THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday- Page 2

[little_sally]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#25

Posted: 11/15/12 at 7:54pm

Maybe they should've done a better job marketing this. The title is awful and the posters tell nothing about the show.

Still, this is pretty surprising and I feel terrible for the cast.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

[Huss417]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#26

Posted: 11/15/12 at 7:56pm

"wow, the producers must have no faith. I think they are throwing in the towel a little to early, the reviews were mixed, not terrible."

Credit to the producers for cutting their losses. So many shows hang on when they shouldnt and end up losing even more money. They know what the advance sale is.

"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter." Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.

Updated On: 11/15/12 at 07:56 PM

[AJChavez]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#27

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:00pm

What The?

[GlindatheGood22]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#28

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:02pm

I don't want to live in a world where the Fonz can't sell tickets.

I know you. I know you. I know you.

[Kad]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#29

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:21pm

Why is everyone shocked and appalled? It got dismissive reviews and has been doing very poorly financially. Even the show's fans acknowledge it's not a masterpiece. It's not some ill-fated gem.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Born in a Ditch]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#30

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:28pm

I got a text from my friend that read "Guess what's closing on Sunday." I would've bet all my money that it was Scandalous, but this really threw me for a loop.

[rjm516]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#31

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:31pm

I really am shocked. I saw it Tuesday night, with several celebs around me, and we were all hysterical throughout. It was SO much fun, and we thought it was pretty decent. Can't believe it's closing before next week.

[Quiche2]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#32

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:34pm

Mama, you know me better than that. I don't wanna see this.

Theatre is my life. No one can take that away from me.

[Wynbish]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#33

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:36pm

Yeah, it's not appropriate for children

[Quiche2]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#34

Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:38pm

So true. When can I see it, Mama?

Theatre is my life. No one can take that away from me.

[CapnHook]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#35

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:00pm

Doesn't surprise me that it's closing. Doesn't give Tony voters much time to see it, if they were even invited. It's likely that the show will receive zero Tony noms.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[WhizzerMarvin]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#36

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:03pm

It will be ineligible for Tony nominations. It will be ruled that it didn't run long enough for the voters to see it.

The same thing happened with American Buffalo and The Story of My Life a few seasons ago.

Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco. Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!

[macnyc]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#37

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:06pm

Why wasn't this on TDF?

[neonlightsxo]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#38

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:09pm

Massive marketing failure here. Next to no promotion. Terrible art.

[goldenboy]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#39

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:36pm

Why wasn't this on Gold Club? Sad for all involved. Would love to see it for cheap but no TDF.. no Gold club. sigh.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#40

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:44pm

It was on GoldClub at least twice, for a handful of performances. I didn't love this as much as some of the other posters on here, but I certainly laughed and enjoyed myself. It deserved a longer run.

Updated On: 11/16/12 at 10:44 PM

[LuminousBeing]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#41

Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:51pm

I'm coming to NYC from Boston this weekend and planned to rush the show this Sunday. I've never seen a closing performance before - will the rush policy be the same as usual?

[grumpyoptimist]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#42

Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:01am

Very sorry to hear this. Had tix for the day after Thanksgiving. Oy.

[Broadway Joe]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#43

Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:28am

I wanted to see this but didn't think I'd only be left with 3 days to go see it. Not sure if I can make it this weekend but I'm going to try.

[After Eight]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#44

Posted: 11/16/12 at 7:22am

It's too bad for the actors, but this is one show that never should have been produced.

One critic called it "wretched," and he summed it up exactly.

Let's hope the actors will soon get a play worthy of their talents, and one which will not bring embarrassment either to themselves or the audience.

[mamaleh]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#45

Posted: 11/16/12 at 10:10am

Its run is probably too short for preservation in the Lincoln Center archives, so it's a shame the performances--especially Cheyenne Jeackson's (in that very funny first scene) and Ari Graynor's will not be captured for posterity. (I'll bet "Chuck Wood" could fashion a memorable joke out of that last word with a deft mispronuncation.)

[ajh]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#46

Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:37pm

I'm sad about this; I actually had a ticket booked for early next year, clearly I was one of the few people who did! Thought it sounded like alot of fun and, despite the reviews, was looking forward to judging for myself. Cheyenne Jackson is a genuine talent, but I thought he would be more of a B/office draw.

[Rainbowhigh23]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#47

Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:53pm

I thought it would be open long enough to allow for a cameo by Barry Manilow in January.

[finebydesign]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#48

Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:59pm

This should have opened at the New World Stages.

[Playbilly]

THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday#49

Posted: 11/16/12 at 3:20pm

If those press photos of Cheyenne Jackson's massive thighs couldn't get people to buy tickets, they might as well have closed.

Shoulda gone off-Broadway first.

"Through The Sacrifice You Made, We Can't Believe The Price You Paid..For Love!"