She is taking over for Joanna Gleason:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/98629.html
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=891051&dt=18
Arnaz will be great in the role. She has the perfect dry wit to make it work. I hope they're able to find a good replacement for Norbert.
*clings to Joanna Gleason and never lets go*
I suppose that an Arnaz will be a suitable replacement.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/9/04
I think she will be good.
Not as big though as the other names the producers were exploring...
like what?
Please take a moment to read this hilarious review of Lucie Arnaz courtesy of findadeath.com:
I'd actually prefer to see Lucie Arnaz to Joanna Gleason. Joanna Gleason's face lift scares me! Too tight!
Oh - I can't agree. I love Joanna in that role and I really hate to see her leaving. But to tell the truth - I hate seeing any part of the breakup of the original cast. I know it's inevitable, but they've been such a wonderful, friendly group. I think they all really enjoyed each other's company as much as we did and it showed in the performances we were so fortunate to see.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
You just happened to have that clipping ready, Sandy? Wow.
Updated On: 3/23/06 at 02:23 AM
I think Sandy is Robin Strasser.
I think you are right, Rath!
How old is that clipping anyway?
I'm so glad someone understood that reference!
Sometimes I am sure my head is full of way too much useless trivia and not enough important facts.
I think she'll be great in the role.
Ditto, dancersmom.
Robin Strasser will always be the one and only true Rachel (daughter of Ada).
My reference was mainly in regard to the face lift, not her performance.
Her performance was pretty tight though.
I think she's a good fit for the role....
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
She'll do well in the role, but I'll sorely miss Joanna.
I loved Joanna Gleason in the role, but I loved her understudy, Rachel DeBenedet, equally! Although she's not a name, she would have been a great permanent replacement.
I want Hunter to take over for Norbert! What do y'all say?
I love Hunter, think he could do the role...but I dunno..would love to see someone else..but Norbs is one of a kind!
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