The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
#1The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 3:26pm
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#2re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 3:58pmRidiculous for these landlords to jack up rent in a recession. Those spaces are going to go unrented and they could have gone on having audiences nightly.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#2re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:00pmDammit, I loved that wacky, eccentrically laid out space.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
#3re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:10pmDamn, that sucks. I've been there for several shows and loved the eccentricity of the lobby & car seats. I wonder what Don't Quit Your Night Job will find as a replacement venue.
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#4re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:24pmIt IS Awful. All these venues are going under- being snuffed outta town... or where ever the cool venues go to die. I'm really sad by this- with the loss of these types of spaces, I'm not really sure where downtown artists are going to do Shows. There are some great smaller cabaret type spaces, but nothing with quiet the size and capacity that the Cutting Room and The Zipper could hold and support. I'm at a loss for words at the moment...The Cutting Room and the Zipper have joined the Fez with other, now legendary venues.
#5re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:30pmThis is extremely disappointing. It was such a fun, fantastic, funky place and the staff was so great. What a loss.
#6re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:34pmTHIS IS DEVASTATING!!! It's unbearable what's happening to the indie arts community. Ugh... I hope Zipper employees (and those who relied on the space) are able to land on their feet.
#7re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:45pmNooo! My heart just dropped into my stomach. And I do hope Don't Quit Your Night Job finds a new venue...
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gnosis404
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#8re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 4:56pmWould it be too much to ask for the government to bail out this venue and others like it? C'mon!!!!!
chrrymn
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#9re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 5:14pmThat's a shame, it's such a unique place! It just felt so warm and cozy to be in there.
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#10re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 5:21pmOuch
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#11re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 5:46pm
Very, VERY sad news.
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#13re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 5:56pmVery sad news, indeed. I was only there once (for BASH'D) and found the venue very fun, warm, and cozy. Loved sitting in the car seats.
proptart101
Stand-by Joined: 2/26/06
#14re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 7:26pm
We saw Here Lies Jenny there and were absolutely charmed by the entire experience.
It turns out that was the neighborhood tavern of several friends of mine who I had lost touch with, who recognized us as we left the show. Ever since, we've all gotten together there 2 or 3 times a year to keep in touch. Now, i guess we'll have to find another watering hole, but it sure won't be one like that.
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#15re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 8:56pm
Sad news. I've had some good times at the Zipper.
#16re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/14/09 at 9:01pmThis is really sad. It was one of my favorite venues. I'm glad I got to go one more time before it closed. I had a lot of good times there.
#17re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:50amThis is really, really sad.
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#18re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:54amNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! This is my favorite place in New York! I was gonna do a cabaret there.
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#19re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 8:04amSad to hear. Wishing everyone involved the best!
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
#20re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:01pm
W were booked there for the 24th and have changed our booking! Here's the new info, please help us spread the word!
new info:
THE ANNA COPA CABANNA SHOW: It's Summer in Australia!
Saturday January 24th, 11:59pm
$12
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003
212-967-7555
www.joespub.com
www.myspace.com/annacopacabanna
snowskittle
Leading Actor Joined: 1/10/09
#21re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 9:01pm
Any information on where any of the other scheduled shows are being moved?
Or any suggestions of other spaces they might be able to get with little notice?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#22re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/15/09 at 9:28pm
Joe Iconis gig set for Friday is moved to Dalton's. that's all i've heard.
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#23re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/16/09 at 2:40am
Any information on where any of the other scheduled shows are being moved?
No idea how often it's being updated, but TONY Blog has a list...
The Zipper scatter: Canceled acts find new homes
#23re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/16/09 at 8:20am
That's not good - I liked the car seats - unique. Saw Euan Morton, and Margaret Cho there... Will miss it.
Moving any of the shows to Joe's Pub (tight uncomfortable seating, expensive food) simply isn't the same......
#24re: The Zipper Factory to Close Without Warning
Posted: 1/21/09 at 1:24pmMy friend in NYC just e-mailed me and told me it is closed. Wasn't Sigourney Weaver part owner?
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