Why is aida closing?? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 8/14/04 at 2:58pm
why si Aida closing?? Many people are still trying to figure out why it opened..
**devilish grin**
I didn't know that Disney knew HOW to close shows on Broadway
**devilish grin**
I didn't know that Disney knew HOW to close shows on Broadway
#29
Posted: 8/14/04 at 3:19pm
I think it's closing because they waited waaay too long to cast someone on par with the originator - Mrs. Heather Headley!
#30
Posted: 8/14/04 at 4:43pm
Aida is closing because Deborah Cox is not a superstar.
Now, if they got someone of quality, like, say, Ashanti, it would still be running.
Heh.
Now, if they got someone of quality, like, say, Ashanti, it would still be running.
Heh.
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"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
#31
Posted: 8/14/04 at 11:41pm
umm well im back
why does everyone seem ton hate this show.it is my second favorite. and also what is the big deal about thelion king. it has to be the worst think ive ever seen.
why does everyone seem ton hate this show.it is my second favorite. and also what is the big deal about thelion king. it has to be the worst think ive ever seen.
#32
Posted: 8/14/04 at 11:55pm
What's your #1 favorite, OTP?
I think it's just because any musical that, to be honest, caters to a younger audience gets slammed for not being a "true" and legit Broadway musical. (I'm sure there were a lot of people then and now who don't like Rent or B&tB) Hey, at least you're not asking about Wicked!
I think it's just because any musical that, to be honest, caters to a younger audience gets slammed for not being a "true" and legit Broadway musical. (I'm sure there were a lot of people then and now who don't like Rent or B&tB) Hey, at least you're not asking about Wicked!
"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater
"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell
#33
Posted: 8/14/04 at 11:55pm
Its closing because producers are greedy and want to make me angry that I can't see it lol. Who knows? Maybe Disney will make an Aida movie, or better yet, maybe they secretly filmed the original cast and didn't tell anyone... I doubt it, but maybe in a pre-opening dress rehearsal. That would be awesome lol
#34
Posted: 8/15/04 at 12:03am
I'll agree with Undiscovered...well for me at least! I love the show, it's one of my favorites as well(2nd I think). I just cannot stand the casting. I would have rather seen the show close earlier rather than see people like Michele Williams attempt the role. It is such a strong and beautiful show and it deserves actors that can do it justice!
#35
Posted: 8/15/04 at 12:52am
It's sad but true, Broadway is a commercial venture. When a show is losing money and attendance is down, its time is up. Try as they might, with many new stars, the audiences are just not turning out anymore. It has nothing to do with any of you personally, although I would contend that if you are so offended that you have not yet seen the show, perhaps you are partially to blame. Having seen the show with the original cast, I think that it was o.k. Certainly not among the best or worst things that I have seen.
Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.
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#36
Posted: 8/15/04 at 12:57am
All the songs are boring and slow and in 4/4 time
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
-South Pacific
#37
Posted: 8/15/04 at 1:54am
rockfenris, your favorite Broadway composer is Stephen Sondheim, right?
#38
Posted: 8/15/04 at 5:00am
No, my favourite Broadway composer is Jim Steinman
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try
-South Pacific
#39
Posted: 8/15/04 at 5:25am
You know what I hate about monkeys? They throw their crap at cars! I never said I didn't like the show. I like it. I just think it needs to move over for something new. But, like I said, I am not that excited about All Shook Up. And RENT needs to go too...and Phantom...and Crap...and crap....
#40
Posted: 8/15/04 at 11:28am
rockfenris, now that's what I like to hear! I get what you're saying.
#42
Posted: 8/16/04 at 2:19pm
**Screaming "Deborah Cox IS A SuperStar!" while kicking Type-A-Tiff in the neck!** 
#43
Posted: 8/17/04 at 11:24am
Deborah Cox is a superstar?!!!! Since when? LMAO!!!!
#44
Posted: 8/17/04 at 4:37pm
AIDA IS CLOSING BECAUSE IT IS OLD AND BORING. They're just shoes...let it go!
Updated On: 8/17/04 at 04:37 PM
#45
Posted: 8/17/04 at 5:04pm
Marquise - you're a 'swing', so i forgive you.
bogey_Live - continue 'standing by'. :-P
Seriously guys/gals - the whole 'Deborah Cox is a SuperStar' thing is a running joke of sort on this message board (though i seriously consider her a SuperStar). Unfortunately, I believe the moderators have deleted the original thread where this was debated.
bogey_Live - continue 'standing by'. :-P
Seriously guys/gals - the whole 'Deborah Cox is a SuperStar' thing is a running joke of sort on this message board (though i seriously consider her a SuperStar). Unfortunately, I believe the moderators have deleted the original thread where this was debated.
Updated On: 8/17/04 at 05:04 PM
#46
Posted: 8/17/04 at 5:22pm
I like AIDA...but it is getting old is all. I haven't seen Deborah Cox. I'm sure she is fine in the role.
#47
Posted: 8/17/04 at 5:31pm
why didn't they ever ask anyone really talented to be in AIDA? I mean I know Adam came back, but really, I was hoping for someone with a bit more talent ... David Hasselhoff for instance
#48
Posted: 8/23/04 at 2:41pm
Let's bring back Deborah Cox is a "SUPERSTAR" thread!!! Anyone who performs as well as she does in AIDA is a "SUPERSTAR"!!! I've been gone for a while and haven't chimmed in on how GREAT and WONDERFUL she is.
I believe if Deborah didn't stay on as AIDA, it would have cloed sooner. They knew they wouldn't have found a better replacement to close the show.
AIDA FOREVER!!!!
I believe if Deborah didn't stay on as AIDA, it would have cloed sooner. They knew they wouldn't have found a better replacement to close the show.
AIDA FOREVER!!!!
#49
Posted: 8/23/04 at 2:42pm
Less than two weeks...
*cries*
A work of art is an invitation to love.
*cries*
#50
Posted: 8/23/04 at 3:07pm
I liked Aida the most out of the 3 Disney shows. Saw Simone do it here. It's the only one of the 3 that I didn't feel like I was going to step on a moving sidewalk when it was over to go to the next attraction....
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