9to5 to close Sept. 6

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#50re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:10pm

I could see Megan Hilty potentially playing Nellie, perhaps even Roxie Hart.

SJB needs her own show. A new, original one. She is quite a talent, its a shame her last two shows haven't done well.

AndAllThatJazz22
#51re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:13pm

Kelli is returning to South Pacific in October, so I don't see Megan playing Nellie anytime soon (as wonderful as she would be). I totally agree about SJB, she deserves to originate a good role, NOT to be a replacement. If Savanah hadn't replaced Amy in ROA, I thin Megan could have actually been a good Sherrie.


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#52re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:13pm

Sutton's not leaving in Oct, but pretty close ...

This is too bad that it's closing already. I was really hoping to see this. re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6 I hope Marc Kudish will get a new show soon, I love him!

TheatreDork2
#53re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:14pm

I could NOT see SJB as Fiona.

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#54re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:17pm

Block couldn't be more wrong for Fiona.

I believe Foster and Daniel Breaker are leaving SHREK on November 1st, not in October.


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Updated On: 7/29/09 at 04:17 PM

sayokay
#55re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:17pm

I could see Laura Bell Bundy possibly playing the role Megan played. That would be very interesting. Are the three ladies going on tour too?

beautywickedlover
#56re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:25pm

"I could NOT see SJB as Fiona."

I know it sounds crazy, but there are some parts in "I Know It's Today" and "Morning Person" that I could see Stephanie do very well in.

AndAllThatJazz22
#57re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:27pm

We don't know anything about the tour yet, but it would not surprise me if Laura Bell played the part just for the Nashville leg (similar to what she did with Legally Blonde).


"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.

TheatreDork2
#58re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:28pm

I know it sounds crazy, but there are some parts in "I Know It's Today" and "Morning Person" that I could see Stephanie do very well in.

You're right, that is pretty f*cking crazy.

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#59re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:30pm

LOL

MrJNLong
#60re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:36pm

I am sort of fascinated at the comments in this thread concerning Ms. Block. I do not mean to sound disrespectful of a working actress in the business, but the reason she cannot 'catch a break' is because she is not a decent actress. She has a phenominal voice, but that is not enough nowadays. Now, granted I have only seen her in 9 to 5, but she was one of the giant reasons the show didn't work for me. And listening to her attempt to act on the cast recording makes me cringe to the point of skipping past songs. Just not a good actress in my opinion...which I'm sure is a reason her shows get bad reviews and always close. Not the only reason, mind you, but she sure doesn't help elevate that script like Janney did and Hilty did at times.
Tips for SJB to not be in a flop next time around:
1-Take more acting classes that aren't based around musical theatre.
2-Don't be afraid to open up and be real
3-Choose better scripts! Read some straight plays to help you understand what is a good scipt/idea and what is not.
4-Keep singing. Because your voice is awesome.

/end condescending rant. My apologies.

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americanboy99
#61re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:37pm

Very sad to see it go. I'm just glad we have the lovely cast recording to let this show live on forever.


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#62re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:38pm

I think I'll just miss Marc Kudisch. Come back to the Broadway stage soon please!

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americanboy99
#63re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:41pm

Hilty could play Fiona, easily.


AndAllThatJazz22
#64re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:42pm

Hilty seems like more of a Fiona than Block, but I STILL can't see her as a Fiona. Does she even dance?


"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
Updated On: 7/29/09 at 04:42 PM

TheatreDork2
#65re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:43pm

Hilty couldn't even jump rope in her Cow Girl number.

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#66re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:45pm

I would love to see Megan as Nellie, but I don't see it happening.

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#67re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:48pm

I just read this on the homepage here and let out a big Awwww.... haha this news actually made me sad! I saw the show at the beginning of the month and loved it, but i have been looking at the ticket sales and its just not doing so well (obviously)! I hope the tour does well!


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americanboy99
#68re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:54pm

I was just daydreaming about SJB as Diana and part of me liked it... well, her vocals atleast.


AndAllThatJazz22
#69re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:55pm

I can't see SJB as Diana at all. Not one bit...maybe Julia Murney, but not SJB. Not by any means.


"There's nothing good on. The media hates Christmas. The media loves vampires, though. Maybe they will show a Twilight Christmas."
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.

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americanboy99
#70re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 4:56pm

Me either really. Oh Murney! Yes. I'd just love to hear SJB sing the score. What a voice!


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#71re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 5:02pm


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Phyllis Rogers Stone
#72re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 5:06pm

I know it's a huge flop and all, but I really don't think she needs to quit the business and become a nanny because of it.

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#73re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 5:09pm


Updated On: 7/31/09 at 05:09 PM

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#74re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6
Posted: 7/29/09 at 5:11pm

Phyllis- That was HILARIOUS! re: 9to5 to close Sept. 6


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