"" Actors expendable? Not nowadays, which is horribly unfortunate, because shows that deserve to endure just can't. Hopefully that'll change""".~ flaemmchen
flaemmchen~ perhaps I'm confused about your reply. I am saying that "actors are
expendable, which literally means "subject to being used and sacrificed if needed" ...in other words
replaced, as needed. My reason for saying that is look again at the list of shows that have endured with any credible cast. And this is just a sample of "successful" shows.(shows that have regained their investment,lasted more than 2/3 years, ongoing tours).
Count how many Valjeans, Phantoms, Billy Flynns, Kims& Chris', Grizabellas, Beasts etc. have played these roles on Broadway and tours. These shows endure because of their popularity, and obvious quality regardless of the casting. I hope that clarifies what I meant to say.
Many, not me by the way, have said from the start that Wicked and OZ will flounder and fade when their leads are replaced. I tend to agree, but hope that I am wrong. While I think that actresses like Idina, Kristin and Sutton are top of the line theatrical actresses for "the times", they are not known outside the Broadway or theater lovin' crowd. Broadwway talent is a very small world compared to TV, Film & recording notoriety.
Ok... This brings up another topic...maybe on Mon.
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