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The argument of recasting has been made in the weekly grosses threads for months. One thing that hasn’t been said though, is I don’t blame Jen Simard at all for staying/extending. Acting is a very unpredictable profession and even though we can all be “sure” she’d be cast in all kinds of future roles, we, and she, don’t really know that for certain. I also understand the producers for not kicking her to the curb. 

I remember someone on here posted that 860 would be going in the Booth. If that is correct, not sure why they haven’t announced it yet since Proof is a limited run. 

Was MLB at the Tony Awards on Sunday?

If Rachel Zegler is performing later, I wish they would have picked someone else to present. Just a personal preference, but I don’t like when award shows have people do double duty like that.

How far in advance does Second Stage normally announce casting?

MezzA101 said: "Donald Trump Blasts Judge's Decision On Kennedy Center

Donald Trump said that his administration will be working with Congress to transfer the Kennedy Center “back to them” in light of a federal judge’s ruling that the president’s name must be taken off the performing arts institution and blocking plans to close it for two years for renovations.

https://deadline.com/2026/05/trump-kennedy-center-judge-decision-1236930731/"

I just heard this on the evening news as well. Hopefully Congress can take the Kennedy Center Honors back and actually bestow them on people of merit.

I just saw a rumor on Facebook that a revival of Come From Away could be coming to Broadway to coincide with the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I don’t really believe it, but a concert version or some other event for the anniversary could feasibly be held at a theater.

Wonder if they would try to cast some “names” in this or if that would drive the already high cost up further?

As far as the OP’s post, I do think it would be fun to hypothesize what stage shows KC should do next.

I’d personally love to see her in a comedic play, whether new or a revival. 

So this has been running in London since December of 2024? Also, Vanessa has played Miranda the whole time? If that’s correct, I did not realize that. 

Bettyboy72 said: "She tried to do a mini tour in 2025 with 8 dates. I believe she cancelled 3 of them. I don't think concerts are in her cards unless she starts pooping up at orchestra gigs."

Those poor orchestras 😳😂 JK. Just couldn’t pass up the chance to haha at the typo.

Frankie Grande posted on social media that he had cervical spine surgery. He mentions he will spend the next 4 weeks recovering. Assuming Titanique begins rehearsals in February, he might be able to be recovered in time, but I’m not so sure. 

The discussion on Roundabout mainly renting out their theaters made me curious, is the upcoming revival of The Rocky Horror Show an actual Roundabout revival, or a production they are just renting out to?

Has anyone heard about the supporting cast? Was curious if we’d see the same cast as the Kennedy Center or not?

Kristin Chenoweth is out of the show tonight. The website doesn’t state that Sherie Rene Scott is on, so it might be Ryah Nixon. 

So unless we get more musical announcements, we are probably only looking at 4 nominees for Best Leading Actress in a Musical at the Tonys, right?

I watched the documentary this weekend and found it pretty interesting. Jackie is an incredibly sympathetic character and I think a lot could be done with her. Likewise, David could make a great villain.

I know this is just a workshop (following the one or reading that was held in the spring), but any chance this might get expedited due to the large names behind it?