Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

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Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:07pm

Does 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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#2

re: 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.

#3

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:11pm

thanks ljay!

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#4

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:11pm

What about Charlotte D'Amboise? I had always assumed she would take over.

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re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:12pm

Sadly, 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.

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re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:13pm

Ugh, that makes me sick....

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#7

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:15pm

When in doubt...bring in Brooke Sheilds!!!* note the sarcasm

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#8

re: 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...

#9

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:28pm

personally, I can't wait to see Brooke Shields as Charity. she's gonna be awesome... and the new CD too! whoo hoo!!!

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re: 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...

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re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:33pm

When 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?"

#12

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 10:40pm

boy, those Weisslers really need to work on their grammar...

#13

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:18pm

I hope they've been knocking on Brittany Murphy's door.

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#14

re: 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.

#15

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/12/05 at 11:25pm

I wish they'd let Dylis do it again! She was astounding! Simply Amazing!

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re: 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.

#17

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:07am

Rosie O'Donnell will be available in January. Her name does sell tickets!

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#18

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:10am

My money is on Loretta Switt, Dollypop. Any word on just who might be favoured?

#19

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:18am

Loretta won't be available because she's joining the cast of MAMMA MIA.

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#20

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:24am

Doing the cast? Goodness! I'd heard she was standby for THE WOMAN IN WHITE.

#21

re: 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.

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Updated On: 10/13/05 at 12:27 AM

#22

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:32am

For real? There is no grandmother in Mamma Mia, though I can see her in black up the back during Dancing Queen.

#23

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:37am

Loretta 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.

#24

re: Charity Closing when Applegate leaves?

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:39am

Loretta Switt was 'Hotlips' in the M.A.S.H tv series. think about it.

#25

re: 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