Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#1

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:36pm

Apparently her last performance was yesterday's matinée.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=29649

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[Eris0303]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#2

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:38pm

I don't know whether to be happy or sad about this. I'm seeing the show for the first time in two weeks and I was looking forward to seeing Andrew. But I love Beth.

"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".

[mr.scribble]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#2

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:43pm

i wonder why she left early, probably an offer for something better

[BrodyFosse123]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#3

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:56pm

I'm sure her paycut had something to do with it.

She was wise enough to jump ship quickly. Same for the others who have already left or are leaving soon.

Run, don't walk... away from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!

[shh282]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#4

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:56pm

I say good for her.

[mr.scribble]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#5

Posted: 7/7/08 at 12:59pm

it hasn't even been a year and they're already loosing three of the biggest stars doesn't look good, i really wished they reported grosses

[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#6

Posted: 7/7/08 at 1:02pm

Not that I'm condoning the 50% paycut, but I'm sure even at that, the salary was still decent.

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[mr.scribble]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#7

Posted: 7/7/08 at 1:07pm

oh yeah, a show with that big of budget, the saleries even cut on half were probably like what the highest Xanadu salary is

[LimelightMike]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#8

Posted: 7/7/08 at 2:18pm

I'm not at all surprised by her leaving the show early. If you recall, BROADWAY.com's 'Ask a Star' series hosted an interview with Ms. Martin a few months back. In it, she was quoted as saying something along the lines of "Soon enough, I'll be an out-of-work actor, so please, come see the show now."

[adamgreer]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#9

Posted: 7/7/08 at 2:38pm

Not that I'm condoning the 50% paycut, but I'm sure even at that, the salary was still decent.

I'm sure it's the principle of the matter, more than anything.

[ragg_ballad]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#10

Posted: 7/7/08 at 2:39pm

^ i remember that! haha in the beginning, she was saying how instead of "Ask a Star" it should be "Ask..a soon-to-be-out-of-work actress"

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Video.aspx?ci=566829

[WithoutATrace]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#11

Posted: 7/7/08 at 2:55pm

I was there yesterday afternoon and was completely shocked when Roger Bart said that it was Andrea Martin's final performance in addition to it being Sutton Foster's final performance. They were both fabulous in the show yesterday.

[Mr Roxy]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#12

Posted: 7/7/08 at 5:55pm

Glad we saw it with everyone (except megan) in it.

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[WhizzerMarvin]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#13

Posted: 7/7/08 at 6:17pm

I was there yesterday too. The guy who ran the lotto said this is Sutton and Andrea's last performance, but then retracted and said just Sutton was leaving as if he had let the cat out of the bag. Sure enough though, Roger Bart announced that four cast members were leaving that day, including Andrea.

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[Eris0303]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#14

Posted: 7/7/08 at 6:33pm

"Glad we saw it with everyone (except megan) in it."

Did you get Heather Ayers?

"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".

[Mr Roxy]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#15

Posted: 7/7/08 at 6:38pm

I think so.

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[justafan2]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#16

Posted: 7/7/08 at 6:53pm

According to broadway.com, Beth is taking over the role a week earlier than previously announced. She's now starting 7/15.
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=568117

Updated On: 7/7/08 at 06:53 PM

[Eris0303]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#17

Posted: 7/7/08 at 6:56pm

As much as I'd like to see Megan I'm curious about Heather in the role.

"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".

[HometownGlory]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#18

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:07pm

Odd. I'm glad I got to see her and the rest of the principals when I could. For as much flak as the show has gotten, I really did enjoy it and thought Andrea was one of the best parts of it. I wasn't wanting to go again, but Beth Leavel piques my curiosity! I may have to hit TKTS.

[Broadway212]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#19

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:09pm

I never heard of Beth Leavel is she as funny as Andrea Martin is?

[miss pennywise]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#20

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:17pm

"I never heard of Beth Leavel is she as funny as Andrea Martin is?"

Yes, Broadway212, she is.

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[Broadway212]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#21

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:20pm

Miss Pennywise thanks for answering. I saw Andrea's understudy and in my opinion she did not do half as good as Andrea did.

[Broadwaylady]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#22

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:34pm

I fortunately saw Megan but not Roger Bart. I was disappointed. Megan was great.

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[little_sally]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#23

Posted: 7/7/08 at 9:51pm

Don't be too upset you missed Roger Bart. IMO, his performance was the worst.

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[WithoutATrace]

re: Andrea Martin Leaves YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Early#24

Posted: 7/7/08 at 11:24pm

"I saw Andrea's understudy and in my opinion she did not do half as good as Andrea did."

i completely agree. i hope Beth's characterization is better. looking forward to seeing her in the role.