Chenoweth cancels NJ concerts

[Spooky]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:17pm

The reason given by the box office was that she is filming a movie and they won't "allow" her to perform.
I've never heard that one before, sounds like someone is choosing film obligations over concert performances. Most films don't shoot over weekends and I'm sure they'd allow her to oblige a previous committment. She probably just got paid more to work with Robin Williams.

[bunchamuncha]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:29pm

You just really don't seem to like her, huh?

While it's disappointing she won't be able to do the concerts, at least there's enough advance notification.
I called the box office, they just said they couldn't really verify a "why" just that no more tickets will be sold for the event and that letters would be going out on what to do with the tickets.

Updated On: 5/2/05 at 03:29 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:31pm

What it sounds like to me is someone with an agenda who is willing to speculate and make judgements without any real evidence.

[WSS2]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:34pm

Ahh..so she "maybe" canceled cause she's "probably" making a movie.

HANG THE WITCH!! GULITY

[robbiej]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:36pm

Ya know what...I don't blame her.

The amount of money she's making from the movie FAAAAAAR exceeds what she'd make from the concert.

I say, 'Atta girl.'

[VIETgrlTerifa]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:37pm

What it sounds like to me is someone with an agenda who is willing to speculate and make judgements without any real evidence.

Bingo!

[Spooky]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:41pm

I have an agenda? I didn't cancel any concerts! Someone else posted in on her website.
Are you people that gullible to believe a movie would prevent her from doing a concert that's been booked for months?!
I don't blame her, as someone said, she'll get paid a heck of a lot more.

Updated On: 5/2/05 at 03:41 PM

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:49pm

It has nothing to do with gullibility - of course, it could very well be the reason. BUT, there's no way of knowing (at least from what you presented) and what I'm REALLY not willing to do is castigate someone for something that I don't know anything about - which you seem perfectly willing to do.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:51pm

Where in NJ were these concerts suppose to be?

[TGIF]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 3:53pm

Wasn't there a rumor awhile back (when she was still in WICKED) that her record company wouldn't let her sign any other CDs (like WICKED) except the one she made (Let Yourself GO)?

[bunchamuncha]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:01pm

Well Spooky, I apologize then. It just sounded like you don't really like her. I would guess her management will say that she had a conflict with her filming schedule and the concerts may/not be re-scheduled. I wouldn't mind seeing her sell out Carnegie Hall again :)

The performances were supposed to be at the Lenape Performing Arts Center (close to Philly area). A Sat/Sun concert.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:09pm

bunchamuncha--please check out the pat robertson thread on the Off Topic Board for more current info on last week's thread. I was one of the ones saying we didn't hate Kristin, we hated Robertson.

[bunchamuncha]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:13pm

what? I'm not talking about that, I was just talking the general tone of the initial post.
I didn't say anyone hated her.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:33pm

Lots of inconsistancies here. Like knowing she had a scheduling conflict why would she agree? To either? Movies can always "shoot around" individuals if there are prior commitments. A contract is not just something to cancel cos something better came along. There are penalties & even law suits that can evolve. Sorry but i don buy the whole set up.

[JLfrom NYC]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:39pm

"I have an agenda? I didn't cancel any concerts! Someone else posted in on her website.
Are you people that gullible to believe a movie would prevent her from doing a concert that's been booked for months?!
I don't blame her, as someone said, she'll get paid a heck of a lot more."

That's interesting, that you make this claim--considering there wasn't ANY post about a cancelled concert on KC's website until 10 minutes AFTER you originally posted this thread here on bwayworld. I'm just saying. That's...interesting.

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 4:57pm

Relax...here's what I was told by TPTB from Lenape last Thurs. as it just happened.

Kristin's contract had the standard "60 day opt. out" clause, which allows an artist to decline a gig within 60 days of the date if a career enhancing opportunity is offered. She elected to take the 60 day. opt. out. This unfortunately happens from time to time and presenters hold their breath when they sign contracts that offer a 60 day clause, especially with a "Popular" gal like Kristen. I'm sure the box office has been told not to go into details but just offer their options.

We are booking a concert with the same type contract at Eastern PAC in Feb. Can't announce until it's contracted. But you can bet we will scramble for a plan "B" as time gets closer.

(They) Lenape PAC Marlton, NJ are waiting for the ink to dry on another contracted performer. I will let them announce who that is, if it's not already out there . But I am HAPPY about the new choice and will be there to cover for BW on 6/26.

pati b

Updated On: 5/27/05 at 04:57 PM

[Spooky]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 5:02pm

I never said my information was from any other post on any other board, it's what the box office said...interesting.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 5:08pm

Thank u Patti! Always nice to hear frm someone who can give us the technical spects of a gig. U Big tease!!! Now I'm tormented wondering who the new performer is? Can we guess? UMMM is it a she? Has she/ he been on Bway in the past 2 yrs? C'mon throw me a freaking bone! LOL

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 5:17pm

Sorry... They'd hang me! LOL! Who says it's a she or he? Could be a group. Care to guess before it's announced? OK...but not here!

Tell ya what...pm me with your guesses (before it goes public) and I will see if I can get the winner a little goodie.

First right guess dated before it's announced...wins. PM'S ONLY!


Who loves ya?

Updated On: 5/2/05 at 05:17 PM

[sabrelady]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 5:38pm

MWAH!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 5:51pm

Omg! I was suppose to go the June 25th show. Is this totally correct information because Im very upset, I really wanted to see her!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 6:02pm

She cancelled because Idina Menzel was playing in the next town over and she was afraid Idina would get a larger audience.

[Plum]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 6:06pm

It's funny that Let Yourself Go appears to be selling better than either of Menzel's solo efforts on Amazon.

[ShuQ]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 6:07pm

NO Plum...she's not doing it b/c she's doing a one-night only in WIKID!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/2/05 at 6:12pm

Listen ********s! Im ****ing pissed off and you little bastards making jokes about it is just bull****. I payed over 150 dollars on tickets only to find out she is not gonna preform, This is not what I wanted to here, and you little bastards making me feel like **** by making jokes is not helping. And so help me if you made this worse, I have a 13 year old friend who is seriously pissed off, I hope Cheno knows she has pissed off lots of people.