New WICKED Cast Replacements this month and next? — Page 29

Everyone mentioning MK and GC does realize GC wouldn’t be coming back, right? Just expressing enthusiasm for them as Elphie and Glinda together? 

This has probably been mentioned but when is lindsays last day ? 

TheatreFan4 said: "WldKingdomHM said: "
Her current standby .."

Jenny DiNoia is a work horse who has been flown all over the world to provide emergency cover for Elphaba. Not many are made like her. I don't understand why Elphaba is not a role that has a baked in Alternate schedule. I mean I haven't been actively involved in fandom of Wicked in many years, but it's always been a role that's caused vocal & stamina issues. It's not a show that is being sold on the names of their leads so putting them through 8 performances a week with such a demanding score is a little much. I mean when I was in my hey day I remember Wicked was just shuffling the same Elphabas all over the country because they could handle it while rarely bringing in new blood.

Jenny DiNoia's can't be around to save everyone's ass.
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This hit the nail right on the head. It’s a role without an alternate for money and money alone. Jen DiNoia’s work ethic is absolutely not overstated here, but what I think is not being said that she was far overworked too in her coverage of the role. The quality of her performances varied wildly throughout the time she was covering. This is not a criticism of her in any way, just reiterating the point: the role is too much. For anyone to do successfully with complete consistency.

Call_me_jorge said: "It was mentioned in the hadestown understudies thread that Mariand Torres was back at wicked. Does anyone know in which capacity?



I truly hope Wicked takes the time to replace Lindsay with an actress of color. Particularly a black actress.

If talia joins the Broadway company I don’t think it will happen right after her tour contract. They might give her a period to rest before joining. At least that is what they did for Jessica Vosk."

Yes and I’m reiterating this until it happens. God knows Brittney Johnson is a blessing and she brought new life to the production. They’ve done some work. 
 

We had a trans woman Morrible, we have a Filipina Elphaba and Nessarose on tour, the male roles have been colorblind for ages. We even have Cynthia Erivo in the film, and yes I’m thrilled she’s almost overqualified for the role (I would have preferred Emmy Raver-Lampman or Ariana Debose, but it’s not worries). 
 

my point is we have never had a Black woman as the main Elphaba on Broadway and it’s overdue. I have hope it will happen, but we really need it especially with Brittney. Little girls need to know they can do anything.

Jenny DiNoia is leaving Wicked in 3 weeks. Does Anyone know who is replacing her?

I personally saw it on TikTok.

I’d kill for Alyssa Fox come back as standby. 

cookie17 said: "I thought Talia Suskauer took over the role of Elphaba in May. At least that’s what her Instagram says.



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She did, we are currently discussing DiNoias replacement for the elphaba standby track. 
 

I’ll continue to hope they cast an actress of color, particularly a black actress for elphaba.

Yes, I’m talking about the standby track. 

Please tell us more about what “this” is, Hayley Ann

Jenny DiNoia is finished with wicked this weekend. Congrats on an incredible 16 year run! 

Do we know who new standby is?