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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#3
Posted: 11/10/10 at 2:56pm

Sh*t.

I know the flyers and rumors suggested a January exit, but I was hoping it would survive until Kids Night. Really wanted my daughter to see it.

Might be paying a final visit during my early january NYC visit.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#4
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:07pm

This show had such a fantastic and unexpected run. I just bought my ticket for the final performance.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#5
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:10pm

Knew this was coming unfortunately. Just bought rear mezz tickets for the final performance. I'm selling tickets that I have for Jan 2, 2011 left orchestra row n seats 1 and 3 if anyone is interested, please PM me!

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#6
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:10pm

And I finally got round to a New York trip in the new year - this was number one on my list of shows to see. I was praying it would stay open.

Congrats to all involved, 'Next to Normal' achieved so much in the run it had.

Everything in life...is only for now.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#7
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:12pm

Here's to a great run, and for all those involved. I bought my tickets for the final performance nearly a month ago! I can't wait! It's going to be such an amazing night!

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#8
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:12pm

Amazing, Amazing show. Great Run. I'll definitely be there on the 16th. Goodbye NEXT TO NORMAL. RIP.

For those who thought NEXT TO NORMAL wouldn't have a life outside Broadway, well it's now playing in 4 cities, 9 different countries and has been translated into 6 languages.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#9
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:19pm

Shocking.

Not.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#10
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:19pm

We all saw it coming. However, it had an amazing run! 733 performances is terrific!

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#11
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:28pm

I think that with the amount of fans that there may be a surge. Does anyone think they will extend?

For those who thought NEXT TO NORMAL wouldn't have a life outside Broadway, well it's now playing in 4 cities, 9 different countries and has been translated into 6 languages.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#12
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:29pm

*******WARNING: My post contains a N2N spoiler. Continue at your own risk********

It's ok, it's closing because Andrew Lloyd Webber is working on a prequel called "Normal: Gabe Never Dies."

"I'm seeing the LuPone in Key West later this week. I'm hoping for great vocals and some sort of insane breakdown..." - BenjaminNicholas2

Dr. Jennifer Rinaldi will live on forever. Someone get her a Tony.

Updated On: 11/10/10 at 03:29 PM

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#13
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:32pm

Not terribly surprising. Sad to see it go, but I'm grateful for the four visits I've been able to make to the Booth and everyone involved with the production should be very proud of beating all the odds. I'll miss this show.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#14
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:32pm

[Insert obligatory post about filming the final performance].

"It’s the fractured quality in [Bernadette Peters'] singing voice and line readings that puts across the character as someone for whom resentment is sliding into madness." - NYtimes on Follies (2011).

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#15
Posted: 11/10/10 at 3:59pm

What a great run it had! This is a show that will always stick with me.

"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."-Stephen Sondheim

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#16
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:02pm

what no one has asked if it's moving back off-broadway or if Alice will be returing for the final perfs? I'm being sarcastic.

And I Am Always So Vitriolic

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#17
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:05pm

NO! this makes me so sad. RIP.

What a colossal piece of crap! It'll probably run for years.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#18
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:10pm

This is disappointing news, but I cannot say I'm surprised.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#19
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:32pm

It's not surprising, but I'm not going to lie, my heart sank when I read this news. NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16

This show means so much to me and I don't want to say goodbye. But I've seen it four times and my fifth will be next Thursday and I will be seeing the final performance.

Brava on an absolutely FANTASTIC run!

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#20
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:35pm

I'm waiting for someone to post about how it's closing because Alice Ripley left.

But in all seriousness, congrats on a great run!

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#21
Posted: 11/10/10 at 4:58pm

Great show. Great run.

My best to all involved.

Formerly: WishingOnlyWounds2 - Broadway Legend - Joined: 9/25/08

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#22
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:00pm

[Insert obligatory post about the OBC coming back for the final performance].

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#23
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:14pm

I also have two tickets for sale for January 2!
2 Tickets, Center Mezzanine Row H, Seats 105-106. Email or message if interested.

Hopefully I'll be able to make it for the 16th; otherwise I'll have those tickets to sell as well.

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NEXT TO NORMAL to Close on Broadway January 16#24
Posted: 11/10/10 at 5:31pm

The B'Way production closes the same day the tour ends its Denver run.

Just give the world Love.

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