#1
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:05am
Who could replace her? Tough call. You need someone who can do the comedy, the singing and the physical stuff.
Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
#2
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:28am
You say "still" as if it's already been discussed that she is. Since when has her departure been a known fact?
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#3
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:32am
She says so in an interview in the June Playbill.
#4
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:26am
She will be a tough act to follow!
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#5
Posted: 7/16/13 at 7:21am
Cloris Leachman. It's a no-brainer. Lol
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#6
Posted: 7/16/13 at 8:05am
I've read the playbill article in question and I can find no mention of her stating an intention to leave at all. See the link below.
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#7
Posted: 7/16/13 at 8:21am
She has to stay at least until November so I can finally see her in this role. It will be very disappointing if she isn't =(
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#8
Posted: 7/16/13 at 10:12am
Actually she has mentioned in several interviews that her contract is up in September. I have heard that several other cast members were contracted through September as well. Of course, since the show is doing so well and there's good money to be made through the holiday season, it is quite possible that some of them may choose to extend through the end of the year. But I agree, replacing this cast will be challenging!
#9
Posted: 7/16/13 at 10:34am
I remember that Gavin Creel had a short contract (initially) for Hair. He then re-negotiated a (much) higher salary after it was proven that the show had legs and would be bringing in money.
I wonder if this is a similar thing: to give the actors a chance to increase their salary now that the show has proven its success.
I wonder if this is a similar thing: to give the actors a chance to increase their salary now that the show has proven its success.
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#10
Posted: 7/16/13 at 11:53am
Jackie Hoffman!!! <3
Also, does anyone think Rachel deBenedet would make a fabulous replacement Fastrada when Charlotte when she leaves the show?
Also, does anyone think Rachel deBenedet would make a fabulous replacement Fastrada when Charlotte when she leaves the show?
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#11
Posted: 7/16/13 at 11:57am
Mary Testa!
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#12
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:11pm
I totally second Jackie Hoffman. She was the first person I thought of too. She was a riot and totally memorable in the smaller role of Grandma in the Addams Family. She'd be perfect in another sassy, funny, sexy grandma role!
#13
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:18pm
#14
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:53pm
Mary Testa played the role recently in a regional production in Kansas City. She would be an interesting choice.
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#15
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:59pm
I LOVE the idea of Jackie Hoffman. Not too sure about Mary Testa though. If we're staying XANADU adjacent then what about Annie Golden?
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#16
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:46pm
It has already been announced that Neil Patrick Harris will be replacing Martin.
#18
Posted: 7/16/13 at 2:46pm
Oh boy, "No Time At All" as a 10-minute dirge punctuated with prompting for lines.
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#19
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:35pm
How about Cathy Rigby? They could actually put in MORE acrobatics....
#20
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:40pm
What exactly happens during No Time At All that's so incredible? I know I'm asking for a spoiler. If someone could PM I would really appreciate it 
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#21
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:49pm
Seriously! I agree with Bwayphreak! Being across the country and unable to see it makes me incredible curious!
#22
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:57pm
I just PM'd you both.
#23
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:05pm
I'm interested in knowing what happens, too, if you don't mind sending me a PM. Thanks!
#24
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:11pm
No problem. If anyone else wants to know just PM me, or I can post the spolier here, and mark it accordingly if a lot of people are interested.
#25
Posted: 7/16/13 at 5:22pm
I don't want Andrea to leave the show. She is amazing in the show!
but Jackie Hoffman would be a wonderful Berthe!
but Jackie Hoffman would be a wonderful Berthe!
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