Grey Gardens - why was Sara replaced?

Why was Sara Gettlefinger replaced when "Grey Gardens" moved to Bway? Granted she doesnt bear as striking a resemblance to Christine Ebersole that this new girl does, but I thoroughly enjoyed Sara as Little Edie in Act 1 on the CD. Her "Better Fall out of Love" is divine.

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Erin Davie was terrible when i saw it. I wanted to gouge out my eyes with soup spoons.

I didn't think she was terrible, but Sara was certainly more enjoyable acting & singing-wise. But Erin does more accurately hint at the woman Edie will become.

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Erin is an INCREDIBLE actress AND singer. I find it hard to believe that ANYONE would want to "gouge their eyes out"

that is a hurtful, disrespectful and CHILDISH comment. everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, but that kind of comment rings of extreme bias.

It is generally thought among those in the business that Erin is a better choice; she is, let us say, a stronger actress in THIS role than Sara was. Sara is brilliant too, but for this project, Erin is a more appropriate choice.

I like BWW because, usually, people are respectful. This thread is an extreme exception. Please, bear in mind that performers READ these and post here, whether they admit it or not, and criticism like that is hurtful. You should certainly voice your displeasure, if you find that necessary, but there are mature and respectful ways of doing so.

"Performers shouldn't read what is posted here"

Who are you to tell them what to do?

And I did not see Gettelfinger in this role, but I have seen Davie in this as well as other roles, and she is not only versatile but a wonderful actress with a unique and beautiful singing voice.

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That is much better phrasing.

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shesamarshmallow---Why should it be cruel?

What can anyone gain from being cruel on a thread?


(waits for a sh*tload of completely lame answers...)

Oh, and Sara and Erin are both extremely talented. Erin is a better fit for the role, and I'm glad I got to see her do it. I'm sure it was a big blow for Sara, but she won't be hurting for work. Not with her talent.

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Updated On: 1/28/07 at 12:58 PM

Jeeze, there are so many topics about this.

I think Sara is amazing, but I've never seen her in the role or Erin so I really can't say anything comparing them besides this:

As much as I love Sara as a performer I don't think she looked the part as much as Erin does. On the CD I think she sounds amazing, but I can see why the producers didn't think she led up to Act 2 as well as she could have.

PS. This topic is getting even more mean...

Updated On: 1/28/07 at 01:00 PM

I also have to ask why anyone would want to be so cruel as to chase away the very same performers they stalk and hound for autographs or photos at the stage doors?

It makes NO SENSE.

Why don't you try welcoming them, and see what they have to say about their lives in theatre instead?

You might actually learn something.

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I heard it was because she was too tall.

Sarah? Too old? You have got to be kidding me.

I think one of the problems was looking at Matt and Sara together. She towered over him and made him look weak. I think the physical fit of Erin and Matt together looks more pleasant onstage.

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n69n, you're the bees knees for posting that!

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