I just looked back at the San Francisco review thread to see what was said about that 'final' show before the previous tour went into hiatus. The reviewers said it was a great show with lots of energy, but nothing unusual was done to note the event to the public. The audiences in each tour city are for the most part not BETM followers. After the show plays for a week in their city they have no idea where it goes next, and don't really care. Only in the stationary locations (NYC, London, Toronto, etc.) would it be a significant event to the public when the show closes.jdmag44 wrote:I know that Sunday eve in Hartford is not “Officially” the last show for the tour but it sure looks like it. I was wondering who might star in that final show (Ben would have been my choice but that won’t happen.) I also wonder if there will be former Billies and former cast at the show ? Will there be something special done at the end of that show? The possibilities are exciting. I am so glad I got my tickets early.
I imagine Hartford will be similar to San Fran. The emotions of the cast will likely run high as they put their all into their final performance together. We may see some extra tears or hugs here and there. Certainly the two Letter numbers will likely have more than the normal amount of tears from Billy and Mum.
What will be different this time is at least 20 or so fans will be in the audience. When significant numbers of fans are present there is a multiplying effect in terms of audience enthusiasm. We as fans can show our appreciation to the cast by our reactions, applause and laughter. Casts feed off this audience response and energize their own performances. This makes for a great show, and an experience you will never forget!
--Chris