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#2

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 6:49am

Wow! That's interesting... Was she not able to handle the role? The way it sounds in the link makes ya kinda of think the 20 songs or whatever were too much for her.
#3

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 7:36am

Considering she was continuing to experience vocal problems I think it was probably the best thing for all parties concerned.
Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany
#5

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 7:40am

Did she do that performance, or was the one before that her last one?
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#6

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 7:55am

i must say this makes me really sad!!!. I thought she was the best actress in the role of donna. i wonder who will replace her. I say bring back Monique Lund or Dee Hoty!!!! Best of luck to Michele, she has MANY MANY more b'way shows to look forward too
#7

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:11am

Can we please remember just how reliable notices of people being fired on talkinbroadway and broadwayworld have been in the past?
#8

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:13am

honestly, if Dee Hoty went back in the show, I would see it again. i doubt she will though.

good luck to Michele in the future. i LOVED her in Seussical.
#10

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:22am

When she was in Sondheim's BOUNCE in Chicago, she was extremely, as they say on American Idol, "pitchy".
#11

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:28am

Pawk? Pitchy? She was FLAWLESS in BOUNCE...perhaps one of the best things in it. Have your hearing checked.
#12

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:32am

This is really sad because I wanted to see the two of them. John made me a fan after his great performance in "Gypsy."
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird
#13

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:32am

Sorry for Michelle. What a wonderful performer -- but more of a very good actress who sings than a natural singer. I think Liz Callaway should take over the role. Incredible voice. Sang at the WG for 5 years in CATS. Saw her in her show with her sister and she was a SCREAM -- never knew she was so funny. I vote for Liz. She has been away from Broadway far too long.
Mind is Mantra.
#14

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:43am

Well then I hope Doctor Dolittle (and Dee Hoty) come to NYC or at least to Hartford, CT. I have never seen her perform live but have only heard good things.
#17

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 11:28am

good, she's way too good to be in this lousy show
Don't f*ck with me fellas. This ain't my first time at the rodeo.

Updated On: 2/22/06 at 11:28 AM

#18

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 11:41am

I was very sad to hear this but not too surprised. I saw her very first show as Donna and while she was TERRIFIC in the acting department, her singing was strained. It was painful to hear at times - this was clearly too demanding for her. Overall, though, I loved her performance - her energy and acting chops made it fantastic.

Louise Pitre (My no.1 Donna Sheridan and one of my favorite performers ever) moved back to Canada. She did a few productions, among them a very successful turn as Annie in "Annie Get Your Gun", and was just now filming a movie. She released a WONDERFUL cd called "Shattered" last year, as well.
"Years from now, when you talk about this - And you will - Be kind. "
#20

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:22pm

Pawk is wonderful, but she was not good in MAMMA MIA. I feel bad for John.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#21

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:37pm

John has to stay with the show, because he is contractually obligated. He would have to buy out his year contract.(unless he has some sort of clause in his contract that would let him out in this event, being as they both joined the production for the opportunity to stay in town and work together)

Updated On: 2/22/06 at 12:37 PM

#23

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 1:15pm

Don't worry, it will.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird
#24

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 1:32pm

It seems to me I remember reading when they were both first announced for the show that they had a year contract but had a clause to opt out at 6 months so maybe John will decide to do that when his 6 months are up (which will probably be soon) or maybe he's enjoying himself and wants to stay.

I too wanted to see them on stage together so I'm disappointed that won't happen, at least in this show. But it sounds like her voice is having some on going problems that she needs to attend to. I'm wondering if the title of this thread is over dramatizing the situation. Was she really fired or did she and the producers come to the mutual conclusion that this role is not the best thing for her or the show right now?

Updated On: 2/22/06 at 01:32 PM

#25

re: Michele Pawk fired from 'Mamma Mia'...

Posted: 2/22/06 at 1:33pm

Carolee was stunning in Mamma Mia, but she needs to stop doing replacement roles. She's always great, but she needs to start claiming original roles. Doing the replacement thing again will only make matters worse. (And before anyone types it, I don't need to hear the "She should be happy just to be on Broadway" defense).

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