Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
Musicaldudepeter
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/10
#2Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:05amThat's inspired casting, that really is. Why didn't they just get her in the first place. She would've been a Tony contender for sure.
#2Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:05amLove Faith Prince. But I seem to remember vocal problems on A Catered Affair? Or was that just the Tony performance?
#3Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:30amWas hoping for Beth Leavel.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#4Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:35am
Vocal problems? Faith was magnificent as Aggie. An extraordinary performance...
This is inspired. If true, I am moving into the Palace.
#5Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:20amWhile I'm sure she'll be terrific, if they weren't going for a box office draw, I would have preferred Harriet Harris. THAT would have gotten me to the Palace.
#6Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:47amI'm guessing she'll start right after Lynch leaves, likely on July 16. I wonder if they're exploring any kind of "names" to join the show come September. I just don't see the show making money come the fall.
#7Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:53amGreat casting. Hope it's true. And since Lynch is departing less than a month from now, I'm sure a deal with any replacement is in the works right now.
frankywhitley
Chorus Member Joined: 10/29/12
#8Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 11:00am
This is exciting! Faith Prince will be perfect!! Im glad they didn't settle for some reality or tv star just to have a name. The show stands on its own name and clearly audiences have been coming to see the show seeing they have never been in the negative... Good for you Annie Producers! The only dip this show will have is probably in september early october... once the holidays hit they will clean up since its a christmas show.
For those of you who havent seen Jane Lynch... she's definitely worth it... if you couldnt tell from that tony performance. She's fantastic!
finebydesign
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#10Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 11:13am^ yes! I'd also like to see Jinkx do Hedwig.
#11Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 11:14amShe will never take the place of Dotty Loudon.
#12Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 12:31pmShe doesn't have to. Prince is a true old-fashioned comedienne, she'll be great.
matineeidol2591
Stand-by Joined: 6/10/09
#13Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 12:54pm
If I recall correctly, Prince was rumored for Hannigan even before initial casting was announced. And again, if I remember correctly, most people were very disappointed with the choice. Now everyone's excited...
Personally I think she will do a fine job. I predict the revival to close very soon after her arrival though, if this turns out to be true; a la Jessie Mueller in 'Nice Work'.
#14Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 12:56pmPrince closed Little Mermaid and now she'll close Annie. She seems to always be the last person called. Sad.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#16Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:13pmThey better stunt-cast for Grace or something if this is true.
JohnyBroadway
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/12
#17Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:18pmFaith was also a Kick ass Mrs. Wilkinson on tour.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#18Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:20pmCan we stop posting rumors and just wait until the official word is out?
wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
#19Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:26pmBig fan from Guys & Dolls, NOT a fan of her in Little Mermaid. Ugh.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#20Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:28pmI heard Neil Patrick Harris was the next Hannigan.
#21Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:44pm
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/170208/next-stop-easy-street-tony-winner-faith-prince-to-play-miss-hannigan-in-broadways-annie/
seems to be official now
kitkats99
Swing Joined: 10/17/08
#22Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 1:46pm
Jinkx just did a run of Hedwig in Seattle this past winter and it was amazing! This weekend, she's playing Velma Von Tussle in a production of Hairspray before heading out to NYC to do her off-broadway show, The Vaudevillians.
Other dream Jinkx casting: Ursula in the Little Mermaid, and The Witch in Into the Woods.
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#24Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 2:05pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Faith-Prince-to-Take-Over-for-Jane-Lynch-as-Miss-Hannigan-in-ANNIE-on-July-19-20130619
I'm moving in.
#25Faith Prince is the next Miss Hannigan
Posted: 6/19/13 at 2:08pmEven though she was announced as the replacement, do you think there will be a Annie replacement soon? According to Lilla's Broadway.com video blog, she's been auditioning for a show (it seems like Peter Pan) where she sung "I'm Flying" and did a flying session at her auditions. Unless, a closing notice has already been discussed with the cast and crew and she's possibly trying to get her next role?
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