Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23- Page 3

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 2:26pm

I apoligize everyone. It seems I got too excited and didnt bother to check if it was her real account or not. Sorry to get anyone excited.

[Producer2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 3:01pm

Chita has a concert on Long Island on Friday 9/28.  If she's in the show, she's missing next Friday's performance.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 3:05pm

No worries, Bway! It has happened to everyone!

[msmp]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 3:52pm

Producer2 said: "Chita has a concert on Long Island on Friday 9/28. If she's in the show, she's missing next Friday's performance."

Could be a situation where the understudy performs a week before the replacement starts the week after? I think that's been done before.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 6:54pm

Bibi Osterwald played DOLLY for 2 weeks before Pearl Bailey took over.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 8:28pm

I was so excited. I’ve never wanted to see Anastasia, but I might fly to see NYC to finally see Chita in something. Sounds doubtful, but fingers hopefully crossed!

[wicked4l]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:47pm

It's Judy Kaye.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:55pm

It's Oak.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:56pm

Wha..wha...what? It's not Chita?

[Producer2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:18pm

The part is not big enough for a star like Chita, she'd never take it.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:24pm

Producer2 said: "The part isnot big enough for a star like Chita, she'd never take it."

 

It was a big enough role to be Tony nominated. Also ANASTASIA and THE VISIT share several of the same lead producers and both were scripted by Terrence McNally, so it’s not at all far fetched to think she would do it.  

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:32pm

JSquared2 said: "It was abig enough role to be Tony nominated. Also ANASTASIA and THE VISIT share several of the same lead producers and both were scripted by Terrence McNally, so it’s notat all far fetched to think she would do it."

McNally also wrote the books for her two Tony-winning roles, and Ahrens & Flaherty & McNally contributed material for The Dancer's Life. It's as good as her parts in Nine and Drood, and there aren't a ton of musical roles out there for an 80+ year old woman. 

That said, I wouldn't be shocked if it was someone like Judy Kaye instead of Chita.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:34pm

JSquared2 said: "It was abig enough role to be Tony nominated. Also ANASTASIA and THE VISIT share several of the same lead producers and both were scripted by Terrence McNally, so it’s notat all far fetched to think she would do it."

McNally also wrote the books for her two Tony-winning roles, and Ahrens & Flaherty & McNally contributed material for The Dancer's Life. It's as good as her parts in Nine and Drood, and there aren't a ton of musical roles out there for an 80+ year old woman. 

That said, I wouldn't be shocked if it was someone like Judy Kaye instead of Chita.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:41pm

Chita is scheduled to narrate the Candlelight Processional here at Epcot on Thanksgiving weekend. If she’s doing Anastasia, she’s either going to be out that weekend or she’s withdrawing from the event.

[Producer2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:54pm

Regardless of the creatives, Chita is Broadway royalty, at this point in her life, she has no interest in taking over a two bit featured part in a show that will never be a hit.  Not to mention they can't afford her.

Updated On: 9/18/18 at 10:54 PM

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 9/18/18 at 11:31pm

The show’s been running over a year and is starting three other productions (national tour and two overseas), it may not be Hamilton but let’s not act like it’s doing poorly.

[Producer2]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 9:11am

(cough) flop

[bwayrose7]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 10:28am

Producer2 said: "(cough) flop"

Actually, the show is projected to recoup in October/November. 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 11:33am

wicked4l said: "It's Judy Kaye."

I would be happy with that!

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 3:50pm

Producer2 said: "(cough) flop"

 

(cough) wrong yet again

[Solipsist234]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 4:04pm

bwayrose7 said: "Producer2 said: "(cough) flop"

Actually, the show is projected to recoup in October/November."

Thanks for clearing this up! I've been waiting for this bit of news for quite some time...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 7:28pm

Is Judy Kaye 80?

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 7:46pm

CurtainPullDowner said: "Is Judy Kaye 80?"

She is 70. 

 

[Producer2]

Posted: 9/19/18 at 10:23pm

There is no chance this show will ever recoup.  Look at this year's grosses, they've lost money almost every week.  A big smelly flop!  Sorry no Chita!

[msmp]

Posted: 9/20/18 at 12:31am

Producer2 said: "There is no chance this show will ever recoup. Look at this year's grosses, they've lost money almost every week. A big smelly flop! Sorry no Chita!"

How constructive.