmlhats]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:48pm

Owen22 said: "
"I, for one, would pay good money to see Ewan McGregor in a musical. When I saw Moulin Rouge, I thought to myself, "Why isn't this man in musical theater?"

 
 Because he was HORRIBLE in the otherwise fairly good West End revival of "Guys and Dolls" (the rest of the cast was formidable: Jane Krakowski as Adelaide, Douglas Hodge as Nathan and Jenna Russell as Sarah). 

Honestly he was so bad he soured me on his film performances for years after.

 

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Ha ha! Wow! I guess I missed that one and sorry to hear he was such a disappointment!

 

My next great idea was Brian Stokes Mitchell for Pierre. I am 99% sure that he plays the piano (and could probably sell tickets, too).

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:49pm

nmlhats said: "Owen22 said: "
"I, for one, would pay good money to see Ewan McGregor in a musical. When I saw Moulin Rouge, I thought to myself, "Why isn't this man in musical theater?"

 
 Because he was HORRIBLE in the otherwise fairly good West End revival of "Guys and Dolls" (the rest of the cast was formidable: Jane Krakowski as Adelaide, Douglas Hodge as Nathan and Jenna Russell as Sarah). 

Honestly he was so bad he soured me on his film performances for years after.

 

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Ha ha! Wow! I guess I missed that one and sorry to hear he was such a disappointment!

 

My next great idea was Brian Stokes Mitchell for Pierre. I am 99% sure that he plays the piano (and could probably sell tickets, too).

 

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Hugh Jackman could save the day if he's available!

[David10086]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 4:37pm

schubox said: 

"That meeting had to have been Sunday night. They're dark on Mondays. So if the person who posted is telling the truth it would have to be for Sunday. Which makes sense. Show is at 3 on Sunday so a 7pm meeting would be about right "

 

I am the poster, and yes - I'm telling the truth.  I attended the Sunday matinee, and the meeting was on Sunday night at 7 pm, which is why this actor could not join us for dinner after the show. (I had a 100 questions lined up if this person could! LOL). I submitted this original message on Monday evening (meaning 'last night' was Sunday) but it didn't post right away. 

 

[schubox]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 4:38pm

David10086 said: "schubox said: 

"That meeting had to have been Sunday night. They're dark on Mondays. So if the person who posted is telling the truth it would have to be for Sunday. Which makes sense. Show is at 3 on Sunday so a 7pm meeting would be about right "

 

I am the poster, and yes - I'm telling the truth.  I attended the Sunday matinee, and the meeting was on Sunday night at 7 pm, which is why this actor could not join us for dinner after the show. (I had a 100 questions lined up if this person could! LOL). I submitted this original message on Monday evening (meaning 'last night' was Sunday) but it didn't post right away. 

 

 

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And the cast member and you have a mutual friend? Pump them for info!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 4:39pm

I cannot believe it's almost COB on Tuesday, August 1 and we don't yet have word about anything from the production. 

[schubox]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 4:41pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "I cannot believe it's almost COB on Tuesday, August 1 and we don't yet have word about anything from the production. 

 

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It's pretty frustrating. I'm still sitting here with tickets I bought for Mandy's run waiting to decide whether to get a refund or not. Some bit of info would be nice 

[David10086]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 5:10pm

schubox said: "And the cast member and you have a mutual friend? Pump them for info!

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My friend was completely out of the loop on what was going on, as she's so busy with her own work schedule (she's a vocal coach / teacher). I filled her in on the week's drama when we met for coffee before the show - to which she said "aaahhh...that may be why [actor] took so long to respond to my text messages this past week. No one has heard from [actor]."

I don't think she has talked to this actor since Sunday before the meeting, so it would be useless to pump my friend for more info. I'm sure if she knew anything she'd have text me - as I dropped a hint more than once about  wanting the 'scoop' on the drama! LOL - so I'm really trying!!!

BTW, this friend of mine is a POC. When I explained the week's history to her, she didn't believe it was a 'racial move' at all - she saw it as 'business'. She has worked closely with the theater community over the past three decades, and as she said - this (unfortunately) happens frequently; replacing a main cast member with a 'bigger name' to give the show a longer life. It rarely gets this kind of publicity. 

[schubox]

Posted: 8/1/17 at 5:39pm

David10086 said: "schubox said: "And the cast member and you have a mutual friend? Pump them for info!

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My friend was completely out of the loop on what was going on, as she's so busy with her own work schedule (she's a vocal coach / teacher). I filled her in on the week's drama when we met for coffee before the show - to which she said "aaahhh...that may be why [actor] took so long to respond to my text messages this past week. No one has heard from [actor]."

I don't think she has talked to this actor since Sunday before the meeting, so it would be useless to pump my friend for more info. I'm sure if she knew anything she'd have text me - as I dropped a hint more than once about  wanting the 'scoop' on the drama! LOL - so I'm really trying!!!

BTW, this friend of mine is a POC. When I explained the week's history to her, she didn't believe it was a 'racial move' at all - she saw it as 'business'. She has worked closely with the theater community over the past three decades, and as she said - this (unfortunately) happens frequently; replacing a main cast member with a 'bigger name' to give the show a longer life. It rarely gets this kind of publicity. 

 

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I'm pretty sure if that friend of Oak's hadn't stirred up Twitter you wouldn't see this kind of publicity either