Maybe, The Great Comet isn't closing in August 13

[schubox]

dramamama611 said: "It's only the instrumental part that's hard.  They could have a plan to bypass it.

 

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Yeah I highly doubt Patinkin was going to play any instruments 

[rosscoe(au)]

dramamama611 said: "Don't think that is news to anyone.

 

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True, but some in this thread are thinking that just throwing around random names is going to keep this show open. Unless Josh comes back it's dead 

[haterobics]

rosscoe(au) said: "True, but some in this thread are thinking that just throwing around random names is going to keep this show open."

One hopes the show's producers/creatives are further along than message board people dreamcasting things... but they may not be, heh. They may be frantically putting out feelers, but the clock is ticking.

[leighmiserables]

I was just thinking -- do you think it's possible they haven't announced anything yet because they're waiting to see how many people get refunds for Mandy dates? 

[haterobics]

leighmiserables said: "I was just thinking -- do you think it's possible they haven't announced anything yet because they're waiting to see how many people get refunds for Mandy dates?"

Probably all? If I bought tickets to Mandy, why would I keep them to see.... no one knows?

[BuddyStarr]

I was not a fan of the show, at all.  I didn't see it with Josh Groban and would not see it again....except if Mandy was in it.  I would have given it another shot just to him him.

[leighmiserables]

haterobics said: "leighmiserables said: "I was just thinking -- do you think it's possible they haven't announced anything yet because they're waiting to see how many people get refunds for Mandy dates?"

Probably all? If I bought tickets to Mandy, why would I keep them to see.... no one knows?"

I actually know quite a few people who bought them, found out he was gone, said "well, might as well just go anyway," and kept them, including some who purchased them with the sole intention of seeing Mandy. 

Plus there's the fact that the whole #savethecomet thing on twitter has been selling some tickets as well. Not a lot, of course, but some. 

[schubox]

leighmiserables said: "haterobics said: "leighmiserables said: "I was just thinking -- do you think it's possible they haven't announced anything yet because they're waiting to see how many people get refunds for Mandy dates?"

Probably all? If I bought tickets to Mandy, why would I keep them to see.... no one knows?"

I actually know quite a few people who bought them, found out he was gone, said "well, might as well just go anyway," and kept them, including some who purchased them with the sole intention of seeing Mandy. 

Plus there's the fact that the whole #savethecomet thing on twitter has been selling some tickets as well. Not a lot, of course, but some. 

 

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I kept mine, but I'm waiting to see what they announce before I decide if I'm getting a refund or not 

[Eliza2]

I kept mine because if it announces a closing on 9/3, I still want to be there for the last show.

[Call_me_jorge]

Guys.... chance the Rapper for Pierre???

[BroadwayRox3588]

I've grown weary of the fancasts. Let's have an announcement already! LOL

[raddersons]

schubox said: "I kept mine, but I'm waiting to see what they announce before I decide if I'm getting a refund or not."

I know a bunch of people who are doing this. 

[TheSassySam]

Call_me_jorge said: "Guys.... chance the Rapper for Pierre???

 

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We have a better chance of him being in the Chicago Hamilton than The Great Comet.

[10086Sundays]

I don't think we'll get an announcement until next week, if we get one. If they're well sold through August 13th, then I think they'd set a Labor Day closing in order to get 3 more weeks of, hopefully, good sales as people rush to see it, instead of wasting that rush on weeks that were already going to be good at the box office.

Will people really be able to make in the last 3 weeks of August though?  Everyone's said those are slow weeks already.  With kids going back to school/college and folks having already used their vacation time, I'm sure there are people who have obligations and/or live too far away to make it on such short notice during that period.

I looked at those 3 weeks and they are about 60% sold.  The rear mezz and stage seating are particularly empty. The Mandy situation unraveled so quickly, most folks didn't have a chance to get tickets and most probably got refunds.

[ACL2006]

The producers are clearly scrambling to figure what to do after Aug. 13. i still say it's closing then. It's a tough role to learn, so whoever they bring in will need time. They could have Dave Malloy step in if he's willing until whoever is ready to start.

[10086Sundays]

I could see them using a combination of Dave and Scott to get through those 3 weeks. Or maybe they'll only go 1 or 2 weeks after the 13th.  The fans who are willing to drop everything to come see the show before it closes won't care who's in the role.  Some might prefer Dave actually, since it's his baby.  (Assuming Dave has time of course.)

Of course, I won't be surprised if they announce for the 13th, it's just too bad that people are getting less and less lead time to make plans.  Or maybe they pull a rabbit out of their hat and find someone.

[irishgator1]

Is it the consensus that the show is finished, and now it's just a matter of when?  My children really want to see it again, but we can't fit in a trip any time before early Oct.  If the show is still open then, I would take them back.

[schubox]

10086Sundays said: "I could see them using a combination of Dave and Scott to get through those 3 weeks. Or maybe they'll only go 1 or 2 weeks after the 13th.  The fans who are willing to drop everything to come see the show before it closes won't care who's in the role.  Some might prefer Dave actually, since it's his baby.  (Assuming Dave has time of course.)

Of course, I won't be surprised if they announce for the 13th, it's just too bad that people are getting less and less lead time to make plans.  Or maybe they pull a rabbit out of their hat and find someone.

 

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I just need some info. If there is no closing date then I will probably sell my tickets, because I've seen Malloy and it's not worth the time and money to hear back just for that. If they announce a closing date or a new star after the 13th I'll keep them 

[Mossee]

The unknown of it all is killing me. We have tickets for 8/15—but  if they are going to close on 8/13, I'd like to try to get tickets for then instead. I'd rather not switch if I don't have to, though, so I feel like I'm in limbo. I don't care who plays Pierre at this point—I just want to see the damn show.

[Adair Haywind]

Is Tituss Burgess available? I'm sure he'd bring in some people with as popular as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is.

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Are people still interested in Josh Radnor and Zachary Levi? They've both proven they can sing...

[schubox]

Adair Haywind said: "Is Tituss Burgess available? I'm sure he'd bring in some people with as popular as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is.

 

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Oh man I'd watch the **** out of that 

[schubox]

I figured it out everyone 

 

http://twitter.com/greatkermie/status/892824799126409216

[10086Sundays]

Now I want a Muppets and the Great Comet of 1812 movie.

[AllThatJazz2]

We had bought tickets to see Mandy and received a refund once he dropped out - still getting over the whiplash from that. I still want to see the show (and my friend is amenable to it, though it's dependent for her on who the replacement is). Unfortunately if they close the 13th there is no way we will get there beforehand (we live in Boston and can't make it down). So it's just pins and needles over here waiting to see what the heck happens with the show, and who (if anyone) will wind up playing Pierre once Oak leaves.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Looks like it isn't going anywhere for a while

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Brittain-Ashford-Confirms-GREAT-COMET-Return-Who-Will-Play-Pierre-20170802