Chris Peluso replaces Colin Donnel as Fiyero in Wicked's 2nd Tour

[TMedeiros17]

Posted: 2/11/10 at 7:19pm

He commented on Eden Espinosa's facebook and his wall stating so. He previously understudied Fiyero on the 1st National Tour. Thoughts?
In regards to Eden's status
"Chris Peluso nice dude... I'm heading on the road with tour 2 playing Fiyero. "

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 2/11/10 at 7:24pm

Loved him in Mamma Mia.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/11/10 at 10:45pm

He's adorable.

[onedaymore]

Posted: 2/11/10 at 11:26pm

I saw him play Marius in a regional production of Les Miserables. Beautiful voice, and a fantastic Marius.

[FeelingElectric2]

Posted: 2/12/10 at 2:56am

Chris is just too cute :) He was adorable in Mamma Mia!

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 9:29am

Didn't want to start a new thread, but does anyone have any information on if Marcie is staying? I know the tour started early last March so if she was given a year contract it should be up soon. I'm seeing the 2NT in Richmond in March and was kinda hoping she wasn't still there. *Fingers crossed that she leaves and Carrie gets bumped to full time... but we'll see!* Thanks for any info!

[TMedeiros17]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 2:03pm

Well, Christine Dwyner is going to replace Anne Brummel as understudy for Elphaba in March, however Anne said she would be here in April still, as well as Carrie, so that is pretty obvious that Carrie is getting promoted. :) Hope this helps

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 3:07pm

AH! it does help! And I really hope it's true! thanks so much!

[snowskittle]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 4:39pm

I haven't heard what Marcie is doing either, but if she's leaving, I also hope Carrie takes over the lead.

[zepka102]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 4:42pm

While the show was here in Schenectady for 4 weeks, Carrie did (what sounded like) a majority of the performances. I think she was excellent.

[ThatG0es4u2]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 7:27pm

Don't get me wrong. I love Carrie. I think she is fantastic. I worked with the 2NT in Wichita, KS (before I moved back to NY) I also heard that Carrie was in a lot in Schenectady. (I live only 30 mins from Proctor's). I just adore Anne and thinks it's about time she gets pushed up. That's just me!

Also, if they want to push Michelle London into the Glinda role. I definately wouldn't mind that either!

Working with all of them was quite wonderful!! I miss the show and the crew (everyone was quite wonderful to be around). I love what I do!

[snowskittle]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 9:44pm

Doesn't seem likely they would bump someone straight from understudy to lead. I suppose it's happened, but it doesn't seem likely in this case. Didn't they cast Carrie as standby when Anne had already been with them for a while?

Whether anyone's promoted depends on what Marcie's doing and I haven't seen anything official on that yet.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 9:48pm

Anne started as the understudy in Chicago w/ intend to continue with the tour. I would assume Carrie is being bumped to lead from Standby & Anne is getting promoted to Standby.

[byebyebaby12]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 10:17pm

Anne never performed in Chicago.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 10:19pm

Not as Elphaba but she was in the ensemble & understudied Elphaba.

[byebyebaby12]

Posted: 2/18/10 at 10:37pm

That is what I meant, sorry for not clarifying.

[snowskittle]

Posted: 2/19/10 at 12:10am

I really hope Carrie Manolakos does take over when (and if) Marcie leaves. Still not sure about the "Marcie leaving" part.

Carrie is really wonderful in that role. Very different from other Elphabahs, but great!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/19/10 at 12:57am

Wouldn't be surprised if Dee joined either tour after her Broadway run.

[romgitsean]

Posted: 2/19/10 at 6:56am

I haven't seen much of him. All I know is he was in Lestat... but how's his voice?

[snowskittle]

Posted: 2/21/10 at 9:58am

"Wouldn't be surprised if Dee joined either tour after her Broadway run."

Also possible since they seem to recycle so much. Certain actresses do just keep popping up whenever there's an opening.

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 2/21/10 at 12:55pm

Apparantly Natalie Daradich is replacing Helene as Glinda on the tour in a week's time. I had a message from Michael Drolet and he told me he was excited to work with her again.

[TMedeiros17]

Posted: 2/21/10 at 5:12pm

Marcie Dodd has also hinted that March 10th she will not be here, so that would mean having her leaving March 7th along with Helene and Colin. Can't wait to see how Chris and Natalie do on tour!

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 2/26/10 at 11:53pm

Official conformation on Chris taking over. Natalie Daradich is also the new Glinda. Marcie is apparently staying.

http://www.theatermania.com/touring-productions/news/02-2010/natalie-daradich-chris-peluso-to-join-second-north_25329.html

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 2/27/10 at 12:10am

Yeah, I read that article :/ Really bummed that Marcie is staying.

[snowskittle]

Posted: 2/28/10 at 12:27am

"Yeah, I read that article :/ Really bummed that Marcie is staying"

Hmmmm.....curious....why?