VANYA AND SONIA - post TONY extension?

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 9:45pm

Heading to NYC in mid August, certainly not the best time for theater, what are the chances that VANYA and SONIA will extend if it wins the Tony?

Bummed that I am missing that and THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES.

Already got KINKY BOOTS tix since I missed when i was in NYC in the Spring.

anything else i should check out>

[wicked4l]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 9:50pm

Sigourney is only contracted for 17 weeks, maybe they'll recast?

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 9:53pm

Star wattage aside, I'd really like to see this play - I love me some Sigourney dont get me wrong, but really want to see this....who knows?

mid-August in NYC isnt exactly the best time I'd imgine for Bway box office for a play...

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 11:08pm

Hadn't it become an open run, or did I make that up?

[tking001]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 11:12pm

As of now it has only extended through July 28th

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/8/13 at 11:19pm

There is talk of it extending 3 or 4 more weeks(into mid-August) depending on the Tonys. We'll see what happens after Sunday night.

[eperkins]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 7:52am

I hope they do extend - if they are able to. I've seen it twice, and it was just as funny the second time. People should see it.

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 7:45pm

I sure hope it extends until mid- August. I really want to see this show although I know historicaly straight plays, even Tony winners, don't seem to run over the summer

Fingers crossed.

[AC126748]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 9:34pm

I've heard that Sigourney absolutely has to leave at the end of July but that they're trying to recast and extend again...anybody know?

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 9:48pm

Depending upon how long they want to extend for, they may have to eventually replace David Hyde Pierce since he is doing that show at the Vineyard

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 9:50pm

Sigourney could be easily recast. She is the weakest link in the cast and the show would not suffer without her.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 9:50pm

Off topic, but when did Genevieve Angelson leave the show? And has anyone seen her replacement...? I just checked the show's site and noticed she's gone.

[broadwaydevil]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:10pm

Yes, she's gone. I saw it with her understudy before she left the cast, can't remember her name and don't want to rummage through the playbills now.

She was good but I don't think the part was that much to begin with.

[SFFrontRow]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:44pm

Don't know about the recasting, but, I just saw the show on a Tuesday (28th) and she was out. Saw her understudy and she was great (reminded me very much of Wendy Malik). Probably different take on what Sigourney does but still fit in the show. I think this show could continue with a new cast. But, they should retain whoever they could.

If the other actors are available, I would see this extending for as long as they can break even. Wonderful show and well worth the effort to see.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:45pm

I saw it on May 14th and the understudy/replacement had officially taken over by then, as they had new Playbills printed that reflected her playing it full time, no inserts. I also can't think of her name, but she was fine in a part that was not really given all that much of a chance to shine in the first place.

[751guy]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 12:16am

You'll get your wish in August... but not with Sigourney.
Someone just as interesting though.

[ggersten]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 12:36am

Of all the clips they could have used - they picked a boring piece. They could have used Shalita soothsaying, or "I'm the Evil Queen as played by Maggie Smith" or Billy Mangusson's reverse strip tease or just prancing - But, ugh. what they showed was not enticing in any fashion.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 12:44am

751guy, I assume that means they are going ahead with replacing Sigourney? That's great to hear.

Christine Lahti dropped out of a show at the Berkshire Theatre Festival recently- could it be her? My first choice would have been Kim Cattrall, though she's unavailable due to SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH in London.

Updated On: 6/10/13 at 12:44 AM

[Kelly2]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 2:27am

I want it to be Julie White so badly.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 3:45am

Worship Julie White as I do, Kelly2, she seems almost impeccably suited to Sonia, not Masha.

Masha should be played by someone who's less of a bona fide character actress and more of a glamorous leading lady, albeit one who can handle broad comedy.

Updated On: 6/10/13 at 03:45 AM

[broadwaydevil]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 8:00am

Am I the only one who thinks Judith Light could make a brilliant Masha? The timing could be just about right depending on how long Sigourney can stay. I know Judith was cast in Dallas but I'm not sure its filming schedule and if she could do both.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 9:03am

Worship Julie White as I do, Kelly2, she seems almost impeccably suited to Sonia, not Masha.

Well considering she and Kristine Nielsen are practically the same person, I'd have to agree with this.

Judith is actually an interesting casting choice for Masha. She could be very funny, but I can't see her doing the physical comedy the way Sigourney throws herself around the stage. I'd love to see Ellen Barkin take a crack at it.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 10:56am

Julie White as Sonia. I think I just had a stroke. That would be perfect.

[mpd4165]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 11:00am

If Julie White came into this show...no, it seems too much to hope for.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 6/10/13 at 11:08am

As much as I LOOOOOOOVE Julie White, I have trouble imagining even her doing that Act 2 phone call better than Kristine.