EVITA -- Are the 3 Leads Leaving?
#2
Posted: 11/7/12 at 1:29pm
I remember hearing from a cast member at the Broadway Flea Marker that Ricky would be leaving in January.
#3
Posted: 11/7/12 at 1:34pm
Hopefully Elena will leave, so the show can be a bit more enjoyable.
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#4
Posted: 11/7/12 at 1:39pm
I still want to see Elena. Wasn't thrilled with the other girl.
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#5
Posted: 11/7/12 at 2:12pm
Elena's performance is extraordinary. It's all about the acting with her. I could not take my eyes off of her from the moment she stepped on stage.
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#7
Posted: 11/7/12 at 3:00pm
Elena's leaving soon, too. Andrea McCardle may take the role.
#9
Posted: 11/7/12 at 3:19pm
"Elena's performance is extraordinary. It's all about the acting with her."
Too bad for the audiences that its an iconic musical with songs that are painful if not sung correctly.
Too bad for the audiences that its an iconic musical with songs that are painful if not sung correctly.
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#10
Posted: 11/7/12 at 3:44pm
Elena's moot. When Ricky goes, so goes the show. It's still one of the only shows (really only) where Premium Seating can and does sell out before regular priced seats. Unless they can find someone with his drawing power, it's gone.
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#11
Posted: 11/7/12 at 3:46pm
The show is booking on TM until the end of January. A good run for them.
#12
Posted: 11/7/12 at 4:39pm
The show was just dull. dull dull.
No actors fault. Direction, Pacing.
I thought it would never end.
Ricky was bland. Directed that way.
Wish he sang vida loca.
Elena was fine.
Juan Peron stole the show??? When does that happen?
Dull. I napped.
No actors fault. Direction, Pacing.
I thought it would never end.
Ricky was bland. Directed that way.
Wish he sang vida loca.
Elena was fine.
Juan Peron stole the show??? When does that happen?
Dull. I napped.
#13
Posted: 11/7/12 at 4:50pm
^ Sounds like Patti's review of the show! Minus wishing he'd sing "Livin' La Vida Loca" (I gave up on the show when they came out with the Livin' Evita Loca shirt)
I remember his concert in 1999 at MSG when they gave out free samples of the Emporio Armani fragrance.
I remember his concert in 1999 at MSG when they gave out free samples of the Emporio Armani fragrance.
#14
Posted: 11/7/12 at 4:53pm
Shall we begin casting it now?
If Elena leaves can we finally give Leslie Kritzer her chance to shine in it.
And maybe Antonio Banderes can come in and do Che.
If Elena leaves can we finally give Leslie Kritzer her chance to shine in it.
And maybe Antonio Banderes can come in and do Che.
#15
Posted: 11/7/12 at 5:50pm
I have a feeling Martin will extend, the show can't survive without him(or another star). I also wouldn't be surprised if he reduces his schedule to just 6 shows a week.
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#16
Posted: 11/7/12 at 6:52pm
McArdle has never been considered for Eva Peron in this production. And if Patti has seen the show, no one backstage was informed.
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#17
Posted: 11/7/12 at 7:01pm
not 100% sure on the accuracy of this, but heard this from an cast member:
Ricky was originally under a one year contract, with a condition in which if something happened, the contract would be extended for a full 3 years. Whatever this thing was eventually did happen, and his contract is now for the full 3 years, non negotiable.
Again, just heard this from the cast member, but cannot say how accurate this is..
Ricky was originally under a one year contract, with a condition in which if something happened, the contract would be extended for a full 3 years. Whatever this thing was eventually did happen, and his contract is now for the full 3 years, non negotiable.
Again, just heard this from the cast member, but cannot say how accurate this is..
#18
Posted: 11/7/12 at 7:02pm
Sorry what? THREE YEARS?
Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.
#19
Posted: 11/7/12 at 7:03pm
I do not believe that information to be accurate at all in any way whatsoever to any degree.
#20
Posted: 11/7/12 at 7:04pm
Apparently, yes. I suppose they assumed the show would run only long enough to not out-run 3 years, which would safely keep him there for no matter how long it is open. But again, who knows. I don't know who gave them that information.
Personally, I thought his performance was rather flat about 3 weeks ago, so I am not too thrilled if this is true.
Personally, I thought his performance was rather flat about 3 weeks ago, so I am not too thrilled if this is true.
Updated On: 11/7/12 at 07:04 PM
#21
Posted: 11/7/12 at 7:13pm
Martin did renegotiate his contract, and he signed on for a longer run in exchange for having Monday nights off. It isn't my place to post the details, but it is safe to say that no one is expecting to be employed for the next three years.
"A wonky eye, you've got my friend."
Updated On: 11/7/12 at 07:13 PM
#22
Posted: 11/7/12 at 8:20pm
Does anyone know if the national tour of this production is still on? I remember that they announced around the time of the Tony awards that the tour would launch fall of 2013 in Rhode island, but I haven't heard anything since then.
I'll take the wind and soar.
#23
Posted: 11/7/12 at 8:25pm
Shakira for EVA! Why not? The show is already completely eff'd up.
"Dododododododododododon't crrrrrrryyyyyy fofofofofofo meeeee Argentina!"
I'd love an EVA with a bare midriff.
"Dododododododododododon't crrrrrrryyyyyy fofofofofofo meeeee Argentina!"
I'd love an EVA with a bare midriff.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#24
Posted: 11/7/12 at 8:32pm
Matineeidol2013 - yes, there WILL be a tour!
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#25
Posted: 11/7/12 at 8:39pm
The show will close...they've run out of Argentinian snoritas willing to be in it. And, nowadays, everything MUST be real, real, real-istic-cal!!!!
Or it's a big FAT lie!!!!!!!!!! ROFLMAO.
Plus, today's portrayal as Mama Teresa is just bland. It will close in a jiffy, as long as they resist portraying her as the harlot...as written!!!
Eva!Harlot was so charming. A real powerful **** in a time when the wealthiest woman couldn't buy herself the right to vote! Only a bitch like Eva could have changed the rules. Make Eva fun again!!!
Or it's a big FAT lie!!!!!!!!!! ROFLMAO.
Plus, today's portrayal as Mama Teresa is just bland. It will close in a jiffy, as long as they resist portraying her as the harlot...as written!!!
Eva!Harlot was so charming. A real powerful **** in a time when the wealthiest woman couldn't buy herself the right to vote! Only a bitch like Eva could have changed the rules. Make Eva fun again!!!
Recreation of original John Cameron orchestration to "On My Own" by yours truly. Click player below to hear.
Updated On: 11/7/12 at 08:39 PM
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