Jenna Ushkowitz to Step in for Kimiko Glenn in WAITRESS- Page 3

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 8/30/16 at 3:07pm

I saw the segment. No info 

[freewilma]

Posted: 9/1/16 at 9:28pm

Does anyone know if Danielle Brooks has been out of Color Purple filming OITNB as well?  She's still listed as current cast....but I didn't know how updated the playbill site stays these days??

[Valentina3]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 9:14am

What is up with these producers taking their sweet time with casting change announcements. I hope Kimiko isn't gone, but I'd like to know who I'm expected to see if I buy a ticket even 2 weeks in advance.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 9:15am

freewilma, Danielle has been in Purple. Saw her this week.

[freewilma]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 9:45am

neonlightsxo said: "freewilma, Danielle has been in Purple. Saw her this week.

 

Thank you!  We have tickets for Saturday night and I was hoping we'd be fortunate enough to see her! 

 

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 10:11am

Saw Waitress on Wednesday evening and Ms Ushkowitz was great. Not the strongest actress but her singing was phenomenal and she had good chemistry with Fitzgerald

And Brooks was still in Color Purple last night. . 

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 10:56am

freewilma said: "Does anyone know if Danielle Brooks has been out of Color Purple filming OITNB as well?  She's still listed as current cast....but I didn't know how updated the playbill site stays these days??

 

"

 

Kimiko is filming something else right now.. not OITNB. 

[trpguyy]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 1:24pm

Valentina3 said: "What is up with these producers taking their sweet time with casting change announcements. I hope Kimiko isn't gone, but I'd like to know who I'm expected to see if I buy a ticket even 2 weeks in advance."

Well remember that it's the same producers as Chicago, so a bit of musical chairs when it comes to casting should be expected. 

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 1:52pm

The thing is if Jenna stays past September 4th will they announce that? 

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 2:03pm

They just announced a talkback with Jessie and Jenna on September 7th, so based on that it seems she has extended. Also, if she were leaving this weekend, I feel somewhere on social media that would be mentioned and yet nothing. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jessie-Mueller-and-Jenna-Ushkowitz-to-Appear-at-WAITRESS-Talkback-Next-Week-20160902

Updated On: 9/2/16 at 02:03 PM

[artscallion]

Posted: 9/10/16 at 7:24pm

Saw the matinee today. Jenna still in. 

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 1:20am

Do we think Kimiko is out for good?

[Thparkaly]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 1:31am

Updated On: 11/8/17 at 01:31 AM

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:16am

I'm really hoping Kimiko returns, but I have no info.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 6:33pm

I would imagine if the show wanted the general public to have info, it would be out there. 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 6:40pm

I have no facts to back this up other than that September 4th (published "final performance" has come and gone, but I think Jenna Ushkowitz is here to stay. She's done media appearances and seems to be quite entrenched in things. 

I saw her Sunday and of course she was different than Kimiko or the cast recording, but I thought she did a lovely job. She had great chemistry with all the actors and while she came across as slightly less neurotic/dorky - perhaps because her voice was not as nasal (not a knock on Kimiko), she was a convincing and solid Dawn.  

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 7:58pm

I've heard Jenna Ushkowitz is leaving the show later this month to head back to LA but that Kimiko Glenn will not be returning.

Updated On: 10/5/16 at 07:58 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:00pm

Is jeanna de Waal doing anything? Maybe she'll return.

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:24pm

Having seen both Kimiko and Jenna, I must say I prefer Kimiko. Vocally Jenna was cleaner but she brought almost no humor to the role. I really hope Kimiko returns. I'm at least glad she was in the OBC and on the recording so I can relive her performance. Personally, Jenna was too pedesrian for the role and did not bring any quirkiness the way Kimiko did. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:29pm

Or Ashley park 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 8:38pm

I'm returning to Waitress with family later this fall, and I'm really, really hoping Kimiko returns by then. She was a standout when I first saw the show.

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 9:00pm

I really wonder what happened to Kimiko...

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 9:04pm

Ashley Park would be amazing, actually. If Kimiko really is gone for good, the way they handled it publicly is so weird. 

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 9:19pm

Updated On: 10/5/16 at 09:19 PM

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Posted: 10/5/16 at 9:21pm

I'm seeing Waitress for the first time in November. Jenna is very talented, but I'm really hoping Kimiko returns. She's just so charming.