insane
What the hell? Wasn't expecting that!
Bizarre. There has to be more to the story.
Holy. Sh!t.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
Is this real? They're closing because they are expecting a low advance? Jesus. Talk about jumping the gun. I feel bad for the company
Featured Actor Joined: 2/29/16
backwoodsbarbie said: "Bizarre. There has to be more to the story.
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Agreed! They have more then just her name to sell tickets. I don't fully believe this one
Whoa. I may have to rush to see this why I'm in the city.
How is a show that's bringing in nearly one million a week and playing to 99% capacity closing? Was the advanced ticket drop off that steep after Audra's scheduled departure? This is WEIRD
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
Huh?!
Jeez. What a shame.
Oh sh*t
I have to assume the other stars' salaries, combined with an awful advance, prompted this decision.
I wonder if we will get a cast recording
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
I can't believe this is happening.
Just surprised they couldn't wait until end of summer season.
im shocked given all the rave reviews and the ~100% occupancy rate each week.
Wow, seriously? What's next, Hamilton is closing because an usher caught the flu?
Pretty douchy move on Rudin's part to lay this on Audra's shoulders and basically blame her for everyone loosing their jobs.
I guess this goes to show that Audra was the reason people were buying tickets. I wasn't familiar with the singer they hired to replace her, but they really should have gone for a bigger name if the entire production was so dependent on her ticket sales.
I feel bad for Rihannon.
I feel like this show does have fairly high operating costs, but this is still pretty shocking news. With this, AAIP, Fun Home, Bright Star and TKAI, June is turning into quite the bloodbath!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Call_me_jorge said: "I feel bad for Rihannon.
So do I.
WhizzerMarvin said: "I guess this goes to show that Audra was the reason people were buying tickets. I wasn't familiar with the singer they hired to replace her, but they really should have gone for a bigger name if the entire production was so dependent on her ticket sales."
Not even the fact that Savion Glover was suppose to go into the show.
I guess we will find out on Monday...
Two shows annoucing closing within the hour? Wow...
What the...
Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/16
Won't this make Waitress the only new spring musical to survive the summer?
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