Beanie’s Last Performance 9/25 — Page 7

David10086 said: "Question - since the show was mostly panned by critics and audiences, and there was no love from the Tonys, do you think Lea Michelle would jump into a failing production as soon as Beanie departs, or do you think the show will closedown for a few weeks (or longer) and bring it in as a new production (sort of how it happened when Patti Lupone left 'Sunset Boulevard' in London and Buckley later took over) ?

For some reason, I can't imagine Leah Michelle and Jane Lynch's replacement (if it's a star name) jumping aboard the Titanic."

I think bringing in Michele is a great idea, but I don't think that possible uptick in revenue (if there is any) generated by it could possibly finance something like this. The costs of shutting the show down would be insane.

Maybe if they were announcing Barbra coming back...

I wouldn't call the show a "titanic" by any means. It's still pulling in a lot of money.

David10086 said: "Question - since the show was mostly panned by critics and audiences, and there was no love from the Tonys, do you think Lea Michelle would jump into a failing production as soon as Beanie departs, or do you think the show will closedown for a few weeks (or longer) and bring it in as a new production (sort of how it happened when Patti Lupone left 'Sunset Boulevard' in London and Buckley later took over) ?

For some reason, I can't imagine Leah Michelle and Jane Lynch's replacement (if it's a star name) jumping aboard the Titanic."

It’s consistently grossed well over $1M every eeek (even with a nobody in the role). Hardy a “Titanic”, you fool.

David10086 said: "Critically panned, mostly bad word of mouth and snubbed at the Tony’s smells like the Titanic. It opened less than two months ago and sold plenty of advanced tickets, hence the good box office. Yet once the advance is gone what will the box office bring in this summer? We shall see."


I checked for the month of July - this is not selling. Tons of tickets available for all performances.

I think in the coming weeks we are going to see a steep decline in the grosses for this as this is the point that the advance is probably starting dry up and word of mouth is catching up.

I'd say give Julie the role until the end of the year. Then, if she wants to, have Lea come in for the Winter months for 3-4 months.

Huss417 said: "I have been watching tickets for 9/25 and it doesn't seem anyone is rushing to grab tickets. I would say 50 seats sold in the Mezz and Orchestra not much better.

https://seatgeek.com/funny-girl-tickets/august-wilson-theatre-2022-09-25-3-pm/broadway/r/5514860"



That's meaningless data. People aren't buying tickets far in advance for anything. If you look at HAMILTON for that same time period, you'll see that their sales look equally as bad.

I feel really freaking sorry for Beanie, I really do. I think the social media and BWW discourse around her Funny Girl run has been truly toxic and just downright mean spirited. Not from everyone obviously, but many! I don’t blame her for leaving earlier (if that is indeed the case) because these last few months must have been pretty dispiriting for her. This is not aimed at the people on here that have given honest review of the show and appraisal of her performance - I have zero issue with that - it’s those who have been actively rooting for her to fail and/or taken such glee in the more negative reviews of her performance that I haven’t liked.

As for her replacement, it feels like a poisoned chalice to me idk. Seems like Julie Benko is getting overpraised for effectively not being Beanie, and in any case, I really think they need more of a name to carry the show forward. I personally think Lea Michele would be perfect, and has the name recognition (and notoriety!) to put bums on seats, but people are ready to tear her down also. Not sure who else could do it. I’ve heard Rachel Bloom being mentioned but she’s not a great singer, and someone like Shoshana Bean (even if I can get over her OTT riffing lol) is maybe a bit old Fann, and also i’m not sure she has the comedic chops for the role.

Nothing but love for Julie Benko but this "beanie got the job based on her connections" snipe is just gonna march on, huh? Such ugly and ignorant pettiness.

PipingHotPiccolo said: "Nothing but love for Julie Benko but this "beanie got the job based on her connections" snipe is just gonna march on, huh? Such ugly and ignorant pettiness."

In the industry it is now very well known the revival happened because Beanie wanted it. Simply put. She didn’t get the job. She had the job. There was no audition. The revival was mounted as a vehicle for her. Yes, based on many factors most hoped for an explosive groundbreaking out-of-box Broadway revival but sadly, it didn’t turn out as hoped for. It happens and has… countless times. From someone who was involved with the revival during rehearsals, he said everyone (director, cast, creative team) was on such a cloud with how everything they were doing was “a revelation.” This blurred vision is evident in the early press material that was released. Its interesting watching these in hindsight. Julie Benko is a seasoned Broadway performer. FUNNY GIRL isn’t her first Broadway credit. She understands the stage. She’s not adapting her work to the stage. I’ll leave it there.


Watching this now is… foreboding. I guess “Rat-Tat-Tat” was supposed to explode the roof off the August Wilson? Um, no sweetheart. It didn’t.

While my first choice is Julie - she has shown her stuff and the role was made for her...

However, saw a few photos of Ramin and Sierra Boggess on his IG - looks like some kind of promotion for Love Never Dies. She should put her name in. Her belt isn't as strong as her soprano, but if you want someone who can sing, is funny and can act - let's not forget chemistry - would also be great box office. A non-reunion reunion.

I say this partly tongue in cheek, but why not?