Laura Benanti to replace Lauren Ambrose in MY FAIR LADY — Page 6

Why is this the first time Benanti has shared the story that she didn't even audition the first time around? Instead she said that they told her "hard pass," which to me implies that she did audition. There is certainly no shame in her passing on the role to stay home with her daughter OR in her not getting the role after auditioning.

Her Instagram post is indeed interesting. So is the 'hard pass' comment now referring to Benanti saying 'hard pass' to being asked to audition...? Confusing... Does this mean that Benanti was pretty much guaranteed the role over Ambrose to begin with?

Musicaldudepeter said: "Her Instagram post is indeed interesting. So is the 'hard pass' comment now referring to Benanti saying 'hard pass' to being asked to audition...? Confusing... Does this mean that Benanti was pretty much guaranteed the role over Ambrose to begin with?"

Sher auditioned everyone, so she would’ve been auditioning against Ambrose and others.

gleek4114 said: "Valentina3 said: "^ you'd be surprised. It's really easy getting your linctix exhanged for another date. First find the dates which do work for you which have tickets available, call me them. The way it worked for me essentially was they cancelled my original tickets (full refund) and I was immediately able to use my linctix membership to buy new tickets. I believe it worked the exact same way for a couple other posters too. Good luck!

PS - I did see Kerstin Anderson in The Sound Of Music and she really is a wonderful performer, but I feel this show is more of an event to miss Laura/Lauren."

What number should I call? I had tickets for November 17th, and definitely want to move them so I can see Laura."

Call Telecharge directly, do not bother calling Lincoln Center. When I called Lincoln Center, they said there was nothing they could do and to call the box office. I then called telecharge and they gave me my refund right away and I was able to be a seat for a different night.

I need to see Lauren Ambrose one more time. Her performance was so nuanced and glorious - and I hold her, as a performer who has been thrust into so much nonsense, in very high esteem.

It appears there’s a small window of dates to see her with HH-P, and the other leads.

Laura Benanti would be better served to stay quiet, and focus on giving a performance that lives up to this production. I have no doubt she will, but she has big shoes to fill.

Updated On: 8/28/18 at 09:05 AM

I am so excited to see Benanti nail this role, but she needs to refrain from speaking about (or even alluding to) the process of how she ended up getting it. Liking tweets, saying "hard pass"... it's all very shady and strange. The Ambrose/Rigg kerfuffle shows that there's clearly already some tensions at the Beaumont, so Benanti would best be served joining the cast on a clean slate and just slaying this part.

Kad said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "Does it occur to anyone that if this has been your dream role since you were four and you are already a known name in the broadway community but not quite to the extent of Patti Lupine’s, you have to be seriously ill or mentally unhinged to NOT go to the audition? Everything about Benanti’s claim smells fishy to me."

Did it occur to you that maybe, just maybe, after enduring a miscarriage just a couple years prior, that MAYBE Benanti would be a bit more unwilling tobe absentin the very early days of her child's life?"

I just think it’s odd that someone as interactive on social media as Benanti is didn’t say this THE FIRST TIME she saw a tweet that said “Ugh, i wish @laurabenanti was starting in My Fair Lady!!!!”

if that’s her reason, that’s wonderful. If she actually auditioned and didn’t get the part, that’s also fine! It just seems odd that this never came up any time she’s discussed wanting this part.

Does anyone think this will still be running in June/July 2019?

I was planning a visit in November but I am uninspired by the Autumn programme having seen Torch Song already.

Anyone any ideas whether this will extend beyond March or just bite the bullet and go in November.

NYadgal said: "I also respect Lauren Ambrose for not engaging and remaining classy through all that’s been thrown her way."

Very much agreed.

NYadgal said: "“Social media is an incomplete presentation of people and events. I wish folks on here would stop using every comment and every action on it as a starting point for judgment calls and rumor mongering.”

Very true, but the performers need to take responsibility for what they share on social media. I was just reading LB’s Instagram replies and she admitted jealousy was behind some of her earlier posts. She herself said that she shouldn’t have posted some of what she shared.

I still think she’s vague in her implications of how this all unfolded, but what ultimately matters is her performance.

I also respect Lauren Ambrose for not engaging and remaining classy through all that’s been thrown her way."

Your post made me curious, so I went on her Instagram, she did indeed admit she showed support to various online posts bashing Lauren Ambrose when she was announced and that it was not her finest moment and her behavior done out of jealousy. I respect Benanti so much for being big enough to admit it and to say she regretted living in that jealousy (her words). Not many people would be mature enough to do that, especially in a post full of people giving such positive and good wishes towards her, so I give her all the props for that.

Updated On: 8/28/18 at 11:56 AM

Kad said: "Dancingthrulife2 said: "Does it occur to anyone that if this has been your dream role since you were four and you are already a known name in the broadway community but not quite to the extent of Patti Lupine’s, you have to be seriously ill or mentally unhinged to NOT go to the audition? Everything about Benanti’s claim smells fishy to me."

Did it occur to you that maybe, just maybe, after enduring a miscarriage just a couple years prior, that MAYBE Benanti would be a bit more unwilling tobe absentin the very early days of her child's life?"

I find it hard to imagine a director or casting director telling an actress who wasn't involved in the auditioning process to some degree that she was a "hard pass." She's been through a lot, and my heart goes out to her and her family. Her version(s) of the story, however, just doesn't add up and there are definitely better ways to handle the situation. Sure, there's freedom of speech in the States, but it also means you should take responsibility for whatever you say.