Known comings and goings at Hairspray

I posted this in another thread, but I figuered I could start a new thread with it and add a few more::


Corey and Linda give their final performances on July 13. Chester Gregory and Barbara Walsh start on July 15. Harvey and Marissa both leave sometime in August. Matthew is supposed to be leaving at the end of August or in September. D1ck Latessaleaves in September. Danielle Eugenie Wilson is leaving but I am not sure exactly when. Mary Bond Davis has signed on for another year. No word either way on Kerry, Jackie, or Joel.

Jenn Gambatese returns as Brenda, with Alli Mauzey leaving to play Brenda on tour. John Hill leaves at the end of July, with John Jeffrey Martin coming in to play Fender. Sabrina Scherff is leaving to play a Dynamite on tour.

Kathy Brier is rumored to be replacing Marissa as Tracy.

Laura Bell Bundy is going to be filming a movie. Not sure if it will be a vactaion-type departure or a permanent one.


Any additions or amendments are welcome!!!

Updated On: 6/19/03 at 09:54 PM

He has said the he and Marissa will be leaving to work on their sitcoms, but both plan on returning. If he is staying, that must be a new development.

Why do these people always go to California and do sitcoms? I know the money is there, and I could understand it if they were to do great movie projects, but inevitably they rush into some lame sitcom that has been put together too quickly that bombs after a few episodes. They return to NY sign on for a half baked show which opens and closes while their original show continues with (sometimes) lesser performers.

Exactly. I know plenty of actors who love theatre and want to stay there, but they do film and television work because that is where the money is... it pays the bills so that they CAN work in live theatre.

Back to topic. I believe that Kamilah Martin will be leaving as well.

Updated On: 6/20/03 at 07:14 AM

Who are the new swings?? And what hew swings have they added? I know there is now one named Willis....leaving me with the incredible urge to say the obvious line. lol.

Let's hope they can work around Harvey's schedule, so that he can stay in Hairspray.

Josh is leaving . I she one of the ones going on tour?? I heard that two Broadway swings were in the tour.

broadwayguy- you truly are a Broadway legend. Enough said.
But on the Hairspray topic- Please God, don't let Kerry leave on JUly 13th. Please, please, please!!! Thank God Matt Morrison has extended. John Jeffrey Martin looks like a great addition to the cast, as well.

I'd like Alli to be the new Penny.

I AM ALL FOR A KERRY-CLONE!

Amneris- how is Brooke? I hope she's good for Penny- but Jen Gambatese doesnt belt, does she? She didnt on the Fame CD. Penny is a belting role!

Okay...what can you do? I'm upset I won't get to see Kerry, but I love Jen Gambatese, and I'm glad she belts, and I'm glad Brooke is good in the role.

New Amber = Tracy Jai Edwards