Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 12:36pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Diahann-Carroll-Withraws-from-Upcoming-Broadway-Revival-of-A-RAISIN-IN-THE-SUN-LaTanya-Richardson-Jackson-Steps-in-20140209

Ouch!

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 12:39pm

I wonder why. Creative differences? Clash of egos? Too much strain? It's a heavy-duty role, and Carroll is 79 years old.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 12:47pm

Cicely Tyson was 88 in Trip To Bountiful doing a heck of a lot more physical work than what Dihann would be doing. I'm sure it's not lack of stamina.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 12:51pm

LaTanya Richardson Jackson is 64, and Denzel is 59.

Time for some serious makeup for both of them.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 12:59pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:00pm

Kelly Lynch and Bronson Pinchot are just a couple of people who have talked about Denzel being difficult/controlling when they worked with him.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:08pm

Not sure if I'll see this now, she was the real draw for me.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:09pm

Oh, good. I can save my money now.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:10pm

Now I can save my money. I don't want to see it without her. She was the one I wanted to see.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:23pm

Same for me. Glad I didn't buy a ticket.

#11

Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:27pm

But, its Bronson Pinchot...

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:29pm

"But, its Bronson Pinchot…"

Yes and clearly the man behind Balki and Craig "Scaring the little girl" Toomey is on a whole other level than a two-time Academy Award winning actor.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:31pm

Well if Bronson Pinchot, an actor who's most recent IMDB credit is playing a character called The Beaver in "Kung Fu and Titties" said it, then I think that settles it.

Updated On: 2/9/14 at 01:31 PM

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:36pm

I hope it's not for health reasons. This is so disappointing.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:45pm

The reason given on Playbill.com was due to vigerous rehearsal and performance schedules.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 1:52pm

Back in 2004, Ms. Carroll withdrew from the Broadway revival of ON GOLDEN POND (replaced by Leslie Uggams). At the time, an issue with her back was given as the reason for departure, but I believe the inside word was the Carroll was having a tremendous time memorizing the text. I was frankly surprised when she was announced for this production, but perhaps she went into the project feeling that she was more confident only to discover she wasn't up to to the task.

Updated On: 2/9/14 at 01:52 PM

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 2:02pm

I just lost interest in this production.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 2:15pm

Remembering lines has been mentioned by some insiders.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 2:16pm

A shame but it's all about (the very picky with her Broadway shows) Anika Noni Rose, cannot wait to see her. Wonder what happened though, especially since they are in rehearsals. Interesting comment, MichaelBennett, honestly, I'd rather it be that than health reasons.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 2:18pm

What a shame. I hope it isn't health related. My interest in seeing the show has gone down, but there are some other very talented women still in this production.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 2:40pm

i mentioned this in the other thread. This summer several gossip rags, TMZ and E! were reporting that she was suffering from dementia and had trouble on the set of Peeples-could not remember lines and would zone out. EVen Kerry Washington said Diahann was frail mentally during production.

Diahann is the only reason I'd see this show.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 3:18pm

She was the reason I was going to this, as well. I love Denzel but I can live without seeing him in this role.

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 3:32pm

I didn't know David Cromer's in this. Of course, in the breaking news story, BWW says he's playing Travis Younger.

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#24

Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 3:47pm

Cicely Tyson was 88 in Trip To Bountiful doing a heck of a lot more physical work than what Dihann would be doing. I'm sure it's not lack of stamina.

You do realize that different people have different circumstances, right?

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Diahann Carroll Withdraws From A Raisin In The Sun

Posted: 2/9/14 at 4:06pm

Says you.