The Prom Will Close 8/11 — Page 3

dramamama611 said: "Yes, thats true! I do think it will do better than BMC."

Not that this is an indication of anything: but I rushed Be More Chill for the Wednesday evening show. I was the second person in line until 3 other people came right around the time the box office opened. I sat second row center orchestra in the “Squip Zone”. They even gave me one of the commemorative pins.

As an afterthought, I walked over to The Prom and waited in a rather long line. I was able to get a ticket in the mezzanine.

RippedMan said: "When she sings that song on her bed, and the cast comes out and stands on boxes, the show jumped the shark. That was just awful."

Personally, I thought that was the most affecting scene in the show, and it's the point at which I began to take it seriously. I was in center orchestra row B, and it was quite moving to see that all the gay boys in the ensemble had real tears in their eyes during that number.

I saw The Prom last night and was glad I caught it before it closed; I thought it was a very sweet show. There was also a surprise wedding onstage after the show, which was really special to witness.

Took my mom to see this on Saturday afternoon, and it was nice to see It packed end to end in the orchestra, it's getting a really nice send-off... will be there with friends one last time for the penultimate show.

Pashacar said: "AntV said: "This is closing too soon. Sales have picked up this summer and it's doing much better than all the other shows that are closing soon. Some may say it's simply a rush to see it before it closes, but I think the netflix movie announcement and casting helped create interest in the show."

Agree, it’s been a notablytougher ticket lately than it has been in months, more than just your typical closing bump. Would have been nice if they’d tried to get to January, but c’est la vie."

Add me to the list of people who are surprised how strong is closing out. If I had to guess producers definitely have contemplated an extension, but the show bled so much money over the winter and spring, that they can’t afford the risk. Remember that the production had an angel investor cough*mr*cough*murphy*cough* loan the production $5 million dollars just to run through awards season. I’m happy for all involved that their little show that struggled nearly its entire run, is playing to packed houses its final two weeks of performances.

I rarely see shoes twice, but I got last minute ticket for yesterday’s performance and the energy was insane—Beth Leavel got a standing ovation after The Lady’s Improving—so I can only imagine what today’s performance will be like. I so wish I could be there.

Updated On: 8/11/19 at 11:43 AM