Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
#0Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:07pmDoes anyone think or know if Sweet Charity will close when Christina's contract is up? I really would like to see this show, but I wont be there until March? What are your thoughts? It's between that and probably The Pajama Game.
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#1re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:09pm
Mr and Mrs Weissler are looking for a replacement right now as we speak.
But if the right replacement can't be found, they will indeed have to close the show.
But as of now, a replacement is being looked for.
And a tour is being planned.
#2re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:11pmthanks ljay!
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Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#3re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:11pmWhat about Charlotte D'Amboise? I had always assumed she would take over.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
#4re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:12pmSadly, while Charlotte has always been the right choice for the role. They will NEVER let Charlotte take over, because she dosen't have a name to sell tickets.
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#5re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:13pmUgh, that makes me sick....
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
gustof777
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/8/04
#6re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:15pmWhen in doubt...bring in Brooke Sheilds!!!* note the sarcasm
RIP Natasha Richardson. ~You were a light on this earth ~
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#7re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:17pm
Charlotte is the best part of that production....
Maybe Idina can do it after SWIWS...
#8re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:28pmpersonally, I can't wait to see Brooke Shields as Charity. she's gonna be awesome... and the new CD too! whoo hoo!!!
#9re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:31pm
Wait Brooke Shields is a Charity? Or is that sarcasm from when she did Wonderful Town?
I can think of a lot of actresses who could do well with Charity...
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
ILoveWicked330
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/05
#10re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:33pmWhen I saw the show in June, they handed out forms and one of the questions said something like "If you pick an actress to play Charity, who would you pick?"
#11re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:40pmboy, those Weisslers really need to work on their grammar...
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#12re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:18pmI hope they've been knocking on Brittany Murphy's door.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#13re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:22pm
It'd be interesting, actually to see Idina in this role....and she would make the show a gigantic hit.
What about Cheno in this role? They'd obviously have to play her songs a step up or so, and it wont happen b/c of her 280317gagillionzillion movies coming out.
bare_nakedlady
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#14re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:25pmI wish they'd let Dylis do it again! She was astounding! Simply Amazing!
"It's like children's theatre for 40-year old gay people!" - XANADU THE MUSICAL
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#15re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:25pm
...and it really saddens me that if they dont find a "name" the show won't sell.
It's such a great revival. I don't understand the mixed reviews. La Cage was mixed to negative review worthy. Charity deserved mild to pretty positive reviews. It was such a big surprise to me, how good of a production it was. And while Applegate is absolutely splendid, the show could soar without her. Soar and be a public hit without it's huge lead? No freaking way. And it is very sad, but that's how it works.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#16re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:07amRosie O'Donnell will be available in January. Her name does sell tickets!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#17re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:10amMy money is on Loretta Switt, Dollypop. Any word on just who might be favoured?
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#18re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:18amLoretta won't be available because she's joining the cast of MAMMA MIA.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#19re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:24amDoing the cast? Goodness! I'd heard she was standby for THE WOMAN IN WHITE.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#20re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:27am
That's not only a lie, it's a false lie. She's going into MAMMA MIA. don't know the exact date.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
Updated On: 10/13/05 at 12:27 AM
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#21re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:32amFor real? There is no grandmother in Mamma Mia, though I can see her in black up the back during Dancing Queen.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#22re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:37amLoretta Switt - considering I don't know who this is, i'm thinking she's probably not a big enough name to draw people in, I would go with Britany Murphy - I know she can sing, not sure about the dancing - she seems perky enough.
alterego
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/03
#23re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:39amLoretta Switt was 'Hotlips' in the M.A.S.H tv series. think about it.
BOYFROMOZ
Stand-by Joined: 5/25/04
#24re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?
Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:49am
They could consider Cameron Diaz. She is so amazing - "In Her Shoes". She and Applegate were in a movie together. Maybe Drew Barrymore? I really wish Chita Rivera could do it (Solo show on. Yah!)
Updated On: 10/13/05 at 12:49 AM
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