Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Leadingplayer
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#1Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:05amWho could replace her? Tough call. You need someone who can do the comedy, the singing and the physical stuff.
#2Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:28amYou say "still" as if it's already been discussed that she is. Since when has her departure been a known fact?
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Leadingplayer
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#2Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:32amShe says so in an interview in the June Playbill.
#3Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:26amShe will be a tough act to follow!
#4Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 7:21amCloris Leachman. It's a no-brainer. Lol
#5Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
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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#6Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 8:21amShe 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 =(
Queen of the Night
Featured Actor Joined: 6/12/07
#7Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 10:12amActually 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!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
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.
#10Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
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?
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#11Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 11:57amMary Testa!
Queen of the Night
Featured Actor Joined: 6/12/07
#12Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:11pmI 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!
#13Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:18pm
Sexy? Jackie Hoffman??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U6hMk6WMKI
#14Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:53pmMary Testa played the role recently in a regional production in Kansas City. She would be an interesting choice.
#15Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 12:59pmI LOVE the idea of Jackie Hoffman. Not too sure about Mary Testa though. If we're staying XANADU adjacent then what about Annie Golden?
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#16Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 1:46pmIt has already been announced that Neil Patrick Harris will be replacing Martin.
#18Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 2:46pmOh boy, "No Time At All" as a 10-minute dirge punctuated with prompting for lines.
#19Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:35pmHow about Cathy Rigby? They could actually put in MORE acrobatics....
#20Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
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 
brettarnett
Featured Actor Joined: 5/2/09
#21Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:49pmSeriously! I agree with Bwayphreak! Being across the country and unable to see it makes me incredible curious!
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
#22Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 3:57pmI just PM'd you both.
wickedfan11
Broadway Star Joined: 6/17/06
#23Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:05pmI'm interested in knowing what happens, too, if you don't mind sending me a PM. Thanks!
Visceral_Fella
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/18/12
#24Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
Posted: 7/16/13 at 4:11pmNo 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.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#25Is Andrea Martin still leaving Pippin in the fall?
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!
Updated On: 7/16/13 at 05:22 PM
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