IfThen Sept 3 performance

[sharona39]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#1

Posted: 8/6/14 at 1:45pm

I saw on Ticketmaster that this show was cancelled (September 3)- would anyone know why? I am purchasing tickets for friends and they really want to see the show - but also with Idina. Just curious. Thanks!

[dreaming]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#2

Posted: 8/6/14 at 1:55pm

Idina must be doing something. That really sucks for Jackie Burns, her standby. (To tell the truth I'd go to see her.)

[steven22]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#2

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:03pm

It's so silly that this is happening. I'm really hoping to see Jackie as Elizabeth.

[brdway411]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#3

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:13pm

Since this is not the first time this has happened. Does this mean they will close the show when IM leaves?

[maxkko]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#4

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:25pm

Has anyone thought of Lindsay Mendez as Elizabeth? I know she isn't a big name, but she would kill it!

[gleek4114]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#5

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:28pm

Lindsay is WAY to young. Elizabeth is turning 40.

[jnb9872]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#6

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:30pm

I don't know anyone personally who liked the show, all my friends who've seen it went to see her.

Words don't deserve that kind of malarkey. They're innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos. But when they get their corners knocked off, they're no good anymore…I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.

[steven22]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#7

Posted: 8/6/14 at 2:33pm

I've seen the show 3 times so far and loved it.

How about Julia Murney as Elizabeth? (I still think Julia would've been an incredible Diana in next to normal...)

[Broadwaydreaming]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#8

Posted: 8/6/14 at 3:41pm

Idina must be out that night. I agree, it's unfortunate Jackie can't take on the role, but I'm sure all hell would break loose at the box office. I saw the show with Idina and liked it. I'm personally a huge Idina fan, so in a sense, hearing her live was the driving force behind my reason for attending the show. I feel that's the case with many audience members! The show itself is ok, the soundtrack does make great background music when I'm working. Something about Idina's voice gives the show some edge. Can't really describe it but, her presence plays a big part in the show.

[jacobsnchz14]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#9

Posted: 8/6/14 at 3:43pm

Anybody who played Elphaba could play Elizabeth. lol.

[sharona39]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#10

Posted: 8/6/14 at 5:41pm

I have seen the show twice and would love to see it again. I think the entire cast is awesome. I really loved the show and the music, but Idina brings the people in. I do feel bad for Jackie Burns, she is amazing. Does she just hang around hoping to go on? I hope the show makes it after Idina's contract is up, there is a lot of talent there and the music is great. I hope to go again with friends (why I was on ticket master) but the catalyst for them is to see Idina.

[Littleshopofcarrie]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#11

Posted: 8/6/14 at 5:49pm

Would they ever announce that Idina won't be at one certain performance far in advance and hope it will sell on Jackie's die-hard fans?

[brdway411]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#12

Posted: 8/6/14 at 5:56pm

They just cancel the show when IM cannot make it. When she was out for those 2 or 3 nights, it was box office madness, with returns and pi$$ed off people.

[haterobics]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#13

Posted: 8/6/14 at 6:00pm

"Would they ever announce that Idina won't be at one certain performance far in advance and hope it will sell on Jackie's die-hard fans?"

Are there 1,311 of them?

[veronicamae]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#14

Posted: 8/6/14 at 8:29pm

"Would they ever announce that Idina won't be at one certain performance far in advance and hope it will sell on Jackie's die-hard fans?"

I think it'd be nice of them to try. I have seen a lot of people, here and elsewhere, want to see her in the role. I feel like that won't happen though, since it hasn't happened yet.

[theatregeek6]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#15

Posted: 8/6/14 at 8:41pm

I get it that people would want refunds if Idina is out. She has become a true name above the title. I'm not an Idjna fan but thought she was outstanding in the role

I WISH Jackie Burns had the chance to play the role. I would fly to NY for the show (LOVE HER!) but can understand why the company wouldn't do jt.

It's an understandable shame

[haterobics]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#16

Posted: 8/6/14 at 8:43pm

Jackie has played the role 4.5 times now...

[Cupid Boy2]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#17

Posted: 8/6/14 at 8:47pm

It seems to me that the producers' lack of faith in the show to sell itself is a sign that it'll likely be closing once Idina's contract is up, which is upsetting considering that I really loved it. I really don't see them being able to find a name to replace Menzel who could sing this score as written.

[sharona39]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#18

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:00pm

When is Idina's contract up? I heard various dates, March/April?

[theatregeek6]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#19

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:03pm

Sorry. Should have been clearer. I wish Jackie had the chance to play the role and I knew in advance so I could buy tickets

[haterobics]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#20

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:10pm

"It seems to me that the producers' lack of faith in the show to sell itself is a sign that it'll likely be closing once Idina's contract is up"

I think they are separate issues...

If you bought a ticket expecting to see Idina and she calls out, you have to deal with a lot of refunds. So, you are setting expectations when someone buys a ticket to see Idina in If/Then... which the billboard in Times Square promises, that you will see "Broadway Biggest Star Live."

That has nothing to do with their faith in the show. They are selling Idina as a huge draw to see the show, because she's in the show.

If the show extends beyond Idina's contract, then the situation will repeat with whomever takes over.

[theatregeek6]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#21

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:14pm

Haterobics. Agree


So who could take Idina's place and draw? Thoughts?

[delongpre]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#22

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:27pm

I love Idina and the show (have seen it 5 times) but I would also plan to see Jackie on Sept 3 if they announced it in advance. I would guess they could fill a theater with (a) Jackie fans, (b) If/Then fans, and (c) people who would see anyone sing the role. I think it would be worth a try.

[veronicamae]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#23

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:31pm

"When is Idina's contract up? I heard various dates, March/April?"

Everyone signed on for 1 year - when does that year start?

She confirmed she's with it at least til January in an interview w/ Rudetsky last week.

[uncageg]

IfThen Sept 3 performance#24

Posted: 8/6/14 at 9:51pm

I think they are making a bit of a mistake with all of these posters praising Menzel. She is wonderful in the show but I think they are setting themselves up to close when she leaves. But maybe they expect that to happen anyway.

I would see it without her as I really enjoyed the show itself. JMO

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