Hedwig questions
Hedwig questions
#1Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 8:41pm
Okay I have two questions that I know a couple of you lovely people can answer for me . First : is Taye Diggs gonna be the closing Hedwig or are they gonna get someone else to do it ? I ask this because I really wanna see him in the role and if I go on the closing date I want to make sure that's who I'm gonna be seeing . Second question is does anyone know if the pricing is gonna be the same on the closing date as other dates ? I've never been to a show so I kind of want a heads up before i pick the date I go on .
#2Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 8:59pm
Sarcastic or wishful comments aside, why wouldn't he close it?
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#3Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 9:12pm
I was just asking because I know rent closed with a different cast so I was wondering
#4Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 9:12pm
I could think of a few reasons. Not sarcastic nor wishful ones.
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#5Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 9:50pm
I would die of happiness if JCM closed it, but they could've sold a lot of $400 premium seats if they'd announced JCM or NPH were closing.
blucanary
Swing Joined: 1/30/15
#6Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 10:31pm
There is no reason to think anyone else would take over that night. As for tickets, the show is almost completely sold out. The few tickets that remain are priced at $350.
#7Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 10:47pm
"There is no reason to think anyone else would take over that night."
no reason? speak for yourself dude.
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#8Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 10:48pm
Jane2 said: ""There is no reason to think anyone else would take over that night."
no reason? speak for yourself dude.
Jane, do you know something? Do I need to grab a ticket for this post haste?
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#9Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 10:50pm
no, I know absolutely nothing. Less than nothing! I'm just saying there sure are reasons why one could imagine someone other than Taye Diggs doing closing night.
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#10Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 10:56pm
Everything points to Taye closing, including the various social media accounts. I know Darren and Neil may not even be there because the Creative Arts Emmy's are the night before - Darren is nominated and Neil usually attends.
it would make sense for John to close it, but he's filming a movie so who knows. It could be Andrew or Michael as well.
The real problem would be getting a ticket.
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#11Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 11:18pm
Well, I have a ticket to closing. Just saw Taye again last night to catch Shannon's last Yitzhak (she was brilliant btw), so I wouldnt be mad about seeing someone else do closing! JCM should really do it.
#12Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 11:23pm
VotePeron said: "Well, I have a ticket to closing. Just saw Taye again last night to catch Shannon's last Yitzhak (she was brilliant btw), so I wouldnt be mad about seeing someone else do closing! JCM should really do it.
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How was Taye last night?
i have no interest in seeing it with him. I get kind of angry when I hear stories that he didn't know his lines. I know it's irrational, but I love that show so much and I find it disrespectful that he's not better prepared. I'm not the biggest NPH fan, but at the very least, he gave it his all.
#13Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/23/15 at 11:28pm
BlackElleWoods said: "I was just asking because I know rent closed with a different cast so I was wondering"
Rent closed with the same cast that was performing it when the closing announcement was made, AFAIK.
As for Taye, at this point, the closing show is nearly sold out, so no reason to pay more to sit further back. Better to go before then and get a much better seat.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#14Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 1:12am
Don't start spreading rumors Jane2 or making things up!
#15Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 1:45am
A Director said: "Don't start spreading rumors Jane2 or making things up!"
Is that your job? 
#16Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 2:08am
I personally don't see any reason why Taye Diggs wouldn't close the show. I get that he's not the best Hedwig, but his contract goes until either October or the show closes, and since the show is closing before his ending date the only logical explanation is that he will be the one playing the lead role at the show's closing performance. That's usually how it works at every other show on Broadway.
This isn't directed at the OP, since they were asking a genuine question, but I don't understand why people keep insisting that the producers will magically decide to put on a different actor just for the closing night performance. I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point.
Of course, I could be completely wrong, and JCM could come back for that special night, but I don't believe it will happen.
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#17Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 2:16am
Elfuhbuh said: "I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point."
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise? I think JCM is too classy to even consider coming in and being like, let me finish this properly. As much as people might want to see that, I think it's completely unreasonable.
#18Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 8:30am
"A Director said: "Don't start spreading rumors Jane2 or making things up!""
I have you blocked but since Haterobics quoted you I had to see your blathering.
First of all, stop spreading rumors that you're a director. You don't know the first thing about theater. If you DID, you'd have known what was going on at the Jane.
Your post is so ridiculous I have to deduce you're a troll. A troll with serious issues.
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#19Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 8:42am
Folks, "A Director" and "Hamilton", I believe, are trying to get me in some sort of trouble by their inflammatory posts. They're probably trying to get the attention of someone in the production by accusing me of spreading rumors, etc.
Therefore, my discussion on this topic will not continue. I will never mention anything specific that went on at the theater, and I never have, unlike HAMILTON, WHO HAS SAID SPECIFIC THINGS ABOUT MS. SHEEDY ON THE STAGE. SHAME ON YOU SPREADING RUMORS ABOUT HER.
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#20Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 12:48pm
haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point."
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise? I think JCM is too classy to even consider coming in and being like, let me finish this properly. As much as people might want to see that, I think it's completely unreasonable."
You're right, and I'm sorry if I came across rude; that wasn't my intention. I was just expressing my view on the matter, because it seemed like people were speculating over whether Taye Diggs would be replaced on closing night, not necessarily on this thread, but on the other Hedwig one about the show's closing.
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#21Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 2:00pm
haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I'm sure it's a nice thought, but it's pretty much all wishful thinking at this point."
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise? I think JCM is too classy to even consider coming in and being like, let me finish this properly. As much as people might want to see that, I think it's completely unreasonable.
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I think it all stems back to Neil who said he wanted to do the last show - and then the rest of us just go crazy over John like we always seem to do.
#22Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 2:02pm
ChildofEarth said: "I think it all stems back to Neil who said he wanted to do the last show - and then the rest of us just go crazy over John like we always seem to do."
Pretty safe to assume Neil isn't putting the heels on two days before his new live TV show airs for the first time.
Updated On: 8/24/15 at 02:02 PM
RussT2
Understudy Joined: 3/12/15
#23Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 2:04pm
BlackElleWoods said: "Okay I have two questions that I know a couple of you lovely people can answer for me . First : is Taye Diggs gonna be the closing Hedwig or are they gonna get someone else to do it ? I"
Taye Diggs is the final Hedwig. He will be performing the rest of the run which ends on Sept 13th. I got this info from someone who works on the show.
Updated On: 8/24/15 at 02:04 PM
Alex M
Broadway Star Joined: 11/16/13
#24Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 4:14pm
It probably wont happen but how cool would it be seeing Neil or John coming down on stage and supprising everybody when the show starts.
#25Hedwig questions
Posted: 8/24/15 at 4:14pm
Alex M said: "It probably wont happen but how cool would it be seeing Neil or John coming down on stage and supprising everybody when the show starts."
Not at all, since I won't be there.
