treblemakerz said: "Itonlytakesajourney said: "To my knowledge, Maria Briggs is replacing Jonalyn, who covers Cady/Karen/Regina. Assuming Maria ends up covering the same roles, she might be a new Regina. "
I saw Renée Rapp (who won the Jimmys last year) leaving through the stagedoor the night before Taylor announced she was leaving. Plus, she’s teased a big announcement coming Tuesday which seems like Mean Girls to me.
Her voice is beautiful and she fits the part exactly, I'm sure that is the announcement. I like that they are starting to use people who actually look like they could be in high school (real teenagers) on Broadway.
2018 Jimmy Award Winner Renee Rapp is making her Broadway debut and taking over the role of Regina George when Taylor Louderman leaves in September. Rapp is also filling in for Louderman it when Louderman does Kinky Boots in June!
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
She doesn't look THAT young. Especially in person. When I first found out and didn't immediately connect that she was the girl from the Jimmys, I thought she was in her 20s. It won't be that off-putting.
Yeah, I was thinking that she actually reads much older than 19, at least in pictures. Most of the cast reads mid twenties, and she kinda does too (to me), so it should be fine. I think somewhere I read or saw some advertising content that mentioned something about Karen being held back for 3 or 4 years, so if that’s true, then she would be in her 20s anyway! (Also makes perfect sense with the character) Though I could be totally wrong.
What’s the point in Louderman leaving to do Kinky Boots at the Muny? She’s done the role. It’s closed on Broadway. She’s making probably very good money at Mean Girls.
RippedMan said: "What’s the point in Louderman leaving to do Kinky Boots at the Muny? She’s done the role. It’s closed on Broadway. She’s making probably very good money at Mean Girls. "
I think I heard she’s assistant directing as well? And she’s from the area and seems to be excited to be being close to home for a bit. But these are just my guesses
RippedMan said: "What’s the point in Louderman leaving to do Kinky Boots at the Muny? She’s done the role. It’s closed on Broadway. She’s making probably very good money at Mean Girls. "
Playing The Muny isn't exactly slumming. They spent the off season completely renovating their stage, including installing two turntables, five elevator lifts, multiple automation tracks, an entirely new lighting and sound system as well as a revamped orchestra pit. They will overhaul all the backstage areas after this season. The whole project costs around 100 million dollars.
This is the first regional production of "Kinky Boots" and I'm sure the idea of leaving "Mean Girls" to perform it for 11,000 people every night for a week in her home state was too good to pass up.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Muny close to where Taylor grew up? She is a big family girl on her social media, I'm sure it's a nice opportunity to be closer to family and a hometown crowd.
Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Muny close to where Taylor grew up? She is a big family girl on her social media, I'm sure it's a nice opportunity to be closer to family and a hometown crowd."
Saw the matinee on Saturday and seeing it with the original cast last year. The show has held up amazingly. Renee Rapp is a star. Her Regina was powerful. I can't wait to see what she does in the future. We had Becca Peterson on for Cady and Olivia Kauffmann on for Janis (both great!) Hope to make it back again next year and looking forward to seeing the tour cast!