Breaking News: EVITA to Close on January 26th Instead of Recasting
#2
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:13pm
I guess I won't get to see it though I'm hardly surprised 
#3
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:14pm
DID NOT SEE THIS COMING. AT ALL. just wow. and it makes REALLY good money.
#4
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:14pm
I can tell you one of the stars they were banking on fell through.
#5
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:16pm
I'm thinking PIPPIN will take The Marquis.
ucj, now that the show is closing, who are you alluding to?
ucj, now that the show is closing, who are you alluding to?
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 12/11/12 at 07:16 PM
#6
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:16pm
Wow. I half expected this, but never REALLY believed it.
#7
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:16pm
Wow. Another vacant theatre. Wonder if another show will come thru and take the Marquis?
#8
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:16pm
NOOOO
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#9
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:17pm
Told you guys I thought it would end up like PROMISES, PROMISES.
#10
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:17pm
Sigh. Was hoping to see it again.
I know you.
I know you.
I know you.
#11
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:18pm
And just like PROMISES, PROMISES where they could have used the replacements to change the popular opinion of the show, this will be yet another missed opportunities. God, how many actresses in town would be amazing as Eva Peron, not to mention the dozen of musical theatre actors who'd be pitch perfect as Che. What a shame.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#12
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:19pm
It needs to close so two years can go by when Lea Michele is out of her Glee contract and can play the role.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#13
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:19pm
#14
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:23pm
"I can tell you one of the stars they were banking on fell through."
What else is Marc Anthony doing these days?
What else is Marc Anthony doing these days?
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#15
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:24pm
Don't bother with ucjrdude902. He teases information, then when asked for any hints, you get a "Why would I share that with you?" response.
Updated On: 12/11/12 at 07:24 PM
#16
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:33pm
I actually did not see this coming.
#17
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:34pm
"Don't bother with ucjrdude902. He teases information, then when asked for any hints, you get a "Why would I share that with you?" response. "
Probably the worst part of these boards.
Probably the worst part of these boards.
#18
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:35pm
Right again. I deserve a cigar.
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#19
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:39pm
This was by no means a forgone conclusion, the search for replacements was serious and ongoing.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
#20
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:41pm
Maybe this could end up like NIGHT MUSIC, and they'll find replacements after the closing announcement.
Doubtful. But that was very exciting.
Doubtful. But that was very exciting.
#21
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:42pm
Debra Winger and Patti LuPone would be excellent Che and Eva replacements though.
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#22
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:43pm
ljay, get over yourself.
I haven't talked to my connection for a little bit, probably dealing with this has kept them busy.
But from what I was told they were in serious discussions with Antonio Banderas. Producers learned their lesson when Ricky left on vacation and they watched the numbers dip and knew they needed a "star" to keep the doors open but had some concern about Antonio's request. In other words, would his paycheck be justifiable with box office intake.
The female was going to be pulled from the talent pool of Broadway (and even a TV actress auditioned), and then another "star" to fill Cerveris spot that couldn't be decided on. The thought was if we have 2 stars, we can cast a perfect Evita and still keep the doors open.
Basically, they were hoping if they could lock down Antonio that would help seal the deal for whoever they were wanting to take Ceveris's spot. When he said he was moving on, the producers decided to do so as well.
I haven't talked to my connection for a little bit, probably dealing with this has kept them busy.
But from what I was told they were in serious discussions with Antonio Banderas. Producers learned their lesson when Ricky left on vacation and they watched the numbers dip and knew they needed a "star" to keep the doors open but had some concern about Antonio's request. In other words, would his paycheck be justifiable with box office intake.
The female was going to be pulled from the talent pool of Broadway (and even a TV actress auditioned), and then another "star" to fill Cerveris spot that couldn't be decided on. The thought was if we have 2 stars, we can cast a perfect Evita and still keep the doors open.
Basically, they were hoping if they could lock down Antonio that would help seal the deal for whoever they were wanting to take Ceveris's spot. When he said he was moving on, the producers decided to do so as well.
Updated On: 12/11/12 at 07:43 PM
#23
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:45pm
Well who saw THAT coming? (Oh right, everyone with a brain.)
I doubt Pippin will go there, somethingwicked. That theatre is HUGE and Pippin is really a theatre-lover's show, not a tourist show. And there are no stars in that cast.
I doubt Pippin will go there, somethingwicked. That theatre is HUGE and Pippin is really a theatre-lover's show, not a tourist show. And there are no stars in that cast.
#24
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:49pm
The revival was awful-the only way to keep it open was with a mega-watt star. Horrendous character choices (or lack thereof), sanitized beyond belief. Glad to see it close-it was an abomination. Ricky Martin playing Che playing Ricky Martin on GLEE. Grotesque.
Spare me the actors out of work speeches too.
Spare me the actors out of work speeches too.
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"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#25
Posted: 12/11/12 at 7:49pm
bjh, this production of PIPPIN involves a lot of aerial work and circus tricks, so it lends itself to a bigger theater than you might think. Given the houses that are bound to be in play for the spring, this seems like the best possible option for them, especially given how the dates work out (EVITA closes January 26th and PIPPIN closes at ART on January 20th.)
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 12/11/12 at 07:49 PM
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