Murney to do 6-show weeks?

[Yankeefan007]

Murney to do 6-show weeks?#1

Posted: 2/5/07 at 5:14pm

They're speculating over on ATC that Julia Murney is getting cut to a 6-show week, due to vocal problems. Any truth to the rumor?

[somethingwicked]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#2

Posted: 2/5/07 at 5:18pm

Nope. The last time I spoke with someone in the cast they said Murney (whose been out twice since she started in New York) was just having a bit of trouble acclimating in and that she'd still maintain a full schedule.

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[Yankeefan007]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#2

Posted: 2/5/07 at 5:22pm

Good to hear.

[ElphabaRose]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#3

Posted: 2/5/07 at 5:52pm

I recall hearing that Kendra Kassebaum did 6 show weeks on tour, is that true for NY as well?

Whatever happened to class?

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#4

Posted: 2/5/07 at 6:35pm

Both Murney and Kassebaum did 6 weeks shows on tour. With a show like Wicked it is understandable to do 6 shows on tour. Touring is harder because when you change places there is weather changes and it can mess with your voice. Since they are in New York and in one place, they will probably be doing 8 shows a week.

[Princeton78]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#5

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:04pm

How many performances of Gypsy did Merman miss?

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[winston89]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#6

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:06pm

Also, its not like Kendra and Julia have never done 8 preformances a week before. I don't think it will be a problem. Sure, its hard to adjust after touring. On a tour like Wicked its understandable to do 6 shows a week with traveling and all taking a huge toll on your body.

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[alliez92092]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#7

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:16pm

It's very unlikely. Although I do think that they should do an alternate Elphaba like they do with Christine in Phantom. It makes a lot of sense.

If this does end up happening, she'll probably be out for matinees. But then again, it's very unlikely. Julia has only missed two shows so far due to a common cold. Kendra has missed one. Just because they only did 6 on tour does not mean that this is what's going to happen on Broadway. Touring in Wicked takes a very big toll on your body so 6 shows a week is completely understandable.

[winston89]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#8

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:20pm

They should not have an alternate Elphaba. The reason why they have an alternet Christine in phantom is something that is over my head anyways. There are roles like Elphaba that are eiather more or as vocally demanding and yet the singers are able to do it 8 times a week.

"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear" Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll

[broadwaystar2b]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#9

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:32pm

Princeton78, Merman missed two performances of Gypsy when she popped a blood vessel on her vocal chords

[Princeton78]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#10

Posted: 2/5/07 at 8:36pm

Exactly.

"Y'all have a GRAND day now"

[Joshua488]

re: Murney to do 6-show weeks?#11

Posted: 2/6/07 at 1:38pm

Regarding the alternate Christine issue, Andrew Lloyd Webber made it a requirement that the actress playing Christine must have an alternate to go on twice a week. The only actress allowed to play Christine for eight performances a week was Dale Kristien in the Los Angeles production of The Phantom of the Opera.

I don't think Elphaba needs an alternate. She may sing a lot, but it's definitely a role you can do eight times a week.