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#1

How much...

...impact does an original cast have on the run time of the show?
Well, I'm glad he got away with it.
#2

re: How much...

Shows have closed before when major players were replaced. Choosing replacement cast members can be very tricky and risky.

I've noticed a trend in the recent "spectacle" shows, like Wicked, Chitty and anything Disney... they don't cast big stars in the leading roles to begin with. (Working, reputable actors, yes, but not big stars.) I think this is to avoid the big let-down when they leave. Shows run on the merit of the show, rather than on a "name" performer.


"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Updated On: 10/1/05 at 07:40 PM

#3

re: How much...

I will add this...

"Problems" occur (as far as casting replacements) when their working actor leads become stars in break-out performances in the show. The best recent example is Sutton Foster. People ended up going to the show specifically to see her. Once she was replaced (by reputable working actress Susan Egan) the show soon closed.

"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22

Updated On: 10/1/05 at 07:47 PM

#4

re: How much...

And there are shows like Pillowman and Boy from Oz where they just close rather than even try to recast...
So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.~Office Space

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