Photo Essay: January 4th, 2009 'Closing Day on Broadway'
By: Walter McBride Jan. 09, 2009
On Sunday January 4th, 2009, Broadway bid farewell to a number of shows, new favorites and old classics played one last performance for the eager crowds. Photographer Walter McBride brings you the emotional energy of a sad and special day on Broadway.
All photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Boeing -Boeing said farewell
The 2008 Best Play Revival Tony Winner
A fan and his final tickets
Chilly audience members await...
The Longacre lobby
The final crowd at Boeing-Boeing
Happy Flying Boeing-Boeing!
The teens of 13 gave one last show
A sad fan is happy she was there
Friends, family and fans gather for the final show
13 gives one last performance on Broadway
'A Brand New You' and big goodbye!
Both Young Frankenstein and Liza's at the Palace...! Said Farewell on the 4th
Liza was worth every penny!
One VERY excited famous fan...
Ann Hampton Callaway gets in on the action!
LIZA star Jim Caruso made a cameo to bring Andrea Martin backstage!
Liza's at the Palace...! Star Jim Caruso and Andrea Martin
Liza's at the Palace...! Star Jim Caruso and Andrea Martin
Dividing The Estate gave a final performance on January 4th too
One last show for this fan at the Booth
The final audience arrives
Showtime!
We'll miss ya Ace Young!
One final 'Hand Jive' for GREASE!
The gang at Rydell High said "Good Bye"
Nope, not the real stars...
GREASE! gave one last shout on Broadway
Goodnight Danny and Sandy!
The Final HAIRSPRAY on Broadway
Oh that Ultra Clutch can!
The day had come, 'Goodbye to Baltimore' and Broadway!
The crowd came early to not be sad, but to celebrate a true success!
Tickets bought online...
...and at the box office
Bye Tracy!
the crowd was full of Hairspray Alumni paying one last visit
Final cast member Dwayne Cooper looked snazzy for the show
The First and LAST 'Corny Collins' Clarke Thorell
You Can't Stop The Beat!
The 39 Steps left the Cort
Now he seems familiar...
A crowd favorite
There is that "man" again...
Not to worry, The 39 Steps is just taking a few more over to...
The Helen Hayes, it will reopen there on January 21st
But first, Slava's Snow Show had to say "goodbye"
West 44th St. was busy on January 4th, 2009
The crowds of Broadway
The lights are bright 24/7
Young Frankenstein 'put the candle back' one final time
The lights of 42nd Street!
Farewell 'Young Frankenstein'
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