Wedding Singer to Close 12/31/06 — Page 6

I wasn't griping about the source material for TWS or any other show. As a matter of fact I stated that I had enjoyed TWS. I made a general comment that seems to have gotten you somewhat exercised. The same sort of generalization as you made when labeling people with my opinion as idiots. I'll try not to be offended by your opinion if you will show me the same courtsey.

So calm down. No harm was meant.

Curtain,

I think it is a matter of good marketing.... pulling the right quotes. As we all know, a good marketing campaign and make ALL the difference. national press seemed to love All Shook Up. It was the New York City press, not to mantion the Theatre Wing, that devoted what seemed like a LOT Of effort to lambast All Shook Up because they wanted to 'send a message'. Remember the scandalous revelations and articles the week following Tony noms announcement?

Caroline was brilliant, and still is of course, but faced a very different problem... critics outside the city loved it and thought it was such a thought provoking piece, but some critics just didn't seem to 'get' it and were saying how it required too much thinking... odd, right?

Seems like no one can win sometimes.

Within the city here, I find, coverage and treatement of shows seems to be MUCH more political that on the national front. Perhaps because here we an insular world and everyone knows everyone and either loves a person or hates them.. or perhaps as an ax to grind. The national front is more spread out.. so.. I guess, it just isn't as personal??

Many shows do very well on tour simply because they are a "limited run." It's a see it now or possibly lose the chance to see it ever sort of thing. On Broadway a lot of people from the tri-state area figure they will see it later at a time that may be more convenient. Tourists here tend to fill many a dying shows' seats. And yes, some New Yorkers may argue a higher level of expectation because the talent pool is so great here.

Very sad. I knew it was gonna happen sooner or later though....*sigh*

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thank you, tristezzabella!
:)

i am a Wedhead, and i am going thru much saddness about this announcement...

hey, that's gonna be my new sig!
thanks, tchi!

hey tchi, you on myspace right now?

but yeah, you should feel honored...i wish i could quote like that!

Just bought my ticket for the last show. Right Orchetra Row O on the aisle! I cant wait, although I dont want it to close!

Well, my fellow WedHeads.

As much as this news disheartens me...it wasn't unexpected as we all mentioned.

An much as I hate to see this show go because I know it's vastly unappreciated...such is the circle of theatre life.

I've lost many shows that I was very attached to...so one learns to think of it as bittersweet. You'd like to see it stay around longer but you know it's out of your control.

So, let's all be thankful we had the show this long and we're priviledged enough to see this wonderful cast (and I mean every member) do what they do best.

As for December 31st...unfortunately being at the performance is impossible. Not only is it New Years Eve...it is my father's birthday and family does come first.

But, I will be there on the 30th for the second to last show.

Hopefully some of you all will be there.

Here's to a wonderful show and a wonderful cast and the joy they brought to us.

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Updated On: 10/26/06 at 07:30 PM

anyone wanna come to the December 29th matinee?
probably not since ill be there, but you know...just asking! :P

and foanatic, that was a very nice post :)

that would be cool!

go on the Polar Express, and jump off the train once you get around the Manhattan area :P that is a pretty cheap train ticket, right? :) ha, i crack myself up (not)

i wish you could all see the show when i do!

*takes a bow*
*bows to far and falls*
*lands in a dumpster*

:P

anyways, 'nough of my bad jokes, back on topic! :)