Yeah. I'd give it a year or so. Maybe the same kind of run as Sister Act. I don't think it's the kind of show that's going to lead itself to multiple casts, etc. This seems like a pretty strong dynamic ensemble, and look what happened to HAIR? It started so strong and then they replaced everybody with musical theater actors who had no sense of the show, etc. and then the show failed.
not sure why Pippin is being compared to Sister Act, but Pippin is selling out now and is grossing over $1 million weekly. Something Sister Act never did despite being in a much larger house. Pippin's weekly nut is also lower than Sister Act's. I see Pippin lasting for 3 years or so, just as long as they bring in proper replacements(stars or not).
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Anika Noni Rose would get me to move to NY just to see her twenty times, of course she'd never do it, but how great would she be.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
Surprised people think Asmeret is beguiling and charismatic enough for this part. I've seen her in a few shows and while she's a wonderful dancer and a lovely singer, she doesn't have the bite, in my opinion.
Having "the bite" is the most important quality along with tight dance skills. Im cool with colorblind casting as well as changing gender, so long as they can bring it.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
I can see Pippin being one of those shows that will run for a while, but will be bringing in lots of talented celebrities as the leads from time to time. Usher would be an interesting Leading Player, not sure if his vocals could handle the score, but his dancing defiantly will! I was surprised when I found out he was in Chicago, how was he? Did anyone see him?
Probably couldn't do it because of Big Fish, but Krystal Joy Brown?
Anyways, isn't it just *a little* soon for people to already be talking about replacements just weeks after Patina winning the Tony? In the short term I just wanna see the show to see her in the role!