Does anyone know who will be replacing Shoshana in January of 2006? — Page 2

#26

re: Does anyone know who will be replacing Shoshana in January of 2006?

Posted: 6/19/05 at 8:28pm

I don't think she should. She should go and record. Wicked is great, but I think Sho can do so much more. I mean have you HEARD "Ain't no way" or "Bless the Lord" ?? I mean honestly, even the greatest songs of the score don't do her voice justice.

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#27

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 8:29pm

To add onto what PJ was saying, to my knowledge, standbys get paid the same as full cast members, even if they don't ever go on. They still have to show up at the theater every night like everyone else.

#28

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 8:30pm

I agree Jwei. I can't wait for her cd!

#29

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 8:31pm

if Ana Gastayer does well in Chicago... i would like her to do it on Broadway... that way... she could be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live... remember how WAAAY back in the day, they would have not just music artists perform but have all types of musical performances... it would be a GREAT way to bring Ana back to the show and have her do some skits... just a thought

#30

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 9:25pm

Eden told me a few weeks ago that she'd love to go back to Wicked if they want her.

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#31

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 9:41pm

I doubt that.

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#32

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 9:45pm

Everyone has been saying lately that Eden personally told them she would not be returning to the Big "W." I personally would like to see her perform the role, but oh well.

#33

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 9:48pm

I also think that Saycon is going to leave before Shoshana's contract is up. Once THE COLOR PURPLE books a Broadway theatre I'm sure she'll go back to the show. I mean, the producers would be insane not to let her play the role on Broadway.

And, if I were her...I'd rather create an original role on Broadway than take over one that's already been done. I hope she doesn't take over as Elphaba and does TCP instead.

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#34

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 9:50pm

I'd like it if she did Wicked, then Purple happened :)

#35

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:07pm

Yes, okay here is my dream sequence of events...

Shoshana leaves, Saycon (who had her standy contract extended) goes on as full-time Elphaba. 8 months later, she is offered TCP, and takes it, meaning Ana takes over the role for 12 months, then Stephanie J. Block for 1 year , then Maria Eberline for 16 months. Maria Eberline leaves to do Newsies on Broadway (starring hyperchet as David), and Eden Espinosa (who had just finished BKLYN world tour) takes over for Elphaba. Then the show closes!

yay for hyperchet coming up with the future Wicked castlist!

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#36

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:09pm

I think Eden really pulled the short straw in that scenario...and then after she is done with Wicked she can star in the revival of Good Vibrations

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#37

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:11pm

Oh be quiet, pooper.

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#38

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:12pm

And then Idina Menzel will play Christine in Phantom...oh geesh!

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#39

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:16pm

I didn't mean to poop anywhere I keep that to restricted areas believe me, I just would love to see Eden originate a part or at least do something different otherwise she will be hopelessly typecasted as a one trick pony, with a big belt

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#40

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:18pm

okay I understand.

did you know buttery onions are good! uh huh you heard it first on BWW.com!

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#41

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:22pm

The onion is one of the most underappreciated vegtables...It is a vegtable right? If only my college would offer a course to explicate the complex differences between a fruit and a vegtable.

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#42

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:24pm

Or maybe a college would provide a class on the difference between Harvey Fierstein in Hairspray and Dame Edna


gessh I'm outta jokes that one sucked

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#43

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 10:29pm

Oh there was a class,however it was cancelled after two sessions when the professor scientifically proved it was impossible to differentiate between the two. Little known fact, but this was what prompted Harvey to sign onto Fiddler to once and for all prove his manhood...

I tried...I don't think either of us will get our own Comedy Central Presents special anytime soon

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#44

re: Does anyone know who will be replacing Shoshana in January of 2006?

Posted: 6/19/05 at 11:12pm

Well, it's still June...

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#45

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 11:25pm

Wait? Steph is doing PIECE?

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#46

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 12:07am

Jenna does sound like a good catch. She's a name and she can do the role justice. However, they would still have to have an understudy perform Elphaba until Jenna's tour contract is up. However, she might move on to TV or movie projects if not stage projects.

#47

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 1:30am

Stephanie probably won't do Piece, however, she helped record a demo of one of the songs (Never Never Land) and it sounds ridiculously good, by the way.

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#48

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 8:32am

442namffug, Shoshana Bean is good, however Idina Menzel was the best at Elphaba so far.

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#49

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:11pm

That is a totally subjective statement and is based on your opinions... 442namffug can believe whatever s/he wants.

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#50

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Posted: 6/20/05 at 4:16pm

I heard that Bernadette Peters expressed interest in the role, and Producers are in negotiations with her agent, as we type.

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