Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23- Page 3
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/17
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#50
Posted: 9/18/18 at 2:26pmI 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.
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#51
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.
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#52
Posted: 9/18/18 at 3:05pmNo worries, Bway! It has happened to everyone!
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#53
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#54
Posted: 9/18/18 at 6:54pmBibi Osterwald played DOLLY for 2 weeks before Pearl Bailey took over.
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#55
Posted: 9/18/18 at 8:28pmI 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!
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#56
Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:47pm
It's Judy Kaye.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#57
Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:55pm
It's Oak.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#58
Posted: 9/18/18 at 9:56pmWha..wha...what? It's not Chita?
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#59
Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:18pm
The part is not big enough for a star like Chita, she'd never take it.
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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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
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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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
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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.
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#63
Posted: 9/18/18 at 10:41pmChita 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.
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#64
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
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#65
Posted: 9/18/18 at 11:31pmThe 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.
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Posted: 9/19/18 at 9:11am
(cough) flop
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#67
Posted: 9/19/18 at 10:28am
Producer2 said: "(cough) flop"
Actually, the show is projected to recoup in October/November.
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Posted: 9/19/18 at 11:33am
wicked4l said: "It's Judy Kaye."
I would be happy with that!
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#69
Posted: 9/19/18 at 3:50pm
Producer2 said: "(cough) flop"
(cough) wrong yet again
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#70
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... 
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#71
Posted: 9/19/18 at 7:28pm
Is Judy Kaye 80?
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#72
Posted: 9/19/18 at 7:46pm
CurtainPullDowner said: "Is Judy Kaye 80?"
She is 70.
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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!
Mary Beth Peil Will Play Final Performance in ANASTASIA On September 23#74
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.
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