BREAKING: Mandy Patinkin Withdraws from THE GREAT COMET

[10086Sundays]

I feel for everyone involved, but right now, I really feel for the Telecharge reps and box office people who have to deal with fall out from this insanity.

[schubox]

JennH said: "schubox said: "If by some miracle the show is still open when Mandy's dates would have happened, will they refund tickets? I'm not going to fly out to see Malloy again 

 

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Yes, anytime a shows closes and there's purchased tickets for dates past closing, tickets are always refunded.

secondly-HOLY SHITSHITSHIT...good grief, it's like smash except the show already opened...has there been a recent scandal bigger than this other than Rebecca?? It's official, they might as well close on Oak's last day on the 13th. I can't think of a more scandalous 48 hours 

 

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I know if it's closed I get a refund. I bought tickets on the 20th to see Patinkin. If by some miracle the show doesn't close on the 13th, can I get a refund for the 20th?

[Jordan Catalano]

I'll be surprised if this show is still open in two weeks. 

[mpd4165]

GeorgeandDot said: "I'm sure Oak and Casal are real proud that an entire cast of young PoC will be unemployed.

 

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What the HELL is your vendetta against Oak? Seriously dude. You can't blame the actor for the actions of the freaking producers.

[mullein]

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I know if it's closed I get a refund. I bought tickets on the 20th to see Patinkin. If by some miracle the show doesn't close on the 13th, can I get a refund for the 20th?

 

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You're entitled to a refund whenever an above the title star is out, as long as you give telecharge a call and request it. I've done it many times and they're always very efficient.

[Kad]

Both sides failed this show- the Kagans and their continued tonedeafness and the Twitter outrage hivemind that would rather score woke points that look at a bigger picture.

[kade.ivy]

schubox said: "JennH said: "schubox said: "If by some miracle the show is still open when Mandy's dates would have happened, will they refund tickets? I'm not going to fly out to see Malloy again 

 

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Yes, anytime a shows closes and there's purchased tickets for dates past closing, tickets are always refunded.

secondly-HOLY SHITSHITSHIT...good grief, it's like smash except the show already opened...has there been a recent scandal bigger than this other than Rebecca?? It's official, they might as well close on Oak's last day on the 13th. I can't think of a more scandalous 48 hours 

 

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I know if it's closed I get a refund. I bought tickets on the 20th to see Patinkin. If by some miracle the show doesn't close on the 13th, can I get a refund for the 20th?

 

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That will be at the producers' discretion, but I'd be surprised if they don't issue refunds for the Patinkin dates (at least those that were purchased in the past 48 hours). To not do so would be disingenuous.

 

So sad that so many will be out of a job due to self-righteousness and empty virtue signaling. 

[schubox]

Maybe Rachel Chavkin can talk him in to coming back? F*CK this is depressing 

[qolbinau]

This is what the ultra sensitive thoughtless 'offended' at nothing movement of 2017 does. I mean the show was probably doomed after Mandy anyway but for god's sake. People need to calm the **** down and think a little bit before letting their emotions take over. 

[kade.ivy]

10086Sundays said: "I feel for everyone involved, but right now, I really feel for the Telecharge reps and box office people who have to deal with fall out from this insanity.

 

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Indeed. They're such good folks over there. I'm sure they're already ringing the phone off the wall at the Imperial to get an answer on the refunds.

[yeah]

I can't roll my eyes hard enough re: this nonsense and the ass-kissing.  Wow.  

[qolbinau]

The worst is that they - meaning the thoughtless irrational crowd - have clearly won. It's only going to continue their ridiculous behaviour. 

Meanwhile this same group of people will probably not even be phased at things they should be offended at, like the indoctrination of children with untrue beliefs that lead to sexism, homophobia and oppression of free thinkers. This world sucks!

[Call_me_jorge]

If the show closes on August 13th do you think the producers can sue Rafael Casal for defamation?

[SonofRobbieJ]

I love this show.  But it was done in by bad producing decisions all along.  

[schubox]

Thanks for the answers everyone. I think I'll wait and see if/when they set a closing date and then call telecharge 

[BroadwayMan5]

What a mess. I don't see how it can be fixed now because I can't imagine anyone, white or black, wading into that toxic situation and taking the part. At least not any big name which is apparently what they need.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

I love this show, but these Producers are a mess and that's putting it kindly! First, the legal battle with Ars Nova now this! I hope the show survives, it's an incredible piece of art albeit, maybe not for everyone.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

The only person I can think, right off the bat, who  could save this show would be Hugh Jackman.   But that is not going to happen. The producers of this show are a bunch of morons.  Mandy did the honorable thing in withdrawing. 

[SonofRobbieJ]

And much, much more, Philly.  Much more.

I cannot wait to see what companies all over the country do with this remarkable piece.  And maybe I'll get to sing a Dust & Ashes at some point.  

[Flowerlovestage5]

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "I love this show, but these Producers are a mess and that's putting it kindly! First, the legal battle with Ars Nova now this! I hope the show survives, it's an incredible piece of art albeit, maybe not for everyone.

 

^^ Agree!  I'm on Oak's side and respect Patinkin for his decision.

 

With only having Patinkin on for a few weeks, that still would not have been enough to keep the show floating without a major replacement...though Oak should not have been replaced anyway.  Ugh.

 

[trpguyy]

Call_me_jorge said: "If the show closes on August 13th do you think the producers can sue Rafael Casal for defamation?"

They *can* if they want to. Whether or not the case would get anywhere is a different story. 

[leighmiserables]

qolbinau said: "The worst is that they - meaning the thoughtless irrational crowd - have clearly won. It's only going to continue their ridiculous behaviour. 

Meanwhile this same group of people will probably not even be phased at things they should be offended at, like the indoctrination of children with untrue beliefs that lead to sexism, homophobia and oppression of free thinkers. This world sucks!"

I'm not the type to respond to stuff with the word "preach," but honestly. 

PREACH. 

[ethan231h]

Wowowowowowowow

[VintageSnarker]

Mr. Nowack said: "Yes they handled the replacement badly but shame in all the idiots that bashed this show. SHAME SHAME and Godspeed to everyone involved with the show.

This. Casal's twitter has been quiet aside from replying to someone who posted a photo of the chalk outside the theater. 

Cool job "starting a conversation," bro. https://twitter.com/RafaelCasal/status/890704196756004868

I hope the show can land a star and manage to weather through at least to the fall. It was easily one of my favorites this season and the cast is so talented and appear goodhearted.

[CallMeAl2]

So what's the lesson here? Once a role is played by a black actor a white actor can't be cast? 

[asoftplacetoland]

I just hate that this is happening to Great Comet. I love this show so much and all the people involved. This whole situation sucks. The spirit of that show cannot be matched by any other on Broadway right now. My heart breaks for everyone. Dave created something outrageously extraordinary. Why can't more people have seen that? 

I was fine with Mandy being the new Pierre. And I totally understood the reasons behind it. I just felt that Oak should have been allowed to finish his original scheduled run (if that was even ever possible) before Mandy came in. I felt Oak was so incredible and I didn't want him to be stripped of anything or given a raw deal. Then Oak said he wouldn't be returning and my mind started to shift to think, "ok now I'm happy with whatever keeps the show afloat." And now Mandy is leaving?? 

I wish things could have been different. I wish this wonderful show would've gotten some more Tonys because they deserved that. Sad day for me.