Elphaba's new performer- Page 3

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 9/19/04 at 8:01pm

It depends if Wicked has a good storyline to fall back on.

[JLfrom NYC]

Posted: 9/19/04 at 9:54pm

FYI: Stephanie Block never turned down the stand-by role in WICKED. She WAS the stand-by for Idina out in San Fran during the out-of-town try-out. She left very early on, though (before it premiered at the Curran or after, not sure which) when she was offered the role of Liza Minelli in BFO. I've heard her say NUMEROUS times that she'd love to return to the role if the opportunity arose. Shoshana has only been in rehearsals for two weeks (although she sounds SO great) so I'd say it's a little early to say how she'll do on stage.

On another note, BKLYN opens on thursday and that is mucho exciting for Eden Espinosa. Kudos to the former Idina stand-by!

[StrStruckDreamr9]

Posted: 9/19/04 at 10:49pm

Who is this Edna Menzel of which you speak?

[Chote887]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 12:54am

I vote Heather Headley as a replacement.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 1:01am

JL,

Yes. Stephanie did turn down the standby. After she finished BFO, that was an option that she turned down. She has not turned down taking over for Idina, but she did turn down the monotony of being a standby. =)

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 1:03am

"is mucho exciting"

Spider, look what you did! You've made mis-using Spanish words popular!

Updated On: 9/20/04 at 01:03 AM

[Musetta1957]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 1:34am

"FYI: Stephanie Block never turned down the stand-by role in WICKED. She WAS the stand-by for Idina out in San Fran during the out-of-town try-out. She left very early on, though (before it premiered at the Curran or after, not sure which) when she was offered the role of Liza Minelli in BFO."

I saw Wicked in SF towards the end of the run, and she was still in the playbill. Her bio did mention BFO as a future engagement.

[luvWICKED416]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 7:17am

It does seem like all signs point to Steph Block... she does have Wicked connections (the show, not the insanely annoying Northest verb). And she did mention coming back to NYC at the start of the New Year, at about the same time that Playbill announed Idina's extended run FOR NO REASON WHAT-SO-EVER! Except maybe that Steph needs more rehersal time, or something like that. Hopefully we'll find out soon....

[thibodeaux]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 9:50am

Aaa-aand...

Insert Matt_G:

"Idina Menzel?

As a replacement?"

[Marquise]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 9:56am

I have to agree with Matt_G. Idina Menzel would be perfect for the role of Elphaba!

[defy_gravity]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 4:42pm

I, too, was hoping to play the green girl. Oh well. All I can say is that it better be around for... ever!
Well, at least 20 years. I doubt it, but I hope so.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 4:48pm

Who are we talking about? Idina Menzel?

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 9/20/04 at 4:49pm

There is no chance it will be around for twenty years and there is no chance it will ever be revived.

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 10:44am

unless Idina Menzel takes the role...

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 10:49am

or Elaine Stritch.

I want to see her in green makeup. So bad.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 10:53am

Thank you, Priest - I agree wholeheartedly.

[ken8631]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:16pm

Stephanie J Block is amazing (saw BFO 28 times) and would do a great job. Another "Oz-related" part, but with more exposure!!!!

[Matt_G]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:19pm

It's like Idina Menzel.

[luvWICKED416]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:45pm

when is it realistic to hear about the new Elphaba?? Not rumors, but like as a fact... Thanksgiving???

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 1:12pm

maybe Idina Menzel will take over the role... who knows?

[Matt_G]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 1:16pm

Joeyjoe, I love her. I thought about that, too.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 2:23pm

Because it's a spectacle based on a familiar story, it will probably be around a while, but in a few years, if the attendance drops, they'll eventually have to move it to a smaller venue and scale it down. If Beauty and the Beast can run this long, then Wicked will probably run at least five years, but a ten-year run is ambitious thinking. Rent is struggling now at eight years with much cheaper running costs, more awards, and a reputation as a landmark in musical theatre history.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 2:36pm

don't forget it's in that cave of a space with 4 billion seats to fill.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 4:25pm

I heard the producers were trying to get Margaret Hamilton to reprise her role - but when they found out she was dead, they figured she probably couldn't hit the high notes.

I'm going out on a limb and say - Idina Menzel.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 9/21/04 at 4:28pm

Marc, I was saying her name before also, but the more that I think about it I think Idina Menzel (who was in RENT) would be a good choice.