Donna Vivino leaving Wicked

[RW3]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 7:00pm

She said in her interview with Innuendo & Outuendo that she is leaving Wicked pretty soon. Does anyone who is replacing her? Are they moving Carla Stickler up to stand-by?

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 8:16pm

I don't know who, but I'd love to see Laurel Harris take the role. I saw her performance and was thoroughly surprised, as the show typically doesn't do much for me.

Is Vivino hanging up her broom for good or just leaving to do Stars of David?

On an unrelated Wicked note, if they continue the trend of recycling casts, Alison Luff needs to be Lindsey Mendez's replacement. That girl has an amazing portrayal of Elphaba.

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 9:08pm

I've seen Donna go on and thought she was fantastic. Every time they replace Elphie I always hope that Donna will be the replacement.

[steven22]

Posted: 10/30/13 at 9:43pm

I've heard that Donna has been offered the role full time before but prefers her Stand By role because it allows her to do other projects outside of WICKED

[Matteo]

Posted: 10/31/13 at 1:35am

Donna's last performance is this Sunday, and as of now, she will not be returning.

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 10/31/13 at 2:57pm

Any word on her successor?

[bwaydude22089]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 1:10am

Do you have any idea whether she'll be performing in the 2pm show, the 7pm show, or both?

[Matteo]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 2:25am

The new standby is an old Elphaba. Well, a new old Elphaba. It will be announced soon.

No word on if she is performing, but Lindsay has been out a lot this week due to a sprained ankle, so I think odds are high she will be on at some point.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 10:47am

^ Where did she previously play the role and did she do it full-time?

[RW3]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 11:33am

My predictions:
Christine Dwyer(2NT Elphaba)
Dee Roscioli(Longest running Elphaba)
Vicki Noon(?)(Former Bway Understudy)
Stephanie Torns(2NT Standby)
Mariand Torres(1NT Standby)
Mamie Parris(Former 1NT Elphaba)

[PositivelyEmerald]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 12:01pm

Former tour u/s Anna Eillensfeld said there was exciting news coming so I'll just guess it's her.

[steven22]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 12:24pm

Hoping that Carla Sticker will move up from her understudy Elphaba track...

[Matteo]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 12:44pm

Anna Eillensfield(?) is joining the Bway company as Elphaba u/s while Carla becomes standby until the new standby starts mid November. Also, one of those on your list is the new standby. I would say (I'm really not trying to be difficult) I just am not allowed to share. Sorry!

[RW3]

Posted: 11/1/13 at 12:49pm

^Completely understand!!!!!

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 11/4/13 at 3:19pm

I caught Donna's final performance last night and I'm glad I did- she was fantastic! She easily performed what is now my favorite rendition of "No Good Deed"; it was stunning. She was such a poised Elphaba and just so elegant really.

Has anyone seen the show lately? I'd love to discuss a bit. It was my first time seeing the show since Willemijn's Broadway debut and I was expecting a house renovation but I was not expecting new costumes, props, lightning and what sounded like a brand new sound system. The production has really been rejuvenated!

Updated On: 11/4/13 at 03:19 PM

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 11/4/13 at 3:38pm

"but I was not expecting new costumes, props..."

What costumes and props where different?

[Wishing Only Wounds]

Posted: 11/4/13 at 3:53pm

The costumes just looked newer and it seemed like a lot of the ensemble costumes had far more yellow accents This could simply be because new cast members have joined and gotten their own costumes; the wardrobe looked very fresh. For props, most notably, the school books were new. The Grimere (sp?) also looked new, but I'm sure someone could spread more definitive light on that.

[justincharacter]

Posted: 11/4/13 at 5:01pm

I'm thinking Christine Dwyer will be the new standby that will start in November

I really want to see Louise Dearman in the role on Broadway. She is by far the strongest Elphaba vocally at this point Updated On: 11/4/13 at 05:01 PM

[PrinceCaspian]

Posted: 11/4/13 at 5:31pm

100% Christine Dwyer

[girlonbroadway]

Posted: 11/5/13 at 3:34pm

By far the best Elphie there has been or ever will be. We will miss you, Donna!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/7/13 at 5:03pm

FYI, Carla Stickler has been on as Elphaba all week so far. I guess Lindsey's injury must be pretty bad.

[BroadwayShowTime]

Posted: 11/8/13 at 1:48pm

PrinceCaspian is correct.

Dwyer made it Facebook offical she is joining the Broadway company.

[fscmocsgal]

Posted: 11/10/13 at 1:27pm

What happened to Lindsay?

[RW3]

Posted: 11/10/13 at 1:37pm

I think she hurt her ankle