It was not a total loss thinking of their departure and a lot of good things came from the end of that run, but receiving that “going away” present from Craig Laurie of a comprehensive backstage tour two weekends ago was priceless! Craig’s old castmates (and great friends) from Grease, Chris and Jenna Jones got married in his hometown of NY, but he will be back to work tomorrow when they premiere the show for Chicago audiences and fans.

We’ll miss hanging out with our friends Craig Laurie, Rashad Naylor and John Michael Coppola, who we really enjoyed chatting with and talking about life…..

Also, we’ll definitely miss the moments like Jarrod Spector dedicating “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” to JB “Fantastic Fans”, Irene and Buz Eizen, her Granddaughter Samantha, Mike and Michael Magbaleta III at the August 16th Show, plus Craig’s acknowledgment to us during the same show at both of the finale songs. We have grown close to them, and maybe got spoiled, but what can we do? They are genuine, were kind and accommodating to all fans that wanted to thank them and we all hope for the Chicago cast to have a successful run!

Lots of memories gained from watching and supporting the Chicago cast, but now we’ll see the Las Vegas cast further the excitement of the best musical around!

Thanks for the nice comments. Yes, it was a very sad day for all of us SF JB fans. But at least we have something to look forward to in Nov. and Dec. It won’t be the same, but it will be new–and that’s good. I almost wish now that JB had started in Chicago and then come here so that WE could have them indefinitely. I’m guessing the airlines that do the SF to Chicago run will see a boost in business in 2008 as numerous JB lovers from SF head to the midwest on vacation!

However, let’s welcome the new cast with the same enthusiasm we showed the first — and second — ones in San FRancisco! Our fans rock!

Mama Lucy — aka — oh, you know my name!

What a nice recap of Closing Weekend. Made me feel a bit sad although I did not have the opportunity to see them – but perhaps in Chicago. I also like the photos you took. So cool.