Elphaba's new performer- Page 3
Elphaba's new performer
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
no way man#50
Posted: 9/19/04 at 8:01pmIt depends if Wicked has a good storyline to fall back on.
Swing Joined: 4/15/04
no way man#51
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!
Featured Actor Joined: 5/11/04
Stand-by Joined: 9/8/04
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
no way man#54
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. =)
no way man#55
Posted: 9/20/04 at 1:03am
"is mucho exciting"
Spider, look what you did! You've made mis-using Spanish words popular! 
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/03
no way man#56
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/04
no way man#57
Posted: 9/20/04 at 7:17amIt 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....
no way man#58
Posted: 9/20/04 at 9:50am
Aaa-aand...
Insert Matt_G:
"Idina Menzel?
As a replacement?"
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
no way man#59
Posted: 9/20/04 at 9:56amI have to agree with Matt_G. Idina Menzel would be perfect for the role of Elphaba!
Stand-by Joined: 9/12/04
no way man#60
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
no way man#61
Posted: 9/20/04 at 4:48pmWho are we talking about? Idina Menzel?
no way man#62
Posted: 9/20/04 at 4:49pmThere is no chance it will be around for twenty years and there is no chance it will ever be revived.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
no way man#64
Posted: 9/21/04 at 10:49am
or Elaine Stritch.
I want to see her in green makeup. So bad.
no way man#65
Posted: 9/21/04 at 10:53amThank you, Priest - I agree wholeheartedly.
no way man#66
Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:16pmStephanie J Block is amazing (saw BFO 28 times) and would do a great job. Another "Oz-related" part, but with more exposure!!!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
no way man#67
Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:19pmIt's like Idina Menzel.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/04
no way man#68
Posted: 9/21/04 at 12:45pmwhen is it realistic to hear about the new Elphaba?? Not rumors, but like as a fact... Thanksgiving???
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
no way man#70
Posted: 9/21/04 at 1:16pm
Joeyjoe, I love her. I thought about that, too.
no way man#71
Posted: 9/21/04 at 2:23pmBecause 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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
no way man#72
Posted: 9/21/04 at 2:36pmdon't forget it's in that cave of a space with 4 billion seats to fill.
no way man#73
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/1/04
no way man#74
Posted: 9/21/04 at 4:28pmMarc, 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.
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