“Brand New Man,” the musical that was set to open Friday at Memorial Auditorium, and the focus of today’s ChattanoogaNow centerfold, has been postponed “until sometime next year,” according to the play’s spokesman, Craig Campbell.
Campbell cited poor ticket sales as the reason for postponing the play, which stars Julie Roberts and Brooke Hogan. Show producer and writer George Darden said later that factors beyond the control of the cast forced the cancellation. It was to premiere in Chattanooga before heading to Nashville, Huntsville, Ala., and Mobile, Ala. Those shows have been put on hold, as well.
Anyone who purchased tickets with a credit card will have them automatically credited to their account. Cash purchasers can get a refund at the Memorial Auditorium box office.