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carnzee said: "DottieD'Luscia said: "^I wonder if they'll bring in a replacement, or just bump up the understudy. I'd kind of like to see Victoria Clark in that role."

My dream would be Audra as Nettie but I know that won't happen."

This would be amazing, and probably the only way I’d choose to see this revival.

Does anyone know if Jessie has a scheduled vacation anytime soon? Thanks!

If "someone who would be considered on the same level as Fleming" means a prominent opera star, I think there are about 6 women in the world who realistically fit the bill:

Jessye Norman
Frederica von Stade
Deborah Voigt
Joyce DiDonato
Susan Graham
Stephanie Blythe


Leslie Uggams should step in!

Updated On: 6/30/18 at 05:46 PM

Susan Graham would be inspired casting but she is booked all of September and parts of October.

Are Deborah Voigt, Jessye Norman and von Stade still actively performing? Maybe they could be lured back from (semi) retirement. Voigt does sing concerts on occasion, but Norman and especially von Stade you see the names less and less. von Stade is actually in Philly during September. Norman doesn't seem to have an engagements calendar that I can find.

Joyce diDonato has some free dates in September/ mid-October.

Inspired choices all but I am still thinking it will be Ms. Blythe who has just the right amount of time free and has done the role.

Nicholas Belton is making his Billy Bigelow debut tonight!!

https://twitter.com/nicholas_belton/status/1014179852457598976

Anyone aware of any vacations/scheduled days off for Wednesday, July 18? :)

I don't believe Jessye Norman is well enough to take on a role.