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

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

dramamama611 said: "I've see all the Pierrre (I think) and he wasnt my favorite,  but I liked him."

Me too. Seen them all. He was good, but not my favorite (which, for the record, was Dave)

[RippedMan]

I'd def go back for Dave, and I'd like to see someone else besides Lucas Steele. He's fine, but I'm curious to see someone else in the part. And I'm surprised none of the women were nominated for Best Supporting. I think the women - Sonya, the Step-Mother, and the "slutty" sister - were all fantastic and nailed all their moments. Whereas I thought Steele was a little ho-hum. He was hard to understand in most everything he said.

[willep]

chernjam said: "I'm sorry - was never interested in seeing Comet... but now I'm beyond done with this.  This daily drip of faux drama "Britain Ashford Confirms her return" (sorry I don't know who that is) feels more like desperation and has gotten annoying.   Will Mandy Pantinkin rescind his resignation next?  "

 

Except there is no "daily drip" as we haven't heard anything new this week, and that article is just BWW's lame attempt at creating a story out of an old social media post that we've already discussed and doesn't actually mean anything.

[Audrey33]

RippedMan said: "I'd def go back for Dave, and I'd like to see someone else besides Lucas Steele. He's fine, but I'm curious to see someone else in the part. And I'm surprised none of the women were nominated for Best Supporting. I think the women - Sonya, the Step-Mother, and the "slutty" sister - were all fantastic and nailed all their moments. Whereas I thought Steele was a little ho-hum. He was hard to understand in most everything he said."

I'm the opposite in that I think Lucas is the star of the show (at least in the non-Phillipa Soo iteration) and even reading star casting for Anatole suggestions hurts me a little as I can't imagine anyone else in the part.

[RippedMan]

Well, I think that's why I kind of want to see someone else's take? I don't particularly care for his performance/vocals. But, judging by the reaction - and my friend's reaction - I'm def. in the minority, which is totally fine. He's very talented, and great in the part, just curious to hear another take. Side note, there was a group of like 5 65+ year old women who were fawning over him like crazy. It was hilarious. 

[schubox]

RippedMan said: "I'd def go back for Dave, and I'd like to see someone else besides Lucas Steele. He's fine, but I'm curious to see someone else in the part. And I'm surprised none of the women were nominated for Best Supporting. I think the women - Sonya, the Step-Mother, and the "slutty" sister - were all fantastic and nailed all their moments. Whereas I thought Steele was a little ho-hum. He was hard to understand in most everything he said.

 

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I liked Dave, and I'm glad I saw him, but I don't think I'd go back to see him. I love Lucas Steele. Only saw him once, the second time his understudy was on. The understudy was quite good, but lacked a bit of the charisma and singing ability of Lucas

[schubox]

If they were closing the 13 we'd have to know something by the 6th right? 

[dramamama611]

 Not necessarily. 

[Mossee]

schubox said: "If they were closing the 13 we'd have to know something by the 6th right? "

You'd think they'd want to give a decent amount of notice to drive sales from the "one last time"-ers. 

[raddersons]

Mossee said: "You'd think they'd want to give a decent amount of notice to drive sales from the "one last time"-ers."

You'd think this whole situation would have been handled better by the producers... and yet here we are.

[Mossee]

raddersons said: "You'd think this whole situation would have been handled better by the producers... and yet here we are."

Fair point. Check any common-sense assumptions at the door.

[Hamilfan2]

schubox said: "If they were closing the 13 we'd have to know something by the 6th right? 

 

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I believe they have to let the actors know 2 weeks in advance (or pay out their contracts), but the public announcement could come at any time.  For all we know they could announce today that they are closing tomorrow  (They won't, I think the earliest they will close is the 13th, this is just an example).  It is not unheard of for shows to publicly announce closings the weekend of though.

[David10086]

Hamilfan2 said: "I believe they have to let the actors know 2 weeks in advance (or pay out their contracts), but the public announcement could come at any time.  For all we know they could announce today that they are closing tomorrow  (They won't, I think the earliest they will close is the 13th, this is just an example).  It is not unheard of for shows to publicly announce closings the weekend of though.

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So 'the actor' we talked to backstage on July 30th said everyone had to attend a mandatory meeting that evening.If they were told they were closing at that meeting, that would be the 2 weeks they need, as that would bring us to August 13? Maybe that's why it was a 'mandatory' meeting???

PS - I was thinking Nick Cannon as Pierre. He has his following, a movie opening up, and he can sing and dance. I'd go and see him. 

[haterobics]

David10086 said: "Maybe that's why it was a 'mandatory' meeting???"

I think any all-company meetings are mandatory. It's not like they meet all the time, but you can decide whether to go every time.

[schubox]

David10086 said: "Hamilfan2 said: "I believe they have to let the actors know 2 weeks in advance (or pay out their contracts), but the public announcement could come at any time.  For all we know they could announce today that they are closing tomorrow  (They won't, I think the earliest they will close is the 13th, this is just an example).  It is not unheard of for shows to publicly announce closings the weekend of though.

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So 'the actor' we talked to backstage on July 30th said everyone had to attend a mandatory meeting that evening.If they were told they were closing at that meeting, that would be the 2 weeks they need, as that would bring us to August 13? Maybe that's why it was a 'mandatory' meeting???

PS - I was thinking Nick Cannon as Pierre. He has his following, a movie opening up, and he can sing and dance. I'd go and see him. 

 

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The timing would match up, but do you really think it would be kept a secret this long? 

[raddersons]

David10086 said: "PS - I was thinking Nick Cannon as Pierre. He has his following, a movie opening up, and he can sing and dance. I'd go and see him. "

You could not pay me to see Nick Cannon, but if it means the show gets to keep running...fine. At this point, they could cast Kid Rock as Pierre and I would be happy so long as the show keeps running. 

[dramamama611]

Hamilfan2 said: "schubox said: "If they were closing the 13 we'd have to know something by the 6th right? 

 

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I believe they have to let the actors know 2 weeks in advance (or pay out their contracts), but the public announcement could come at any time.  For all we know they could announce today that they are closing tomorrow  (They won't, I think the earliest they will close is the 13th, this is just an example).  It is not unheard of for shows to publicly announce closings the weekend of though.

 

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That's not right....if two weeks notice isn't given to the actors before closing, they get paid as if it were...NOT the rest of their contract, it gurarantees them two weeks pay from the time of their notice.  (I've also hear that it's only ONE week, so I don't really know which is true.)

[gymman]

Did not like the show at all...frankly, I was bored. Very disappointed not to see Lucas because his understudy was , to be kind, not convincing as a sex symbol.

[smidge]

gymman said: "Did not like the show at all...frankly, I was bored. Very disappointed not to see Lucas because his understudy was , to be kind, not convincing as a sex symbol.

Was it Josh Canfield? Didn't see his performance but I do think he is, at least, hotter than Lucas

 

 

[Margo319]

I love Josh Canfield in the role, so much better than Lucas.  

[trpguyy]

The company has not received a closing notice, nor word of a replacement Pierre. 

[mullein]

trpguyy said: "The company has not received a closing notice, nor word of a replacement Pierre. 

 

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Wow that is... concerning.

[gymman]

Blaine Alden Krauss was on for Lucas.

[schubox]

gymman said: "Blaine Alden Krauss was on for Lucas.

 

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That's who I saw my second time. I thought he was fine. Tried a little too hard

[Kad]

I imagine a two week's notice will  be happening very soon. Based on what I've heard.

Either way, if you want to go back, or have been meaning to go, I would go as soon as possible.

[David10086]

Maybe they will get Kevin Spacey to come in and play Pierre! He was just soooooo good as the Tony host. (not)