THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday- Page 2
THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#25THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 7:56pm
"wow, the producers must have no faith. I think they are throwing in the towel a little to early, the reviews were mixed, not terrible."
Credit to the producers for cutting their losses. So many shows hang on when they shouldnt and end up losing even more money. They know what the advance sale is.
"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter."
Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.
Updated On: 11/15/12 at 07:56 PM
#27THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:02pmI don't want to live in a world where the Fonz can't sell tickets.
I know you.
I know you.
I know you.
#28THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:21pmWhy is everyone shocked and appalled? It got dismissive reviews and has been doing very poorly financially. Even the show's fans acknowledge it's not a masterpiece. It's not some ill-fated gem.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Born in a Ditch
Understudy Joined: 6/1/10
#29THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:28pmI got a text from my friend that read "Guess what's closing on Sunday." I would've bet all my money that it was Scandalous, but this really threw me for a loop.
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#30THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:31pmI really am shocked. I saw it Tuesday night, with several celebs around me, and we were all hysterical throughout. It was SO much fun, and we thought it was pretty decent. Can't believe it's closing before next week.
Quiche2
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/12
#31THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:34pmMama, you know me better than that. I don't wanna see this.
Theatre is my life. No one can take that away from me.
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#32THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:36pmYeah, it's not appropriate for children
Quiche2
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/12
#33THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 8:38pmSo true. When can I see it, Mama?
Theatre is my life. No one can take that away from me.
#34THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:00pmDoesn't surprise me that it's closing. Doesn't give Tony voters much time to see it, if they were even invited. It's likely that the show will receive zero Tony noms.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#35THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:03pm
It will be ineligible for Tony nominations. It will be ruled that it didn't run long enough for the voters to see it.
The same thing happened with American Buffalo and The Story of My Life a few seasons ago.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#37THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:09pmMassive marketing failure here. Next to no promotion. Terrible art.
#38THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:36pmWhy wasn't this on Gold Club? Sad for all involved. Would love to see it for cheap but no TDF.. no Gold club. sigh.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#39THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:44pm
It was on GoldClub at least twice, for a handful of performances. I didn't love this as much as some of the other posters on here, but I certainly laughed and enjoyed myself. It deserved a longer run.
Updated On: 11/16/12 at 10:44 PM
#40THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/15/12 at 10:51pmI'm coming to NYC from Boston this weekend and planned to rush the show this Sunday. I've never seen a closing performance before - will the rush policy be the same as usual?
grumpyoptimist
Leading Actor Joined: 2/26/11
#41THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:01amVery sorry to hear this. Had tix for the day after Thanksgiving. Oy.
Broadway Joe
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/10
#42THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:28amI wanted to see this but didn't think I'd only be left with 3 days to go see it. Not sure if I can make it this weekend but I'm going to try.
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#43THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 7:22am
It's too bad for the actors, but this is one show that never should have been produced.
One critic called it "wretched," and he summed it up exactly.
Let's hope the actors will soon get a play worthy of their talents, and one which will not bring embarrassment either to themselves or the audience.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#44THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 10:10amIts run is probably too short for preservation in the Lincoln Center archives, so it's a shame the performances--especially Cheyenne Jeackson's (in that very funny first scene) and Ari Graynor's will not be captured for posterity. (I'll bet "Chuck Wood" could fashion a memorable joke out of that last word with a deft mispronuncation.)
ajh
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/11
#45THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:37pmI'm sad about this; I actually had a ticket booked for early next year, clearly I was one of the few people who did! Thought it sounded like alot of fun and, despite the reviews, was looking forward to judging for myself. Cheyenne Jackson is a genuine talent, but I thought he would be more of a B/office draw.
Rainbowhigh23
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/12
#46THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:53pmI thought it would be open long enough to allow for a cameo by Barry Manilow in January.
finebydesign
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#47THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 2:59pmThis should have opened at the New World Stages.
#48THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 3:20pm
If those press photos of Cheyenne Jackson's massive thighs couldn't get people to buy tickets, they might as well have closed.
Shoulda gone off-Broadway first.
"Through The Sacrifice You Made, We Can't Believe The Price You Paid..For Love!"
#49THE PERFORMERS to Close on Sunday
Posted: 11/16/12 at 4:16pmI miss Cheyenne's thighs circa Xanadu. Those suckers kept that show open a year and a half.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
