Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Elphaba on Broadway recast?
#1Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 4:57pm
"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"
Updated On: 12/2/08 at 04:57 PM
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#2re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:00pm
"Anyone know any info?"
You're asking us? She's your friend, ask her.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:02pm
Are you she wasn't cast as the replacement Elphaba stand-by or for a different production?
If this is true I'm happy for you friend but pissed Julie Reiber got screwed over, yet again.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 12/2/08 at 05:02 PM
#3re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:05pmWell, her facebook status and twitter status says she's the new replacement in Wicked and I keep getting texts about it from friends.. I don't know. I guess we'll see...
"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"
#4re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:06pmWait, what happened to Nicole Parker?
I chose, and my world was shaken. So what?
The choice may have been mistaken. The choosing was not.
#5re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:08pm
"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"
Updated On: 12/2/08 at 05:08 PM
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#6re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:16pm
"Anyone know any info?"
You're asking us? She's your friend, ask her.
Best reply EVER!
Maybe she's a standby and doesn't know the difference.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#7re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:17pm
She has a nice voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0kpbD3i8hs
I was really hoping for Chelsea Krombach to be bumped up to stand-by when and if Julie left. But like I stated earlier, I'm happy for her.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 12/2/08 at 05:17 PM
#9re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:52pmI'm thrilled. Alyssa's brilliant.
A little known fact is that in the original screenplay, Pan's Labyrinth was Pan's FLAByrinth. Hmmmmmmm...glad they changed it.
#10re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:54pmJulie Reiber has said she is leaving at the end of December. I wonder if Alyssa Fox has been cast as the new standby?
#11re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:55pm
This is a much better and more recent vid of her. I hope this is true.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zXL2p4Ykf14&feature=related
A little known fact is that in the original screenplay, Pan's Labyrinth was Pan's FLAByrinth. Hmmmmmmm...glad they changed it.
#12re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 5:57pm
Why always a viola? If you're going to fling out musical instrument names instead of French words, why not go for a cello or a bass sometime?
#13re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:51pmI'm thinking it is to replace Julie. They are giving Nicole the 2 months, they aren't just going to drop herl.
Shows: Cats- ?/??/97 & 3/16/04, 42nd St.- 1/3/06, The Producers- 12/13/06, Hairspray- 3/6/07, Phantom- 4/18/07, Gypsy- 10/21/07, Annie- 11/28/07, Chicago- 1/6/08, Dirty Rotten ...- 2/24/08, Legally Blonde- 4/23/08, Wicked- 10/29/08, Mamma Mia!- 11/12/08
Future Shows
Hairspray- 1/22/09, Drowsy Chaperone- 2/15/09, Sweeney Todd- 4/19/09, Ain't Misbehavin'- 5/17/09
#14re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 8:11pm
Just to clear it up:
Alyssa has been offered a replacement contract in Wicked for either of the four American productions. Whichever production is up for replacement next, that's where she will go. It could be Broadway. It could be tour. She has not been notified of this.
I would assume that Nicole Parker will still be playing the role.
#15re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 8:18pm
Well, I can only seeing her take over for Donna on tour.
San Fran- Teal Wicks
2nd tour- Marcie Dodd
Broadway- Nicole Parker
1st Tour- NONE
Shows: Cats- ?/??/97 & 3/16/04, 42nd St.- 1/3/06, The Producers- 12/13/06, Hairspray- 3/6/07, Phantom- 4/18/07, Gypsy- 10/21/07, Annie- 11/28/07, Chicago- 1/6/08, Dirty Rotten ...- 2/24/08, Legally Blonde- 4/23/08, Wicked- 10/29/08, Mamma Mia!- 11/12/08
Future Shows
Hairspray- 1/22/09, Drowsy Chaperone- 2/15/09, Sweeney Todd- 4/19/09, Ain't Misbehavin'- 5/17/09
#17re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 8:22pmI was going to say - Donna was just promoted to full-time Elphaba on the tour recently, so I don't surmise she's leaving any time soon.
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#18re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 8:24pm
mywonderwa11, do I know you? Haha.
I'd been hearing she's a standby. I couldn't be more excited for her, either way.
Oh and on the Spark of Creation video, under Related Videos, does that second girl look like Tila Tequila to anyone else? She doesn't when you watch it but when the image is really small I was like WTF
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#19re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 9:50pm
Yes, Alyssa has been cast as Elphaba(as per her facebook, as well as a conversation). As mentioned above, she will be taking over the role(Full time, not as an understudy or standby) in whichever US production has an opening first(excluding, I assume, San Fran, since thats not technically a "replacement").
Having known Alyssa since elementary school(Yes, I remember when she played Napolean Bonaparte in a musical about Lewis and Clark...), I can honestly say she is one of the kindest, most genuinely talented people I have ever known, and I know she will be incredible!
On a side note, it will be nice to see more fresh blood in Wicked.
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Rose's dying words to Louise
#20re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 9:53pmthe opening post in this thread is unintentionally hilarious
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#21re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:34pm
Wow, I remember seeing Alyssa Fox sing Astonishing on YT a while ago and thinking to myself "she's gonna make it." I guess I was right! 
#22re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 10:38pm
I wonder what happened to my original post...lol
Any news like this for anyone is great news!
"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#23re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:50pm
The next recast most likely will be Broadway, after Nicole.
I'm sure Donna will close the 1st tour. Then, Teal and Marcie will probably stay a while being they're opening productions.
The fact that someone, a student none the less could go and land one of the most vocally challenging principle roles in not only Broadway history, but of female parts a lone amazes me. The fact that she landed it on her first shot when actresses have been a stand-by for years, amazes me even more.
I'm so happy for her, I'll be keeping a look out for her.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 12/2/08 at 11:50 PM
#24re: Elphaba on Broadway recast?
Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:57pm
Here's another video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRaSyNsQG4w
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