A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

#1

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:13pm

According to a "Company member". Righto mate.

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Updated On: 9/26/11 at 10:13 PM

#2

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:16pm

It's not unfeasible, but unlucky. They may be sending feelers out to see if they could find some high-profile replacements.

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#3

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:17pm

hmm thats a long time...oh well. Let's wait and see :)

#4

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:29pm

I would not be disappointed to have it around for many more months

#5

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:31pm

They would need a name Sally to cover all of Bernadette's absences.
Victoria Clark?
bump up ELaine Paige?

#6

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:36pm

Is there a link?

It would be wonderful. Is Evita thinking of the Simon (or another theatre) then?

#7

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:38pm

I think the bigger issue is Evita, though, right? I'm sure they could find suitable replacements if that's all they need to do. This would be happy news if true!

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#8

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:40pm

If this is in fact true, than yes, Evita has found an alternate home.

As far as I know, the Neil Simon is still available, which is comparable in size to the Marquis. Also, has anything been confirmed for the Lunt? I know Ghost was rumored to be headed there. And of course, Priscilla might not last, making the Palace available.

#9

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:44pm

I thought Priscilla was closing at the end of the year?

hmmm...maybe the Lunt would work. I've never been inside the Lunt - how does it compare with the Marquis and the Simon in regards to the size of the stage and house?

#10

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:45pm

If true, Donna Murphy and Marin Mazzie need to reprise their Birthday Concert roles. NEED to.

#11

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:46pm

If it's true, I'm pretty sure Jan would extend with the show.

#12

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:47pm

They would almost certainly need some sort of name in one of the four leads.

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#13

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:48pm

I would love to see Mazzie as Sally but isn't she tied up (I don't mean to give a negative connotation to this, because I think it is going to be an exciting, exciting performance) in CARRIE during till the end of March? (and possibly beyond depending on how long the run is).

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Updated On: 9/26/11 at 10:48 PM

#14

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:49pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Danny and Jan extended. Danny stayed with South Pacific for the full 2 and a half year run (and I believe he also stayed in Drowsy for the whole run?).

#15

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:52pm

I would bet Burstein and Maxwell would extend.

Is there a possibility that Patti LuPone could replace Bernadette?

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#16

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:52pm

I would bet Burstein and Maxwell would extend.

Is there a possibility that Patti LuPone could replace Bernadette?

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#17

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:55pm

LMAO. Patti replacing Bernadette?????
she's completely wrong for Sally. It would be like Bernadette playing Joanne.

#18

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:57pm

LuPone's Phyllis to Bernadette's Sally - that would be an event, lol.

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#19

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 10:58pm

Never in a million years would Patti LuPone replace Bernadette Peters, of all people.

To say nothing of the fact that she's completely wrong for Sally Durant.

#20

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:02pm

Ok, so I rethought that...and yea, it's a bad idea.

What about Victor Garber as Ben?

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#21

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:07pm

I wonder how Christine Ebersole would be as Sally.

#22

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pm

As long as they don't implement the plan for a North American Union, she'd be great.

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#23

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:13pm

I could see Ebersole as Sally. I actually love that idea.

#24

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:16pm

I have a feeling the cast MIGHT adjust schedules. Especially Raines and others. (Maybe not Bernie - but who knows?) I am sure Maxwell and Burstein will stay, along with much of the supporting cast, as they got the reviews.

and yes Ebersole would be wonderful as Sally.

and yes LuPone would be wonderful as Carlotta.

Updated On: 9/26/11 at 11:16 PM

#25

A random claim on ATC that FOLLIES will extend till June

Posted: 9/26/11 at 11:19pm

There is no way LuPone would share the stage with Peters, especially in a cameo role.