CONFIRMED: Audra McDonald-led GYPSY to begin previews Nov 2024 — Page 19

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "See comment #436 outlining why the Donna Murphy DOLLY situation (if that prompted your detached-from-reality thinking)was a total anomaly, not a precedent-setter.!"

And yet now we are going to have Nicole S. have an alternate in 'Sunset Blvd' as well as Eddie and Gayle having alternates in Cabaret. It does seem like it is becoming more common.

Wick3 said: "Do you think Billy Porter would be involved in this production? Like perform as Mama Rose once a week to give Audra a break?

I loved his impromptu performance of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" at the Tony Awardsa few years ago."

Absolutely no

Kad said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I still hope if Audra gets a week off at some point, Tonya Pinkins fills in."

I kind of think Pinkins may have burned every last bridge she had in this industry."


What do you mean? What did Pinkins do?

Not to sidetrack the conversation, but as someone who loved Donna in Dolly, what about it was an unhappy experience?

I do agree trying to get a standby for this is ludicrous. She barely sings in Act 2. She's the name draw. She's still remarkably woefully unknown by a lot of the general public.

Boq101 said: "Not to sidetrack the conversation, but as someone who loved Donna in Dolly, what about it was an unhappy experience?

I do agree trying to get a standby for this is ludicrous. She barely sings in Act 2. She's the name draw. She's still remarkably woefully unknown by a lot of the general public."

I didn't know it was an unhappy experience either and am now curious.

I recall listening to Donna Murphy's interview with Paul Wontorek and she said she was pleased with the arrangement since it allows her to perform, have an income, and still have time to spend with her daughter.

TaffyDavenport said: "incomesabby said: "good time to say I have a $79 first preview ticketup for grabs.Reason being that abetter seat for the same price opened up right after I hit purchase 😩and I couldn't resist moving up a row based on people's comments about the rear mezz here.

So not sure how to get rid of it now... but I do know there's people out there who would want it(don't flame me if you see it on theatr lol)"

Call Telecharge customer service, and they'll probably refund the first one if you explain what happened."

they did refund me! thank you for the suggestion! (my $79 ticket is already back up, now for $99)

Updated On: 5/31/24 at 12:03 PM

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Don't know if this has already been stated somewhere in this massive thread...but for those who were asking about other creatives:

Scenic Design: Santo Loquasto

Costume Design: Toni Leslie James

Lighting Design: Jules and Peggy

Sound Design: Scott Lehrer

They also plan to cast 2 other major star names, though no contracts have been signed in this regard."

Do you know if they’re using the original orchestrations? If not, hopefully they get Tunick.

hearthemsing22 said: "Enough with the "i know but no contracts have been signed yet" why do people do this? Just tell us. this is an anonymous board. Unless someone knows your username it's not like they can sue you for leaking something- Sweaty Oracle does it all the time"


In their defense, there's a massive different between "intent to cast two major star names" and "two major star names are actually interested in doing the production and we're close to a deal and hammering out the fine points." Not naming them can be a way of managing expectations.

It's the job of the casting director to create long lists of people who might be right for a part –– people who are realistic and people who aren't –– and then the producers & director choose who actually gets offered. Those offers can only happen one at a time per role. Producers make pie-in-the-sky offers all the time. (Remember Oscar Isaac being offered Nick Arnstein?) Audra's agents (WME) or Wolfe's agents (CAA) might try to make deals with other clients to get them on the same show.

Occasionally there are surprises where a big star says yes to a supporting part, but more often than not the team settles for the 5th or 15th choice –– which is often the best choice, creatively!

Updated On: 5/31/24 at 12:31 PM

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "hearthemsing22 said: "Enough with the "i know but no contracts have been signed yet" why do people do this? Just tell us. this is an anonymous board. Unless someone knows your username it's not like they can sue you for leaking something- Sweaty Oracle does it all the time"


In their defense, there's a massive different between "intent to cast two major star names" and "two major star names are actually interested in doing the production and we're close to a deal and hammering out the fine points."Not naming them can be a way of managing expectations.

It's the job of the casting director to create long lists of people who might be right for a part –– people who are realistic and people who aren't ––and then the producers & director choose who actually gets offered. Those offers can only happen one at a time per role. Producers make pie-in-the-sky offers all the time. (Remember Oscar Isaac being offered Nick Arnstein?) Audra's agents (WME) or Wolfe's agents (CAA) might try to make deals with other clients to get them on the same show.

Occasionally there are surprises where a big star says yes to a supporting part, but more often than not the team settles for the 5th or 15th choice –– which is often the best choice, creatively!"

Then why do people say anything at all? If it's not hammered out or sent in stone, why can't they just say "I heard a rumor that 'x' is in talks to star". Why not? It's better than being annoying and a tease

hearthemsing22 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "hearthemsing22 said: "Enough with the "i know but no contracts have been signed yet" why do people do this? Just tell us. this is an anonymous board. Unless someone knows your username it's not like they can sue you for leaking something- Sweaty Oracle does it all the time"


In their defense, there's a massive different between "intent to cast two major star names" and "two major star names are actually interested in doing the production and we're close to a deal and hammering out the fine points."Not naming them can be a way of managing expectations.

It's the job of the casting director to create long lists of people who might be right for a part –– people who are realistic and people who aren't ––and then the producers & director choose who actually gets offered. Those offers can only happen one at a time per role. Producers make pie-in-the-sky offers all the time. (Remember Oscar Isaac being offered Nick Arnstein?) Audra's agents (WME) or Wolfe's agents (CAA) might try to make deals with other clients to get them on the same show.

Occasionally there are surprises where a big star says yes to a supporting part, but more often than not the team settles for the 5th or 15th choice –– which is often the best choice, creatively!"

Then why do people say anything at all? If it's not hammered out or sent in stone, why can't they just say "I heard a rumor that 'x' is in talks to star". Why not? It's better than being annoying and a tease"



But it's fun to see people like you bitch and moan about it!

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "hearthemsing22 said: "Ensemble1709724344 said: "Can we get some hints at some casting rumors??"

Enough with the "i know but no contracts have been signed yet" why do people do this? Just tell us. this is an anonymous board. Unless someone knows your username it's not like they can sue you for leaking something- Sweaty Oracle does it all the time"

I assume this is in response to my post, but if you actually read what I wrote: nowhere in that post did I ever say I knowwhowas being cast. No one has been cast yet. I am only confirming that they INTEND to cast 2 other star names. I was not privy to any names on what is surely a long list of potentials.

I can confirm though that Audra is signed for a year. And they anticipate weekly costs will hover close to $1 mil.

"

I'm sorry. You're right. You never implied to know who they were and I jumped down your throat. I'm sorry

As has been mentioned a few times, Wolfe is probably the kind of director who is going to contextualize the casting, with his thematic interests and his knowledge of theatrical history. And I am particularly thinking about what a different show this would be if Rose were obviously a woman of color but Gypsy or June could "pass" to audiences of the time. Would add different layers to the show's final scenes, Rose's dreams for her children, and make us wonder more about her relationship with their father. Herbie's casting could impact the show in different potential ways.