John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

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John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 3:30pm

John Stamos confirmed on Twitter that his last performance in the current Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE will be Sunday January 24, 2010.

Let the list of possible replacements commence!

Updated On: 11/20/09 at 03:30 PM

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 3:36pm

Is there going to be a party? I'll bring dip!

(Although we may be begging Stamos to come back depending on who the Roundabout finds to replace him).

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 3:57pm

The rumor as of late has been that Andrea Burns was contacted about replacing Gina Gershon around that same time frame.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 4:00pm

The Andrea Burns rumor was on ATC a few weeks ago. I would gladly rush to see the revival again if Burns really plays Rosie. She should have had the role to begin with.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 4:19pm

I wouldn't mind seeing Brooks Ashmanskas take over here. He needes a chance out of supporting-clown hell.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 5:19pm

Brooks would be smashing, excellent singer and dancer and exceptional comedian.
I been screaming Andrea's name since this whole thing started.
Andrea's husband Peter would also be a good choice.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 5:19pm

I would drop everything to see Andrea Burns as Rosie.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 5:31pm

I heard a rumor on Sirius radio that Hunter Foster was a good possibility for replacing Stamos.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 5:44pm

The production would still be a big misfire regardless of who is cast. Longbottom's direction is disastrous...and God that book!
Still, Andrea Burns should have opened the show in the first place (though Gershon and Houdyshell were my favorites). I'm sure she'll make a great Rosie.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 5:56pm

Regarding Andrea Burns... one has to take in consideration that she IS contracted at IN THE HEIGHTS. She returned to that show after a short break, so she's expected to remain in the show for another stretch. Hopefully this 'return' isn't as long as her original contract so she could possibly be available to replace La Gershon come January 24th.

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 6:22pm

If they hired two actors who could sing and act the roles then I would totally see the show again. Now just replace Funk and Trimm and we'll have a good show.

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 6:24pm

Why not try Karen Olivo? She auditioned for this revival. She's magnificent. No one hit wonder, either.

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 6:44pm

I really disliked this production but would definitely return if Burns took over.

Updated On: 11/20/09 at 06:44 PM

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 7:09pm

I would love to see Andrea Burns play this role. I would definitely run and see it again. I doubt Karen Olivo would be brought in for the role. My guess is she renewed WSS. Her contract would have been up right around Matt Cavenaugh and if she was leaving it would of been announced around the time his was. Just my assumption.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 7:35pm

Don't get me wrong, I love Andrea Burns and would run back to see this if she played Rosie, but I don't see this revival lasting 'til April without Stamos and Gershon. As bad as they may be, they're the ones selling the tickets. I just don't think it will last much longer once they leave.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 7:37pm

Brooks Ashmankas is doing Present Laughter, so you can rule him out as a possible Stamos replacement.

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 7:42pm

Is there going to be a party? I'll bring dip!

Oh, so you're coming?

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 9:12pm

Norbert Leo Butz

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Posted: 11/20/09 at 10:04pm

We love you Eric
Oh yes we do!
We love you Eric
And we'll be true
If you don't do this show
We'll be blue
Oh Eric, we love you!

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/20/09 at 11:47pm

Hm.

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/21/09 at 1:14am

I'd love to see Karen in the part, so would people who pay to see her and get her understudy instead.

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Posted: 11/21/09 at 1:20am

I don't think Karen would take a replacement role right after winning a Tony. She would be smart to follow in Benanti's footsteps; originating a role in a play.

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re: John Stamos ends BYE BYE BIRDIE run on Sunday January 24, 2010!

Posted: 11/21/09 at 9:13am

What's Noah Racey doing these days? I love watching him dance

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Posted: 11/21/09 at 12:23pm

Racey is an excellent idea.

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Posted: 11/21/09 at 1:32pm

Wasn't Gavin Lee being considered for the part at one point? I know he's on tour with Mary Poppins right now but I'd love to see him do it, I thought he was great in Poppins.

Andrea Burns would be fabulous as Rosie.