& JULIET Replacement Casting — Page 3

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TaffyDavenport said: "Attendees today received a note in the Playbill encouragingmid-show standing ovations, but specifically asked everyone to stand after "Roar.""

According to a thread on Reddit, the slip wasn't put into Playbills, but handed out to people in line outside the theatre by a group of Miss Courteney's friends who wanted to do something special for her.

I’ve seen a lot of people calling it cringe but I think it’s sweet.

Who's going to see our new Juliet tonight?

Good for her! She was my Juliet when I saw the show and she was great.

I was there last night! Keeping in mind it was her first performance, she was totally solid. Her Juliet was a little more grounded and mature than Lorna's. She had some great vocal moments, but the higher stuff was thin. I'm sure she's still working out pacing, stamina etc. and will undoubtedly grow.

The biggest delight of the evening for me was Oliver Tompsett! High energy, chemistry with Betsy was off the charts and vocals were stellar. Probably my favorite of the 3 Shakespeares. Charity sounded killer, but I did miss Melanie's nurse.

Show is in great shape, just such an easy and fun night. I would say house was 80% full. Hope they can keep trucking along for a while longer...

Jordan Catalano said: "Caught Maya this afternoon and thought she was wonderful. More on her in a moment.

My main reason for going back (other than I get the shakes if I don’t revisit the show every month or so) was to catch Oliver who reminded me why he’s the best Shakespeare you’ll ever see in the role. He’s even funnier/dopier than he was toward the end of his run in London and he already seems to have the same chemistry with Betsy that he had with Cassidy, which is really cool to see. The entire cast is so comfortable in their roles that they can just let loose and have fun with it, without sacrificing any of their professionalism and breaking character etc.

So while Maya was really great it’s going to just take her a little time until she’s comfortable enough with the dynamic everyone else has, to just let loose with them - and that’s not at all a criticism. I can’t wait to go back again and see how she’s evolved.

I love this show so much lol"

I love Oliver and Betsy. I think they have a really great dynamic already!

Jeanette Bayardelle will temporarily join the Broadway company as Angelique, as Charity Dawson is currently on a leave of absence due to a pinched nerve.

Bayardelle begins performances on Saturday and will remain in the cast at least through early August.

You-Know-Who just broke a well-kept secret: Joey Fatone and JC Chasez are rumored to join the Broadway company in early 2025 as Lance and Shakespeare. Brief runs for both of them, but they won’t be in the show at the same time (though the Oracle says they will).

On leave from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson will close the musical with a short summer 2025 stint as Anne Hathaway — and I also hear Justin Guarini will be the final Shakespeare!

RW3 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "You-Know-Who just broke a well-kept secret: Joey Fatone and JC Chasez are rumored to join the Broadway company in early 2025 as Lance and Shakespeare. Brief runs for both of them, but theywon’t be in the show at the same time (though the Oracle says they will).

On leave from her talk show, Kelly Clarkson will close the musical with a short summer 2025 stint as Anne Hathaway — and I also hear Justin Guarini will be the final Shakespeare!

&Juliet is already on planning on closing next summer?





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Clarkson was their ace in the hole and they had been floating the idea of closing with her for some time, since the grosses started noticeably slipping.

The talk show further complicates those plans, which is why they’re trying to hold on with Joey and JC in the interim.

i cannot FATHOM why Kelly Clarkson would replace a supporting role like Anna Hathaway. Anythings possible but it makes no sense for her career, the same way it makes perfect sense for Joey Fatone et al.

Give me JC, and take my money! He’s the one in that group with the real talent.