Color Purple Casting/Replacements?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/24/16 at 9:31am

Color Purple tickets are being sold into the summer, long after the original run was supposed to end. Has there been word on extensions or re-casting?

[ZellMorrowsPledge]

Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:28am

This production is an open-ended run, no?

[ZellMorrowsPledge]

Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:28am

This production is an open-ended run, no?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/24/16 at 11:55am

It's an open run. Was never a limited run.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:41am

Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 6:01am

Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.

 

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The leads...Not themselves.  And those dates not matching up is also a sign, if it was going to be limited, they would have (likely) sold tickets for the entire span.

 

I'm hoping Ill still get to see the Full cast in late April.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:07am

Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.

 

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No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months.

Updated On: 3/29/16 at 08:07 AM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:15am

Plus, I imagine they would be sticking around for the Tonys.

[AC126748]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:18am

Broadwaystar2 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "Oh, some of the ensemble told me that the leads were only contracted until April, so I just wondered. Initially, the show was only selling until March.

 

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No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months.

 

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Actually, a person can be contracted for any length of time. But that's beside the point. When the show began previews the original word was that Jennifer Hudson had be contracted for six months. November-April: six months. I doubt any of the leads are leaving (we would have heard by now, probably), but it's not an outrageous question to ask. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:34am

I hope they are in  mid May.  I suspect (and hope) all remain until the Tonys.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 11:52am

AC126748 said: "I doubt any of the leads are leaving (we would have heard by now, probably), but it's not an outrageous question to ask. "

 

That's not always been the case. We sometimes don't find out about high-profile cast members leaving until 3 weeks before. What we should have heard about by now is that they have extended their contracts. Probably in a week or so. I doubt any of the leads are going to leave. All are possible nominees at the Tonys and Drama Desk this year, and some potential winners too.

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:14pm

It's known that Hudson only has a 6 month contract. not sure about Erivo or Brooks, but I'd imagine the producers would want all 3 to stay with the show until the Tony Awards. I'm sure if Hudson extends, she'll likely ask for a 2-3 week vacation.

[ZellMorrowsPledge]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:30pm

Cynthia Erivo stated on a periscope a few weeke ago that she'll be around for a while.

[Eliza2]

Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:09pm

ZellMorrowsPledge said: "Cynthia Erivo stated on a periscope a few weeke ago that she'll be around for a while."

 

that's good to hear. When I saw this a few weeks ago, every time Cynthia Erivo was singing I forgot anyone else was on the stage. She is incredible and when I go to see this a 2nd time she'll be the one I'll be crossing my fingers isn't out on vacation or sick. Not to say everyone else wasn't good, but, Cynthia Erivo is giving one of the best performances I've seen this season and I've seen most of them.

 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 1:59pm

"No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months"

Please have seat. In fact, take several. April would make about 6 months and I don't lie. The cast was upfront, but discreet that they really didn't know how long the leads would be with the show. They weren't telling tales out of school. That is why I asked.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:36pm

Bettyboy72 said: ""No one in the ensemble told you that. I know that for a FACT! Who on earth would leave a show 4 months after it opens? And contractually, there is no such contract for 4 months"

Please have seat. In fact, take several. April would make about 6 months and I don't lie. The cast was upfront, but discreet that they really didn't know how long the leads would be with the show. They weren't telling tales out of school. That is why I asked.

 

"Let me school you on SOMETHING young lady or sir. The show OPENED Dec.10th in which show contracts OFFICIALY begin. Now you go have a few of those seats and do that math. GOOD DAY!

 

Updated On: 3/30/16 at 02:36 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:42pm

I thought cast contracts begin at the rehearsal period.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:52pm

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 2:53pm

I'll pass your message along to the cast I spoke with. Sheesh, they made a simple comment and I asked a question. Apparently, that's too much for some.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 3:13pm

Bettyboy72 said: "I'll pass your message along to the cast I spoke with. Sheesh, they made a simple comment and I asked a question. Apparently, that's too much for some.

 

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Obviously if a cast member told you that. They told you that in privacy.  And here you are starting an entire thread about it. 

Updated On: 3/30/16 at 03:13 PM

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 3:14pm

ljay889 said: "I thought cast contracts begin at the rehearsal period.

 

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Show contracts start the day of your official opening. 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 5:09pm

"Obviously if a cast member told you that. They told you that in privacy.  And here you are starting an entire thread about it. "

Yes two cast members tell a complete stranger, someone they have no knowledge of, something. I'm sure they expect complete confidentiality. I imagine what they knew was public knowledge, to at least to those interested, and no big secret or they wouldn't have said it.

Again, sorry if I offended you. I was just interested in possible future casting.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 5:19pm

Bettyboy72, us, the rational people on the board who know you from your thoughtful and interesting contributions to the board know what you meant. Don't waste your time defending your very valid comments against the likes of Broadwaystar2, who really can go politely go f itself.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 6:35pm

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "Bettyboy72, us, the rational people on the board who know you from your thoughtful and interesting contributions to the board know what you meant. Don't waste your time defending your very valid comments against the likes of Broadwaystar2, who really can go politely go f itself.

 

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LOL get a life!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/30/16 at 6:41pm

Will white peoples get upset they won't be able to audition for the color purple too?