N2n closing? — Page 6

#126

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/12/10 at 1:03pm

because yes, we are all aware that good shows close early

No. "We" are not.

The fact is, all shows close.

That's the only constant.

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#127

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/12/10 at 1:15pm

"No. "We" are not.

The fact is, all shows close. "

I only meant in the line of talking about the show mentioned in the subject line. Of course all shows close.

#128

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/12/10 at 6:35pm

How is running well over 20 months and bringing joy to so many "closing early"? Since an open ended show nearly ONLY closes when people stop buying enough tickets, then it is closing exactly when it should.

I will miss it, as I loved the show dearly, but I've seen it enough and doubt that I will catch it before it closes. Too many new shows to fall in love with. (or trash entirely -- we are on BWW, after all!)

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#129

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/12/10 at 6:55pm

"How is running well over 20 months and bringing joy to so many "closing early"?"

In the scheme of some runs, yes, it was a good long run. Just when you compare it to shows that (either aren't actually as good, or maybe I just personally don't like them) keep on going on going (Phantom, Wicked, etc...) it's short. A good run, yes. Looking back, it'll be just a brilliant flash in the pan, so to speak.

I've seen it several times as well (and I don't even live in New York) and I'm grateful that it stayed open long enough for that. I'm happy that an all-original musical with a story like that could have trucked along so long.

#130

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/13/10 at 10:03am

Conversation with an N2N vendor at Broadway on Broadway trying to hand me a flyer:

Me: Isn't Next to Normal closing?
Him: That information is not to be released at this time... but, to answer your question, yes. In January.

Not even kidding.

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#131

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/13/10 at 10:21am

We know in January question is now WHEN in January
the 2nd or 16th?

#132

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 3:39pm

Next to Normal just launched an online Ad campaign focusing on the new reviews.

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#133

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 4:00pm

Who would of thought N2N would see 'Shrek', come and go.

As for the question that any show is closing on January 16th, as telecharge are selling up to then, they could close the show October 16th.

#134

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 7:26pm

"Who would of thought N2N would see 'Shrek', come and go."
^Probably not Brian d'Arcy James.

#135

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 7:30pm

Don't cry for BDJ, I'm sure he 'Shrek-ed' all the way to the bank - and then (gravy) got to join N2N after all. I'd say his was a solid choice.

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#136

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 7:42pm

And I am eternally grateful that I got to see him in Next to Normal. He is my favorite Dan!

#137

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 7:44pm

Do we know when the final show is yet?

#138

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 8:21pm

Of COURSE it was his choice, I think folks are just wondering if, in 20/20 hindsight, his "choice" would have been different.


And no, if we KNEW it would be posted.

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#139

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 8:21pm

Yes, but we're not going to tell you.

#140

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 8:23pm

Ironically, Brian D'Arcy James almost certainly would have had a Tony on his mantle if he opened n2n on Broadway.

Do we know when the final show is yet?

January 16.

#141

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 8:33pm

Adamgreer, do you happen to know when an official announcement will be made?

#142

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/14/10 at 9:10pm

Got my ticket for 1/16. Row D, 110.

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#143

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 2:49am

Updated On: 9/27/10 at 02:49 AM

#144

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:33pm

I hate to say this, but a lot of the house right orchestra at the Mat today was very empty.

#145

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:36pm

A friend saw it this evening and reported that it was deserted.

#146

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:47pm

My bus was late to NYC on the night of the first preview and I tried to past-date three times and they always say they're not past-dating... think they'll let me now??

#147

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:47pm

I also saw today's evening show and didn't think it was deserted at all. Maybe in the mezzanine, I don't know, but the orchestra looked pretty full to me. Great audience, by the way.

#148

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/26/10 at 11:49pm

I am going to expose myself as a bit of a fangirl here (not nearly as crazy as some I've seen) and admit that I saw it the second weekend in September, both Thursday and Saturday nights. On Thursday, it was packed-didn't look like an empty seat in the house. Then on Saturday night (it was 9/11, so that probably had an effect), there was practically no one in the mezzanine and more than a few empty seats in the orchestra.

If it's selling badly, will it even make it until January? Will they have enough of an advance to make it to the holiday season? I sure hope so!

#149

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/27/10 at 1:47am

"Ironically, Brian D'Arcy James almost certainly would have had a Tony on his mantle if he opened n2n on Broadway."

I don't think so... I really believe that the Billy Boys still would have won. Brian D'arcy James played a great Shrek and a great Dan. If he would have been in N2N, I doubt he would have increased his chances. By the way, I love Brian's work, and I feel he deserved the tony for Shrek. I would have felt the same way if he would have been nominated for N2N. But the Billy Boys were going to win no matter what... stupid tonys...

#150

N2N closing?

Posted: 9/27/10 at 1:50am

Once the question appeared as to what to do IF they one, all three of them, it was obvious they would.