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#1

Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:02pm

I can't find another place where this was mentioned even as a rumour, but I on MSN today I found an update on the cast of Family Matters and this was mentioned. Any truth to it?




Kellie Shanygne Williams: Now
After her time on 'Family Matters,' Kelli Shanygne Williams enrolled and graduated from UCLA majoring in psychology. She has appeared in such stage productions as 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,' and 'Goin' Home,' and is gearing up to be a replacement in the role of Elphaba in the Chicago production of the hit musical 'Wicked.' In 2006, the 32-year old actress moved back to her hometown, Washington, D.C. to start a fine arts program for young people at Howard University's Children's Theatre.




http://www.blackvoices.com/entertainment/where-are-they-family-matters
#2

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:19pm

Isn't that production closing in Jan, or Have they decided to extend the run further? I could see her making a very good elphaba, I haven't really heard her sing before....didn't even know she could....she at least looks like she would make a good elphaba(whatever that means lol).
#4

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:32pm

According to wikipedia(I know, not the moast reliable, especially when it comes to this stuff) she is replacing Jennifer DiNoia as stanby. Who would want to replace the standby in the last month of a run? Whatever, we'll see what happens...maybe she'll replace an elphaba in the future(nicole parker, maybe).
#5

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:34pm

Chicago's Wicked is closing. The sets and majority cast are going to the 2nd tour. Marcie Dodd (Current Broadway Elphaba) will be leading the tour.
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#6

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 1:56pm

And Di Noia is replacing Julie Reiber as the Broadway standby in February.
#7

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 5:45pm

Last I heard Dee is closing the production in Chicago in January.
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#8

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 5:52pm

She is.

And how stoked am I that I have tickets to closing night? A LOT!!
Rant, Wickud, Rant, Wickud, Rant! We're not gonna pay Rant! 'Cause everythink is Wickud!

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Updated On: 12/28/08 at 05:52 PM

#10

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 7:20pm

The more I think about this the more confused I get. Could they have gotten their facts wrong? Perhaps she is taking over for another production. Does anyone know when Donna Vivino's contract expires? It just seems so weird, there HAS to be some truth.
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#11

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 7:54pm

Yes, I am a lot stoked!
Rant, Wickud, Rant, Wickud, Rant! We're not gonna pay Rant! 'Cause everythink is Wickud!

"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"

lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
#12

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 9:28pm

I'm stoked too lakezurich.

As for the topic I don't think Jen D is leaving before the show ends since she is only coming to Broadway in Feb.
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#13

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 9:37pm

Well chances are Alyssa is coming to Broadway, which only leaves replacing Donna.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#14

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 9:55pm

^Alyssa? You mean Alyssa Fox or whatever her name is? Jen Dinoia is coming to Broadway to be standby and Chelsea Krombach isn't going anywhere either.
Don't believe everything that you hear! Only the peeps involved know the truth!
#15

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 9:58pm

I know. But Alyssa is going to be the next principal in whichever US company has an opening. Which most likely will be Broadway.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#16

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 10:02pm

Maybe standby for the 2nd Tour? I think someone just got their signals crossed and it's a mistake.
#17

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 10:03pm

so who is replacing marcie on Bway
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#18

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 10:07pm

Nicole Parker.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#20

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 10:10pm

ah thanks
"You know what really makes me mad? When girls think they can sing just because they are on the Disney Channel."
#21

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/28/08 at 10:41pm

Anne is the 2nd tour understudy not standby, straight from her mouth
#23

re: Chicago's Next Elphaba?

Posted: 12/29/08 at 12:59am

"And Di Noia is replacing Julie Reiber as the Broadway standby in February."

So is Julie Reiber staying until Feb.?
I thought she was leaving this month or had already left for some reason. Or is someone else coming in for a short time until Jenny gets here? I really want to see Julie.

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