'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ("Hair" Revival Might Take Over "Hairspray" Lease)'
'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ("Hair" Revival Might Take Over "Hairspray" Lease)'
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#1'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ("Hair" Revival Might Take Over "Hairspray" Lease)'
Posted: 10/13/08 at 3:35pm
From Broadwayspace:
It's been rumored that the Broadway-bound revival of Hair might set up shop at the Neil Simon Theatre, though no official plans or dates have been announced. Hairspray, the current tenant of that theatre, will most likely end its long and happy run in mid-January.
And speaking of closings: I suggest you plan a visit to the Shubert Theatre to catch Spamalot pretty soon. An inside source gave me the heads up that the Tony-winning smash, which now stars Clay Aiken, might soon announce a departure from the Broadway!
Rent
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 3:37pm
Yeah, my money is on Spamalot closing January 9th (Clay's final performance).
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 10/13/08 at 03:37 PM
#2re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 3:58pm
Aww...poor Spamalot. But January 9th is a Saturday, wouldn't it close on a Sunday?
Updated On: 10/13/08 at 03:58 PM
#3re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:01pmClay is leaving on the 4 per telecharge.com
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#4re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:01pm
The Question is when will the offical announcment come? I don't know if I should see it before it closes? Is it worth the $21.50 for standing room?
Rent
The best show on Broadway. I was at the closing. BEST night of my Life.
April 29th 1996-September 7th 2008
12 years of love
"No Day But Today"
Updated On: 10/13/08 at 04:01 PM
#5re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:04pm
Spamalot might close? Yeah! :) Maybe something good can go into the Shubert this time?
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#6re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:04pmDepending on who you ask it's either hilarious or horrid. I'm waiting for a closing announcement.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#7re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:05pmWhat the **** is "b4"? Just buy tickets for all the possible closing shows & leave us alone.
Fosse76
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#8re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:42pmHairspray will most likely extend, so if Hair wants the Neil Simon it's going to have to wait.
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#9re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:50pmThen the question is how long will Hairspray extend?
Rent
The best show on Broadway. I was at the closing. BEST night of my Life.
April 29th 1996-September 7th 2008
12 years of love
"No Day But Today"
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#10re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 4:57pm
I've heard two theatres mentioned for Hair... neither were the
Neil Simon.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
jake6970
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/07
#11re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:40pmI would think it would be a good fit for the O'Neill but that's a Jujamcyn and Hair is going into a shubert, right?
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#12re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:49pmHow do we know Hair is going into a Shubert tbeatre? I also heard that the reason SA is going to close is bc Hair is looking at that theatre.
Rent
The best show on Broadway. I was at the closing. BEST night of my Life.
April 29th 1996-September 7th 2008
12 years of love
"No Day But Today"
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#13re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:51pmcoolkid, do you jack it at show closings or something?
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Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#14re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:55pm
>I also heard that the reason SA is going to close is bc Hair is looking at that theatre.<
False.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#15re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:56pmPiraguy ?
Rent
The best show on Broadway. I was at the closing. BEST night of my Life.
April 29th 1996-September 7th 2008
12 years of love
"No Day But Today"
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#16re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:57pmQue?
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#17re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 5:59pm
Shows do not close so that another show can come in. The owners can kick out the current tenant for not making their nut repeatedly.....but usually will only do so if they have someone waiting in the wings.
Why would SA (or any show) close just to let another show take its place? That would be like me quitting my job...just so someone else could have it.
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gypsy4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/07
#18re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 8:49pmcoolkid why are you obsessed with shows closeing?
#19re: 'NEIL SIMON IS SO HAIRY ('Hair' Revival Might Take Over 'Hairspray' Lea
Posted: 10/13/08 at 8:52pmThe stagedoor person at Hairspray on Friday said the show is definitely extending. For how long, he doesn't know, but the extension length will depend on the spike in ticket sales.
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