New WICKED Cast Replacements this month and next? — Page 31

ceejmaster said: "hearthemsing22 said: "Still-why the rush to ask who's coming in next? You never know how long people will be in a show (except Lindsay Heather Pearce-she has made it very clear she's with Mean Girls for a year). She could extend-you never know!"

I was curious because Wicked is coming to my town February-March. I've seen the show dozens of times, but bringing my husband who's a newbie. Was considering purchasing some really close seats ($$$) to make it extra special but to be frank, not impressed with Lissa enough to spend that kind of money on premium seats — but the timeframe is close enough that itmaybe someone else by then"

And how do you know you'll be impressed with whoever comes in?? Give people a chance. Goodness. And in person, not based on what you might have heard from a recording. ALSO I've heard the Elphaba standby is amazing, so either way, give them a chance. 

Updated On: 11/1/22 at 11:51 AM

It hasn't been announced yet, but apparently someone who has played Boq before is coming back. Hmmm

Is there still an unwritten schedule for when the Elphaba standby is on during the week? I know there had been at one point. 

Didnt Michelle Pawk have some severe vocal issues?  Are they now resolved?’

 

I know Brittney doesn't leave for a couple of months, but I wonder who will come in to take over as Glinda.

Last year I saw Marina Kondo go on as Anna in the Frozen tour and now that she’s available I would love to see her takeover for Glinda!

EDSOSLO858 said: "Talia Suskauer will depart the Broadway cast on March 5."

This makes me sad as she was probably one of the best Elphaba's I've seen, but she has been with the show for quite some time. Let the new leading cast predictions begin! 

hayleyann said: "Can we PLEASE finally get a Mary Kate Morrissey run on Broadway???"

Did she ever indicate that she would consider coming back to the role, or is she like Alice Fearn who said she would not be returning to the role. 

I don;t know if anyone saw, but some familiar names have joined the tour as emergency covers in Washington, and were on last night. This is from a post on Instagram:

Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba

Allison Bailey as Glinda

Kathy Fitzgerald as Morrible

Jason Graae as The Wizard

as well as understudies on for Fiyero and Boq

I'm friends with her brother so yes this would be wonderful 

Engineer Thuy said: "Allison Bailey will be standing by for Glinda on broadway for "a bit".

I wonder if Allie Trimm is taking the time off to get ready to take over the lead when Brittney leaves. hmmmmm"

I think that would be...interesting. Wicked did so well with diversity in their cast, well, taking a step forward with it, so to go back to someone who is not a POC would be disappointing. 

Sorry, but it’s gross and racist to call someone getting cast in a role a “backslide” because of their skin color.

This is quite the overstatement.  It's not gross or racist to express concern that a show that did a lot of publicity around having a diversity consultant come in and then hire a full-time lead as a POC.  If indeed Allie does join the cast, which is well-earned for her, let's hope that both her standby replacement and Talia's replacement are diverse actors.  It's no slight to Allie or her work to say the show is backsliding in it's commitment to diversity in it's staff and cast.

Thanks jmfinny! 100% correct. 

Allie is fantastic, talented, and has absolutely 'earned' the role as much as anyone else.  As is/has Alyssa Fox and many others.

Wicked needs to continue ensuring that people of color are well represented in all roles, leading, supporting, and ensemble. 

Both things are true.