How Much Longer Does WAITRESS Have? — Page 2

Call_me_jorge said: "^betsy was only out the 12th and 13th"



CMJ.; my program insert says otherwise . But I honestly wouldn't know the difference between the two since I am not familiar with either of them .

Laura could do Waitress after Meteor. I would love to hear her version of She Used To Be Mine

Jason Mraz? He might work. He was on sara's album. I wonder if that means Roman Holiday is transferring to Broadway?

First off, as an actor, there's no way anyone who has been nominated or won a Tony will be replace in a show that has been running this long. Something like "Hello Dolly" is a little different. At this point, they'd get a celeb in the mix. What I find interesting is that they haven't tried an "ethnic" (I kinda hate that word) choice. I think someone like Brandy or whoever would be interesting. I think it's such a great show and SUCH a strong score. I'm glad it has made its money back, but I want to see it live a little longer.

I don't really see Idina stepping in as a replacement at this stage in her career. Also, I love, love Idina, but for various reasons I'm not sure this show would be a good fit for her. Although I'm not a huge country music fan, I could see Jennifer Nettles in the role. Still hoping either Betsy is still in the show or Sara has stepped back in when I see the show on November 12th.

I NEED to see Lindsay Mendez as Jenna. And I feel like it's actually a realistic option?

I just saw home again and I think Pico Alexander would work well as Pomatter

...bump.

I just can’t imagine that he’ll be much of a draw plus aren’t there other actors out there who have actually paid their dues who deserve this job? I’d understand if he had a chance at bringing in major box office. He seems like a very nice guy and his attempts at his singing lesson were endearing, but I just don’t see it...

Updated On: 9/5/18 at 10:01 AM

I think what Waitress needs is a bigger name as Jenna in order to continue well into next year and beyond. The big drops in attendance/gross the week or 2 after Sara Bareilles (on both occasions) and Katharine McPhee ended their runs shows that Waitress isn't a show that can just survive on its name alone, sadly (at least not 3 years in). I am wondering whether or not they are planning a big announcement for Nicolette Robinson's Jenna replacement in October, as she is only doing a 7 week stint, or do you think they are waiting to see how Nicolette does (in respect of box office) first, with a view to extending?

I can't see that stunt casting Al Roker for a minor role in the show, will make that much difference.

All that said, I don't think Waitress is going anywhere quickly. Sara seems too invested and if needs be she can always step in again to boost the figures. They also opening in the West End in Feb and they'll want the show to still be on Broadway to help with cross-promotion etc.