ANASTASIA Sets March 31st Closing Date

[DiscoCrows]

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ANASTASIA-To-Play-Final-Broadway-Performance-March-31-20190205

It's only Tuesday and we already have two announcements this week. Sending my luck to all those other shows out there as we get through the winter-downtime this year.

I know many people have a vendetta against the show, but for what it's worth, I really enjoyed a majority of the score and I think having Christy Altomare cast as Anya was just about the perfect casting decision they could've gone with. Happy trails to cast & crew.

[bwayrose7]

Not surprising, given their grosses, but very sad. I know Anastasia was never a popular show on these boards but I thought it was wonderful, and I enjoyed it very much. Two years is nothing to sniff at, though, especially given how crowded the 2017 season was when it opened.

[Jordan Catalano]

Well that’s unexpected since they just announced whatshisface through April. The show had a very respectable run, though.

[FlyHigh523]

I’m so, so sad. Christy and the entire cast are amazing people. I really enjoyed the show when I saw it. She loves the show so much

[disneybroadwayfan22]

[CurtainPullDowner]

I hope Christy finds a much better show to show off her talent.

Did it recoup?

[MannPhan24601]

There goes my dream for Chris Mann as Gleb(Which got me thinking when he posted about having a meeting with Telsey in May then hinted at return to stage in a interview in Nov )....

[SomethingPeculiar]

It never announced recoupment, but a Forbes article from August said it "will have recouped its $12.5 million investment by the time the tour launches [October 9], according to a production source."

[MannPhan24601]

Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)



Or that Audra McDonald play

[Call_me_jorge]

I’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me.

[CT2NYC]

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me."

I'm assuming that FRANKIE AND JOHNNY will take the Broadhurst in May.

[natashalost]

I feel like closing announcements come in threes... who's next?

[rg7759]

I know it doesn't seem possible. But tootsie I'm begging you, switch theaters

[JBroadway]

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m curious why three shows are closing so late in the season. They should’ve just closed in January so another show could take its place right away. Instead the broadhurst and Barrymore will most likely sit idle until fall. Just seems selfish to me."

 

I had the same reaction when Kinky Boots announced closing, but then that turned out to be timed with the opening of Moulin Rouge. Maybe the same thing will happen here. It feels like summer openings might be coming back into style! 

[DiscoCrows]

MannPhan24601 said: "Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)


I have not heard anything about LND going to Broadway. Interesting thought though, I actually really enjoyed the tour that closed a month or two ago.

 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Whoa! It's trending on Twitter!!!

[James Kerrigan2]

Such an amazing show good i booked tickets to see it one last time. wonder if it will go to the West End.

[curel1]

disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Whoa! It's trending on Twitter!!!"

Just was about to post that!  Currently trending at #5 in the US

[RWPrincess]

I am stunned and saddened by this. I love this show and thought it would last at least through the Summer.

[Jordan Catalano]

Do you need some smelling salts?

[VotePeron]

Genuinely can’t remember a time I was more bored in a theater than when I saw this. Sad for the cast and crew, but 2 years is a phenomenal run and I’m sure this show will make endless amount of money in all types of productions.

[VintageSnarker]

MannPhan24601 said: "Guess it was Twitter stans or it is getting forced out for Love Never Dies as rumored and Christy will go to Frozen (Even though I think Patti extended ?)

OK, but like, Christy in Frozen? That's an amazing idea.

I think this was far from the best adaptation of the movie that we could have gotten. The book had lots of issues as well as pointless changes from the movie script (that I still think were motivated by that whole lawsuit rather than smart creative decisions). But the performers were fantastic and it was full of enjoyable moments. Also, the costuming was gorgeous. I'm glad it ran for as long as it did. 

[everythingtaboo]

I can kind of understand shows closing around Easter weekend, but all of these shows closing during the middle of a peak spring break period is so bizarre.

[Call_me_jorge]

natashalost said: "I feel like closing announcements come in threes... who's next?"

Beautiful? Summer is always their worst time of year so maybe they’ll want to close up shop before then.

[BroadwayMan5]

I thought it was a decent show and it had a great run, breaking out early in a crowded season. It will surely be a huge hit in the regional/amateur/high school arena when licensing is available.