Typical closing notice timeframe?

[Kinginthenorth]

Given the uncertainty and chaos with TGC currently I was wondering what is the typical notice that the public is given in regards to closing. I'm from MN and saw the show this summer and have been annoying my wife with the cast recording ever since. Originally she was planning a NYC trip for October to see the show, but obviously the  past few weeks leave that option looking remote. I'm not opposed to springing a last minute trip either this weekend or next as I've told her the show absolutely must be seen, but realistically how much notice can I expect? A week? 2? Ignoring the specialized drama in TGC's case, what's typical?

[dramamama611]

There really isn't a "norm", but often 2 weeks for a show in trouble.  Sometimes there is a month, particularly when close to a common closing time (The end of summer, right after the New Years influx).   When a show is long running, you might get a closing date further out.

 

With Comet?   I dont' think anything will be normal.  I HAVE tix for the 2nd performance after Oak's departure, and I don't know if I'll get to see it.  Again.

[bisous3]

Per Equity rules, the cast must be given their closing notice no less than one week before.

[JayElle]

Brittain, who plays Mary, said she's returning Aug 15. They are still selling tickets.  The NY Post article said they're working around the clock to keep show open.  If you buy a ticket and it closes, they have to refund the $. Telecharge refunded my $ for the tickets I bought to see Mandy Patinkin and we know how that turned out.  They have obligations to investors and cast.

See http://nypost.com/2017/08/03/without-groban-and-patinkin-vultures-are-circling-great-comet/

[HogansHero]

A week (actually a bit less, e.g., Tuesday for a Sunday close in a standard week) is the minimum contractual requirement, as noted, but bear in mind that that is for pay, not for performance. You can cancel performances on a moments notice but everyone gets paid the week or longer if that's what's in their contract. On TGC, I would hesitate to rely on anything normal.

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

bisous3 said: "Per Equity rules, the cast must be given their closing notice no less than one week before."

That clause in the contract is for closing the theater. It's two weeks per 16(b), but again, the typical interpretation is that there's no requirement that they actual have shows during those two weeks, just that the actors are still employed and paid for the two weeks. There's no guarantee of any notice of closing to the public, or of any notice before the final public performance.

 

The relevant provision: 

The Producer may close a specific production by posting on the Equity callboard two weeks' written notice to all members of the Company, provided the Actors shall receive no less than the minimum employment and/or payment guaranteed under their contracts.

 

[JayElle]

Might want to read this

https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeseymour/2017/08/04/what-broadway-can-learn-from-the-great-comet-debacle/&refURL=http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1103283&page=5&referrer=http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1103283&page=5#2a7e77b18e63

[HogansHero]

JustAnotherNewYorker said: "bisous3 said: "Per Equity rules, the cast must be given their closing notice no less than one week before."

That clause in the contract is for closing the theater. It's two weeks per 16(b), but again, the typical interpretation is that there's no requirement that they actual have shows during those two weeks, just that the actors are still employed and paid for the two weeks. There's no guarantee of any notice of closing to the public, or of any notice before the final public performance.

 

The relevant provision: 

The Producer may close a specific production by posting on the Equity callboard two weeks' written notice to all members of the Company, provided the Actors shall receive no less than the minimum employment and/or payment guaranteed under their contracts."

not sure what contract you are referring to, but in the production contract it is rule 69 and it is one week.

[BobPopa]

One week's notice is the correct rule according to AEA, however one week means one week, To close on a Sunday the notice would have to be delivered to the actors the previous Sunday, 

[HogansHero]

BobPopa said: "One week's notice is the correct rule according to AEA, however one week means one week, To close on a Sunday the notice would have to be delivered to the actors the previous Sunday, "

No, that's the second mis-stated rule in a row. Notice of closing on Tuesday is effective on Sunday. (Rule 43(C))

It would really be better for folks not to state rules when they don't know them.

[Deedee23]

JayElle said: "Brittain, who plays Mary, said she's returning Aug 15...."

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Brittain plays Sonya. But yes she did say that on social media.

[LxGstv]

If I remember correctly Six Degrees of Separation announced on a Tuesday that it would be closing that same Sunday.

[BobPopa]

Rule 43 in the Production Rulebook for the League....That's about Non-Equity Theatres...nothing about closing there Hogan, but please be arrogant.

 

 

[HogansHero]

That was a typo. It's 45(C). no arrogance; it's just these things are not open to debate. you were wrong. 

[bear88]

For the OP's purpose, it sounds like he will know Tuesday if the show is closing Sunday, Aug. 13.

That's not much help if you're trying to plan a last-minute trip, but that's where we are.

My personal hunch, which is worth nothing, is that the show stays open another week or three. I wouldn't bet on it being around in October.

[HogansHero]

@bear88 I agree, however I place no bets on this because I remember well that the Kagans inexplicably kept pouring money into the stone cold corpse of On the Town to keep it running for no rational reason.