Raven-Symone out today- Page 5

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 9:54pm

The vacuum created by a performer's absence leaves lots of room for questions, sure, but there seems to be an immediate jump to thinking the worst about a performer's character and talent that betrays a distinct lack of empathy.

Empathy?! What about empathy for the people who travel a long distance or spend a lot of money just to see her? Any empathy by notifying what is going on? And it matters little if she's billed above the title, even if patrons get their money back, there is a lot expenses and time associated with attending a Broadway show, on top of the ticket cost.

Maybe she should show some empathy by communicating why she decided not to show up for work. At this point, it is obvious that everyone knows except the audience.

And if they decide to keep the understudy go on for weeks, we have all the right in the world to speculate whatever we want, as no one from her end has communicated anything.

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 9:57pm

And by the way, a Twitter message with an update or apology is enough.

Gosh knows that Maxwell got hit by a freakin' van not so long ago. We knew it right away.

Her super stardom, role model, mega celebrity status doesn't give her a pass in a trillion years.

If she's SO sick, that is really sad. I'm sure people around her are not that sick to communicate this.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 10:27pm

If everyone claps their hands and believes enough, she won't die.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 10:35pm

I wanted to go when I found out it was going to star little Rudy Huxtable but then I found out it was just Olivia.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 10:44pm

[egghumor]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:15pm

For all we know, the producers might have pulled the plug on the show tonight (or tomorrow after the matinee). It's grosses were sagging into the danger zone, and Raven-Symone was brought in to try and give the box office a much-needed boost. Oh, well...

Updated On: 4/7/12 at 11:15 PM

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:17pm

No joke, I'd pay full price if RuPaul went into this show.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:18pm

Me too.

[egghumor]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:20pm

As thoroughly amazing as RuPaul is, I wonder if she handle eight shows a week.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:21pm

Probably not. But she could if she lip-synched it for her LIFE.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:22pm

Ok, that one made me burst out laughing.

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:22pm

Just merge the nuns from the Broadway with the queens from the Palace. No one will tell the difference.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:23pm

Or a triple mash up, Late Night Sistersense.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:25pm

Raven would make a FIERCE Mother Superior.

[THEATRICAL100]

Posted: 4/7/12 at 11:31pm

http://www.playbill.com/jobs/find/job_detail/43612.html

Even though, she, you know, just opened, they are still looking for future replacements. But this probably means nothing.

[chrisampm2]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 1:07am

Blaxx, I don't know why Raven-Symone or her reps haven't put out word on what's going on and if the posts here were about frustration over not hearing news on why she's out, then I wouldn't have chimed in.

But again, from the hour her absence was first mentioned here, the posts here have been jibes at her and, sometimes Randolph's, expense. I've got to admit, the longer this goes on, the more understandable that tone becomes.

I know this isn't a support group. I just wish it were a bit less reflexively mean-spirited.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 3:41am

Even though, she, you know, just opened, they are still looking for future replacements. But this probably means nothing.

They're required to audition every 6 months I believe it is. Maybe longer.

[theaternut]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 4:46am

This reminds me of when Andy Gibb did Joseph on broadway. He was trouble from the start.

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 4:55am

This role is hard, but there are people who could handle it. This would literally be a walk in the park for Adrienne Warren. It'd also probably do well in hands of Dan'yelle Williamson.

I would actually argue that the way that Adrienne Warren sang Lorell--The way, not neccesarily how it's written--is just as hard as Deloris. Lorell gets looked over frequently for how demanding of a role it can be.

[Zingingtobway]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 6:18am

I totally agree that Raven should have a stand-by for the role of Delores. Most TV Actors are not used to the grueling schedule of doing 8 shows a week especially in that role. I hope she is well and back in the habit soon.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 6:34am

If she's been brought in for her "name" (which I just don't think is impressive -- but I'm old) then a STAND BY (although I think you mean alternate) wouldn't help matters -- people would be pissed they bought tix for the wrong performance.


She's been out too long with no info given forth -- if she's truly ill, most people will forgive, except those that have already been dissappointed (which amounts to a LOT of folks already).

[DAME]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 1:33pm

Not a good situation. Especially since it is obvious all parties involved have decided it is better not to say anything just yet.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 1:35pm

Someone spells her name Dan'yelle? Je'sus.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 1:37pm

Is she in today or is she at home eating chocolate bunnies and recuperating from her illness?

[DAME]

Posted: 4/8/12 at 1:40pm

whats that site that says when people are out?