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Blurgh.

Seems to be the only word that can come out about this...and we're some of the unlucky ones that can't make it this week.


BLURGH.

Updated On: 9/24/08 at 04:57 PM

<< The facts are the same: it's closing EARLIER than expected because the box office is not good. Nothing is "afoot" regarding it closing earlier than planned. It's just about money (or lack thereof).
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Ok... so they announce an Oct 12th closing, and within minutes of that announcement, the stage seats for the 10th-12th all sell out.

There is a $49 discount code out for people to use, and people are going to want to see the show one last time (or for their 1st time) prior to the closing, so you have to figure that the theatre will be pretty full for the remainder of the shows.

Then, out of the blue, the closing date is moved up to the 28th, and the reason given is because of the "economy".

I am sorry... It just doesnt make sense to me.

I understand perfectly that, like they say, "all good things must come to an end", but this was handled very poorly !

I'm really bummed I can't believe it's actually closing! Now I know for sure I won't ever get to see it again. Please everyone going on Sunday post a million pictures and reviews!!
Thanks to all the fANADUs and the entire cast and crew at the HH! You guys brought joy and spirit to my life for more than a year. My life changed so much thanks to this show and all the people behind it, and it was definitely for the better.

Goodbye Xanadu! I'll love you fuh evah!

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Updated On: 9/25/08 at 01:52 AM

Unfortunately I can't afford to travel around to see the show in "other productions." I was also a "victim of poor economic contitions." I was recently laid off after working for 21 years at the same company.

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I did get to go to, and sit on stage for the filming for the Lincoln Center archives. I hope I get to see that some day.
Or I can just stay at home and watch one of the 3 bootlegs

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Updated On: 9/25/08 at 04:40 AM

Seek and ye shall find. It's not as difficult a task as restoring a theater in a day.

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Updated On: 9/25/08 at 04:45 AM

Impossiboo? Not to Sonny Malone

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Updated On: 9/25/08 at 05:06 AM

I really really hate to have to play "devil's advocate", but some things have to be said. Shows close. All shows. No show runs forever. This show overcame a lot to make it as long as it did. For people to say the producers don't care about the fans simply shows how much they know these producers. These guys are all first-time Broadway producers. I have had the pleasure of meeting and, for a short time, working with all of them. They truly do care about the fans, and to have this garbage spread about them no doubt hurts them. They tried to make this show work, and kept it floating for a very long time when it wasn't making the money it should have been. I love this show, and have made many friends through my experiences, but sadly all good things must come to an end. Instead of being bitter and angry, enjoy the show for the few performances it has left, and anywhere you go, you know you'll always have this roller disco.

-B

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Not a personal attack on anyone, simply an observation

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*steps on soapbox*

Listen... I've stayed away from this board for awhile now (which I created by the way)... and I've been quiet dealing with the closing of the show I've seen more than any other in my life.
I am SICK of the "young producer" crap.
They are PRODUCERS. Plain and simple.
Money was being lost out of THEIR (and investors) pockets so up goes the closing notice.

I ALSO have had the "pleasure" of working with them or as I like to call it "being royally screwed". Anyone remember the fan section that was supposed to come out?
Of course you do. I PERSONALLY worked my buns off and actually created it and all I got was a little compensation and "we'll use it soon."

But you see when I "worked" for them, I knew I was being used to shut us fans up but I never turned around 5 months later to say how grateful I am.

I am not bitter or angry the show is closing.
Disappointed? Very.

The only thing I'm upset about is the fact that my friends who had 3 WEEKS to find other jobs now only have 5 DAYS.
Friends that, as Testing mentioned, had to find out from being online at the particular moment the story was written or by hearing it from me.

Classy.

Call it garbage throwing, call it mudslinging call it as you see it because I'm sure I'll get a nasty email from someone on here but I could care less at this point. I will be there on Sunday to say goodbye to a wonderful cast and crew of a show that made Broadway a little happier for over a year. And THOSE are the people I'm grateful for.

That's all.

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Updated On: 9/25/08 at 04:06 PM

Ad libs from tonight's CRAZY performance:

Evil Woman: Mary and Jackie LOVED that the house was sold out, and made a funny joke about how packed it was.

Curse Placing: Jackie says "Girl you a menace." Mary shoots two invisible guns up into the air and Jackie says "Like shooting a moose" and Mary responds with "Vote for Me for VP". Hilarious.

Cheyenne in empty auditorium: "Hello? Is anyone here?" Ladies cackle. Mary then says "Yea it's empty." At which point Jackie follows it up immediately with "That's why we're closing Sunday." Audience dies.

Olympus: "Am I the only one up here who gets it people? Come on. Oh, and Clay Aiken's gay." Oh Jackie. Zany.

Witchy-Poo: Mary says "....and let my personality be the star." Audience laughs a little. Mary then sneers at the audience and mouths "Oh f*ck off." Biggest laughs I've ever heard for that show.


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If I'm leaving any out for the people who were there tonight (amazing crowd, by the way), please add them!

Yes, tonight's show was amazing...you can totally tell that Mary and Jackie are gonna say whatever they want for the last couple shows. I can't wait to hear what they come up with for the last show!


oh yeah...during the curtain call Mary yelled at the people in the mezzanine to get up and dance. Not sure if they did or not. haha. I know I would have!

Updated On: 9/25/08 at 11:42 PM