MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5

[Rob]

Click Here to Read Breaking News: Tony-Winning MEMPHIS to Close on Broadway August 5; West End Production Coming Soon

[bwayphreak234]

I would not be surprised if we see an announcement about Matilda in the coming weeks.

[broadwaydevil]

Sad but not a surprise.

I'm assuming this means it will close without having recouped.

[jacobsnchz14]

Berry Gordy's show could land the Shubert, too... it's at a Nederlander theatre, Playbill.com says.

This show had a good, long, healthy run and lasted way longer than anyone probably thought it was going to. Very proud that it was preserved on video and disc and I cannot wait to see the tour. Congrats to everyone involved. HOCKADOO!

[dramamama611]

Wow, shows are dropping like flies this summer!!!!

[bwayphreak234]

Berry Gordy's show could land the Shubert, too... it's at a Nederlander theatre, Playbill.com says.

The Shubert Theatre is under the Shubert Organization though isn't it?

[broadwaydevil]

^Yes, lol. No idea what Jacob is talking about.

[luvtheEmcee]

Whoa, did not see this coming.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Wow, this is shocking. There weren't even any grumblings about it. Looks like I'll go see the tour one more time in DC before they leave town.

[Jonwo]

Not a surprise but I assume it would until October, I guess that Matilda or another show will take the Shubert. Wonder if it'll remain dark until the Spring or will there be a filler show, possibly Elf or another Christmas show.

[BrdwyThtr]

Very sad. I hope Montego gets a new gig quickly. She's an insane talent.

[iluvtheatertrash]

See ya! BYE!

[tphiliboy152]

I'm actually upset this show is closing. It's actually a really beautiful show. It's better than some of the stuff that's still on Broadway right now.

[broadwaydevil]

It's better than some of the stuff that's still on Broadway right now.

I would agree, but that doesn't say much.

[kikki327]

Memphis actually recouped over a year ago, just never announced it.

[qolbinau]

Really? Source?

[TheHappyPhantom]

^How does playbill work for you?

I say, oh well. It was pretty bad anyway. Hopefully we can get something a bit more original in its place.

[beautywickedlover]

I saw the tour a couple of months ago and I really enjoyed the show. This is a great musical and it is sad to see it close on Broadway.

[qolbinau]

If you could link me to the playbill article that suggests MEMPHIS recouped over a year ago, TheHappyPhantom, I'd appreciate it. kthx.

[WickedRENTAwakening]

This sucks a big one. I will probably fly from Los Angeles for the final performance. I was hoping it would have closed in October since I was planing to be in the city around that time anyway :/

[CapnHook]

Glad Broadway will be making room for a deserving show.

[bdn223]

Dottie everyone knew Memphis was in it final stretch, we were just debating an October vs Dec/Jan closing...I wonder whats going in there come Fall, (a limited run of what) since it now seems destined to be the home for Matilda come spring.

On a different note is Memphis now officially going to be the longest running show to close at a loss beating Ragtime and Jeckyl and Hyde? (RoA hasnt closed yet so there is still hope for recoupment)

@kikki The NYTIMES reports Memphis is closing at a loss.
Nytimes closure notice stating lack of recoupment

[Play Esq.]

Hurray!

I mean: such a sad reality. I feel bad for those who were getting a steady income from this show...but it gotta go. This is simply too great a theater to be occupied by a mediocre show.

Though, congrats to a good run!

[After Eight]

"Glad Broadway will be making room for a deserving show."

It was far more deserving and a million times better than such woeful fare as Book of Mormon and Once.

[gravity87]

So sorry that many talented and hardworking people both on and off stage will soon be unemployed, but this show was an absolute DOG. How did it run this long? Buh-bye.

[Emmaloucbway]

I was JUST thinking that Memphis was probably the next show to close. Then I checked Playbill, and the closing notice was posted. Sad to see Memphis close, but congratulations on an excellent run!