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Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the next Fran?
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#25Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 5:53pmno to mention completely wrong. period.
Huey's Pop
Featured Actor Joined: 4/19/05
#26Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 6:15pm
Laura Bell Bundy?
We have front row center tickets to see this show on Sept 29 -- the first night that the new cast member takes over.
#27Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 6:22pmBernadette Peters ...... she is on track to set the "miscast in the most Broadway revivals" record, so why not.
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#28Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 6:28pmOlivo actually has a great pop voice, and could probably nail those songs. But she doesn't seem "girlish" enough, she has a very "hard" personality on stage.
#29Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 6:29pm
"Someone age appropriate please!"
age schmage 
:)
Carey Mulligan. yes, she could do it! i don't if her key would suit, but her acting is sublime.- who knew Keira Knightly would be miffed at losing part in MFL to her. I didn't know Keira could sing.
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#30Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 6:58pmCharles Busch
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-(modified)Gypsy
Broadway Schedule
December 5th- Hamilton, On Your Feet
December 19th- Noises Off, Edith Piaf Concert at Town Hall
#31Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 7:04pmHmm Anne Hathaway won't replace Cheno in this less than stellar revival.
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#32Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 7:24pmAnnaleigh Ashford.
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#33Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 7:34pmWhat's the age range of Fran?
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#34Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 7:48pm
In keeping with the tone of the current revival the producers wish to continue to cast the role of "Fran Kubelik" with actresses far too old for the role. So it is with great pleasure that the producers have chosen none other than PROMISES, PROMISES' original Broadway "Fran Kubelik", Miss Jill O'Hara to replace Miss Chenoweth on September 26th.
#35Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 7:54pm
What's the age range of Fran?
The original production had a Fran as young as 19 (Lorna Luft). So that should give you an idea.
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#36Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 8:01pm
To answer wickedpoppinsfan's question, the role of "Fran" is traditionally played an actress in her early to mid 20's. Broadway's original "Fran", Jill O'Hara was 21 when she played it. Shirley MacLaine was 26 when she originated it in the film, "The Apartment".
But that only applies to traditional rendering of the material. The creative team behind this revival chose to move the time frame of the musical [which was 1968] and move it up to 1962 [which is closer to "The Apartment"'s time frame], but oddly they did nothing to really alter the music so it can reflect this change. The music still sounds very 1968. Then to add insult to injury they unnecessarily felt they need to add two lovely Bacharach/David hits: "I Say A Little Prayer" and "A House Is Not A Home" to the score and to further rape the material they chose to make "Fran" the visual embodiment of Burt Bcharach's ex-wife, Angie Dickinson so they went ahead and cast 40 year old Kristin Chenoweth in the part.
Updated On: 6/10/10 at 08:01 PM
#37Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 8:24pmKaren Olivo shouldn't been Fran, but whos with me: Karen for Mandy's Elphaba replacement! She would make a "wicked good" Elphaba.
#38Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/10/10 at 8:27pm
No. Tony winner Karen Olivio will not be the 938th Elphaba replacement. Plus she's already said she has zero interest in playing that role. I do imagine she'd be very good though.
Updated On: 6/10/10 at 08:27 PM
#39Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 12:51ameider Landsberry or Strech, maybey bolf
#40Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 12:54am
I doubt she'd leave solely to film guest spots for Glee. Her story line was basically finished, or so it appeared.
I could see her just taking a month or so off from the production.
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#41Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 1:04amAmy Spanger!
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#42Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 6:18am
Ethel Merman
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Leading Actor Joined: 10/14/06
#43Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 10:18am
Daphne Rubin-Vega
OR
G-Lea Michelphaba!
Updated On: 6/11/10 at 10:18 AM
#44Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 12:18pm
On a SERIOUS note...
Will the show be able to survive after Chenoweth's departure? She is one of the main draws to PROMISES. Unless they do some major stunt casting (i.e. Hathaway), the show is dunzo, IMO.
#45Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 12:21pm
When Kristin was out a few weeks ago, there were just a few people asking for refunds. Sean is the box office draw here.
Karen Olivo is a great talent. But she has no business playing Fran in PP.
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Updated On: 6/11/10 at 12:21 PM
#46Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 12:27pm
I am aware Sean Hayes is the main ticket seller...
However, does his contract last that much longer than Kristin's? My guess is no. Looks like double stunt casting is inevitable.
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Leading Actor Joined: 1/31/10
#47Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 3:02pm
Isn't Hayes contacted from a year?
Ruthie Henshall gets my vote.
Have a look at these vids and tell me she looks older than Chenoweth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_VNMfylM2I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uu6S2RBNlY
#48Chenoweth to depart Promises, Promises on September 26? Who should be the n
Posted: 6/11/10 at 3:04pmThis might be something the Ghostwhisperer Girl could pull off now that she's said she wants to do musicals.
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