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Jordan Catalano said: "There is another possibility, i suppose. A way to really stand out from the crowd and ramp up what I’m sure would be lackluster sales for a while - Idina. She did the workshops and is familiar with the material and a short stint with a ton of publicity is the kind of thing i could see her doing right now. "


Idina’s salary would eat up any box office gusto. She’s not going to do it for scale. If the producers just want publicity, then great. If they want to make a little money casting a name isn’t going to help them. Even a Sherie Rene Scott will be expensive. She’s not desperate for work. Alanis might be the only person to do it on the cheap because it’s her show and she’d want to help them out.


Im guessing they throw in the understudy to keep the show cheap until Stanley comes back.

Spanger is an inspired idea. Would love to see her get a meaty role like this.

But the attraction here is the soundtrack, I can see them plugging in her understudy and the show doing fine.

steven22 said: "It looks like Laurel Harris is having a baby in October! Happy for her! I wonder who will be A. playing MJ and B. covering MJ!

I assume we'll hear soon?"

They're on the younger side to cover MJ but I'd love to see Tracy McDowell or Haven Burton in this track.

Would Alanis herself consider stepping into the role for a limited engagement? I'd see that.

BCfitasafiddle said: "Would Alanis herself consider stepping into the role for a limited engagement? I'd see that."

I could definitely see that happening. Post-Tony's and after the show's initial popularity has waned.

JDonaghy4 said: "Id pay $ to see Haven Burton do almost anything, and I'd love for her to get a big lead role she deserves but one of the problems with this show is that its devoid of all humor and Haven's charm/wit oozes out whatever she does. Can't see this being right for her (though shed sing the hell out of it)"

I disagree. While Haven is known for her comedic chops, I don't doubt that she'd be able to handle the show's heavier material. MJ has comedic moments sprinkled throughout the show and Haven would nail them. I also tend to think about all of the different riffs she'd discover in the score. I'd pay top dollar to see her in anything.

BroadwayGirl107 said: "I would love to see Idina do this, especially because she was the one in the original workshop reading. I always wondered why she didn't end up playing the role, but possible timing with Frozen 2 or something?

Anyhow, I don't see her doing it, not because of salary, but because at this point, she'd be a replacement, and it would need to be something they make a HUGE deal out of, and I just don't see that happening, given the weird history with this role."

Idina is not going to replace...she was offered to replace in a Tony-winning musical a few years ago and turned it down.

mattmarkowski99 said: "ElphabaGoodman said: "Idina is not going to replace...she was offered to replace in a Tony-winning musical a few years ago and turned it down."

What musical? If you don't mind me asking."

I heard Heidi in Dear Evan Hansen. I could be wrong though.

Any recently rumblings on who may be replacing Stanley for the time being? I think Sheri Renee Scott would be perfect, but that may be a long shot. Heidi Blickenstaff follows their Instagram and has been doing a bunch of stuff with Tom Kitt lately. She could be an interesting choice.