jo had to make the announcement tous. it was emotional obviously for everybody but it's because t lre's so muche for this beach blanket family. >> jo, we happen to have some kleen kleenex. shawna you have played snow white for least 13 years. how are you handling the fact that this is the end? >> it's super sad of course and i had my moments of tears. most actors, their shows come to an end. sere is an end date. and we have be lucky to be on this ride, all of us who have been there whether it's one year to 25 to 30 years, we've all had this awesome steady job and n we're experiencing that real moment that mostctors experience. it's the show closing. when the show debuted it as scheduled to run for -- >> six weeks. >> and now here it is the longestmu runningcal review in the world. why do you think it's enjoyed such longevity? >> people askme. it's so good. i'm not just saying it because it's my show. it's very cever. we have the most talented people. it's vislly beautiful a you know you're going to see something new. >> litelly it changes every night. >> it changes as fast as we find something in the news that we think the audience will think is relevant. it's really all aboutthe audience. they determine what goes in >> is that nerve-racking for you? instructions in the morning and you're told have it ready by tonight? >> we get real t used it. i think that's what makes it so fun and why people stay solong. you don't get bored. it's going to all change. even just lines or numbers. that's what makes it really fun and unique. >> do you the performers get a chance to be part of the creative process? >> yeah. they listen to our ideas. do listen. it is a book show. >> but it's not acy democ >> that's what she used to say. this is not a democracy. we love hearing their ideas because they come up with great stuff. we love hearing ideas from everyone. we definitely write the show an a book show. >> yeah. at least you're a little more humane about the process.de silver used to just -- >> usually with val diamond he would go up to her right before the sh is going to start and say, here, i want this in, put it in herand and she'd write it in her hand and then he'd walk away and she'd have to go out on stage looking at the notes on her hand. but he would never give anybody anything that he did not think they'd be able to do. >> that's a testament to the >> we have the best performers in the world. >> we have fun. the audience refution is to listen to. i meantimes we get a big groan. we love a big groan. any reaction is areat reaction. >> the show has toured to london, vegas, theademy awards, queen elizabeth has seen it. memories our favorite from the show? >> when the queen came. we took the to london, everything. when i first saw the show in my life and met steve silver, everything has been fabulous. i can't say there's bene bad day. >> i think for me i was here when prince charles a camilla parker bowles came. that was incredible. it was an experience. jony redid the whole show. we had pesspecial numbers. it was really exciting. >> what will you miss most? >> the people, the family. of course the show b it i this beach blanket family. we're used to it being there. they're all so close. >> you've become like family afte these years. it's a show that's given performers great benefits unheard of really in the industry, health benefits, paid vacation, health care, retirement. jo, for youhat do you think the legacy of the show will be? >> i hope thatverybody remembers it's a fabulous show. >> it's more than just a fabulous show. it's an icon. >> uniquely san francisco. ity rea is something that you can only get here. i think people will always remember that crazyany show with big hats and miss it dearly and think back to all the fun memories. >> what's going to happen to the hats after the show ends? >> i own all of them. of course we can't just let it go. >> no. >> we're looking at places like a museum or something. we'll figure it out. we