MTC cancels TALLEY'S FOLLY with Cynthia Nixon

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 12:23pm

From Broadway.com:

"Lanford Wilson's Talley's Folly, which was expected to star Cynthia Nixon, will no longer be part of Manhattan Theatre Club's 2005-2006 season. The production was canceled because of casting issues, according to a production spokesperson.

An MTC spokesperson told Broadway.com that Talley's Folly is still a possibility for a future season. A replacement for the open slot at the Biltmore Theatre will be announced shortly."

It's a shame. I was really looking forward to seeing Nixon on stage again.

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=513549

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 12:28pm

When they do revive it, I hope they use John Lee Beatty's original set design. It is one of my favorite sets ever, truly beautiful.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 3:42pm

I'm very dissapointed. I was really looking forward to this.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 3:46pm

"The production was canceled because of casting issues"

I bet they couldn't get Nixon to agree to any of their choices. Plenty of excellent talent out there. What were the casting issues?

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 6/8/05 at 3:49pm

Given that it's a two-character play, I guess they couldn't find a sufficient leading man (I can't imagine how, though).