The Times They are a-Closin'- Page 3
The Times They are a-Closin'
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#50re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 6:37pm
God, more than that, she was answering randomly. My question:
From Blax:
How was your experience working with Baryshnikov and how did he influence your current work?
He was and is an amazing dancer.
Uhhh, that is not what I asked?
JustABroadwaybaby2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/6/06
#51re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 6:38pm
I would not describe Times... as boring. What with all of the random hooking up of the two characters, the giant balloony-lady, the bouncing balls, and the light up moon that Michael Arden sits on, it's certainly not boring.
These closings never get extended or anything right? I'm not exactly sure how it works. Is a date really set in stone?
uwho
Chorus Member Joined: 9/16/06
#52re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 6:43pm
"You don't know what you've got til its gone."
I'm so bummed!
#53re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 6:43pmYou know it's bad when you close after having less performances than previews. 28. Wow.
It was awesome. - theaterkid1015
#54re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 7:16pmPoor Michael Arden. Well, at least now he can go do better things.
#55re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 7:30pmIn the good old days of flops, this one would have been shuttered on opening night.
Maggie_May
Stand-by Joined: 8/14/06
#56re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:08pmI didn't see the show but I've heard awful reviews it's just interesting that they would close this first when Jay Johnson is doing so bad.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#57re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:27pmDo you think if I went to try and see this, the tickets would be cheap or would they cost full price?
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#58re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:32pmNow that It's closing will they have like $30 tickets just to break even with money to get people to go?
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#59re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:33pmDid Marie Christine close early or was its limited run that short?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#60re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:36pmTimes has a lot more people to pay than Jay Johnson. I loved his show....so much heart. Times....whew, the smell of it still lingers on the outfit I had on that night.
#61re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:39pmi knew it was going to close...just not this quickly.
directorkid
Stand-by Joined: 5/4/04
#62re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:46pmdoes anyone if I went on Friday afternoon how expenisive the tickets would be for that evening's performance? I imagine pretty cheap!
#63re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:50pmCorrect me if I'm wrong, but just because the show posted a closing notice doesn't mean ticket prices are reduced! The prices are still between $71.25 and $111.25 unless you get student rush or tdf tickets.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#64re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:52pm
They've got student rush, sold in advance, for the rear mezzanine.
Has Frost/Nixon set a theater yet? It seems the Atkinson would be perfect....
directorkid
Stand-by Joined: 5/4/04
#65re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:56pmwould they sell me the student rush day-of?
JustABroadwaybaby2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/6/06
#66re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 8:57pm
Wow, it just seems like some just waited for it to close, because there must be better shows to put in there, right?
Did anyone do this to any other show? When Sweeney announced it was closing did anyone go, oh, hey, what should they put in there next?
I mean, I don't want to criticize. Especially because Times is not up to Sweeney par, but still.
#67re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:01pm
^ Sweetie. This happens for EVERY show when they announce their closing.
It's very exciting when there will be a vacant theatre open for some quality material.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#68re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:06pmMan I'm bummed. I really wanted to see this in December, but I guess it narrows down my choosings. Does anyone have a picture of the Times Marquee? I would really like to see it. Pm me or something.
#69re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:13pmI wanted to see this show, just to see Lisa, and I'm sad I won't get to now. I wasn't sure about the actual show, because from the video preview, some of my favorite Dylan songs were mangled beyond the point of recognition. But still, I wanted to see Lisa.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#70re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:15pm
My favorite is this:
From Jack B.:
Do reviews matter to you?
Of course.
Is this the same lady that said we should say F*ck you to the critics?
bryan
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#71re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:27pmwow not good for the box office and no cast cd.
Julian2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#72re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 9:45pm
The Times They are a-Endin' for makin' jokes on the title The Times They are a-Changin'
I am like the conniving visage of the Grinch, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next show to inheirit those hallowed halls.
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#73re: The Times They are a-Closin'
Posted: 11/8/06 at 10:54pmDidn't Riedel already write that the Old Vic revival of Moon for the Misbegotten with Kevin Spacey would be the Atkinson's next tenant?
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#74Arden, Sesma and the actor who played the dog blew me away.
Posted: 11/8/06 at 11:12pm
Went to the show tonight. I don't know why people are ripping this show to shreds. I went this evening expecting nothing and I was entertained. If you look at the story for what it was (A series of dreams) and listen to the great voices you will be entertained.
I am a very big fan of Bob Dylan and I LOVED the voices.
Arden and Sesma blew me away. I also loved the dancer who played the dog. He had me laughing.
I think the story was a mess, but the talent shined through it.
Sad it is closing.
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