Looks Like Anika Larsen Might Be Leaving BEAUTIFUL a Little Earlier Than Planned...

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 2:22pm

Because she's pregnant!

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 4:13pm

Congrats to her

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 4:31pm

Why would she have to leave earlier just because she's pregnant? How far along is she?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 5:13pm

Her contract along with Jarrod Spector's were extended through September.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 7:20pm

I'f she just found out, and she's not far along, she might stick around until just before her due date. Not that I think she should. If a pregnant woman wants to rest, she should. But, if she wants to work, good for her!

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 7:46pm

Congratulations!

[absolutelynot2]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 10:14pm

At stage door a few weeks back, I overheard Anika telling these tourists who asked how long she'd be with the show that she was pregnant and taking a maternity leave, but planned to return after that.


Congrats to her and her husband on the bundle of joy! Updated On: 1/5/15 at 10:14 PM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 10:58pm

It's actually her boyfriend, they're not married...yet. In any case, who could anyone see taking over for her? Updated On: 1/5/15 at 10:58 PM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 11:03pm

Is there any chance they might write her pregnancy into the show?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 11:07pm

Most people don't publicly announce a pregnancy until the 2nd trimester - meaning she's likely at least three months along.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/5/15 at 11:09pm

^ That makes since. Depending on what she's up to, I think Annaleigh Ashford would be a great temporary replacement.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/6/15 at 8:02am

^That's exactly who I was thinking!

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 1/6/15 at 9:01am

Annaleigh is now a series regular on MASTERS OF SEX, which films in Los Angeles. Unless the filming schedule lines up perfectly with Anika's maternity leave, there is no chance in hell that Annaleigh gives up a paycheck for a short replacement stint on Broadway.

[gleek4114]

Posted: 1/6/15 at 9:19am

Maybe Haven Burton? That could be interesting.

[sorano916]

Posted: 1/6/15 at 1:53pm

Would it be possible for Becky Gulsvig (who's Cynthia on tour) to be brought in during Anika's leave...?

[stephen4]

Posted: 1/6/15 at 4:00pm

Anika Larsen's Debut CD, SING YOU TO SLEEP is TOP PICK along side Sting and Idina http://goo.gl/E9f1jT

It is absolutely wonderful, I highly recommend it. Her voice and style is amazing.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/8/15 at 6:10pm

She'll Be Due Late June!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 1/8/15 at 7:53pm

Maybe she'll end up leaving the same day as Jessie

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 7/13/15 at 12:23pm

She Gave Birth on the Fourth of July!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/13/15 at 1:29pm

JKW will still be in Beautiful for all of August! Not much a surprise there, but good to know.

 https://twitter.com/JessicaKWynn/status/619360712008310785 

[dancindan]

Posted: 2/11/16 at 2:15pm

SO MUCH Talent in that show. Anika's Larsen's debut cd, SING YOU TO SLEEP, Love it as much as show! Available on Amazon and itunes.   http://tinyurl.com/jgnfxws

[dancindan]

Posted: 2/11/16 at 2:16pm

SO MUCH Talent in that show. Anika's Larsen's debut cd, SING YOU TO SLEEP, Love it as much as show! Available on Amazon and itunes.   http://tinyurl.com/jgnfxws

[starcatchers]

Posted: 2/12/16 at 12:43am

On keeping with the actual topic of this thread...Larsen departs the company on 4/24 with Jessica Keenan Wynn returning on 4/26. 

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 2/12/16 at 12:44am

Oh yay!! I loved JKW the first time! Happy trails (again), Anika. Come back to Broadway soon.