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I saw him in many shows but his performance in "Lady in Question" is still one of the most outlandish and funny ones I have ever seen. Rest in Peace.

GirlFromOz68 said: "Kulisse said: "suzcap said: "Bobster159 said: "That Times article is generous to Lea. Shewas clearly a massivepart of Chess's early success, but the wheels came off monthsago with her still in the cast. Any replacement star has to sell not just to new audiences but to returning ones too, and that's a huge ask for a mid-tier title."

Still odd the grosses only started falling of after her vacation and the show announcing her departure though."



Did they, though? Looks like a very steady, almost linear downward trajectory to me since all the way back last year. They very obviously plummeted when Lea was out on vacation, but her departure announcement really doesn't stand out as a turning point to me.

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Yes it does. The announcement of her departure was on 21st March. Look at the decline since then.

Chess was never going to stay at the heady heights of$2M a week and those early grosses were a shock to everyone. I always expected it to start at about $1.2- $1.3M a week, just because i knew as a long term Chess fan it was never going to befor everyone, and that is where it had settled into after the initial unexpected high numbers.

If they could have stayed there theywould have been fine which is why they went ahead and extended with JoJo.

They clearly didn't expect the drop that happened after and that drop began the week after they announced Lea was leaving and never recovered."

 

Maybe they went down once her limited fan base had seen the show. I saw it and while she sang the hell out of it, her acting, even while singing was sub par.

 

Weird post from someone who just joined. Which troll is this "name"

RexInLights said: "The only pathetic thing is that comment. Mental health and someone’s well being will always be more important than a job."

 

 

I can't think of almost any other job where "I just had an emotional breakup" would be a legitimate reason for not fulfilling your work obligation. If I were a producer, I would NEVER hire her again

 

His name and music must mean a lot to people since they completely ignore the fact they are celebrating the life of a pedophile.

joevitus said: "And when it comes to willingnessto abuse, boys, he's got it!"

You are so boring.

 

MadsonMelo said: "I think the final 5 are:



Caissie Levy, Ragtime

Sara Chase, Schmigadoon!

Lea Michele, Chess

Sara Pitt, Two Strangers

Marla Mindelle, Titanique"

 

Don't you mean Christiani Pitts  for "Two Strangers'

 

I would be upset if Donica and McClure and Umphress did not transfer. They were all excellent as were the rest of the cast. This was easily my favorite musical revival I saw this year and I'm including "Ragtime", "Cats" and "Chess".

I would love to see this but I'm not signing to up to Starz just for one show

EDSOSLO858 said: "DELETED"

 

Instead of deleting this thread, could you delete your account.

 

TheatreMonkey said: "I would say Signature Theatre and Shakespeare Theatre Company are more thanjustmere "regional theaters" -- they routinely produce top-notch shows, with top-notch talent. This very well may get me up there for a weekend!"

 

 

I agree. Both of these theatres produce productions that far exceed anything in NYC

 

Personally I think Christiani Pitts for "Two Strangers ..." should win

2500 still sounds like way too big a theatre for this show. But then I personally find most touring venues too big.