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#1

Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 11:49am

Hi list! I'm sorry if this has been posted, but does anyone know who will be replacing Brooke in "Wonderful Town"? I know she's leaving Jan. 30 and I just got tickets for Christmas for Feb. So, is there any news on who will be taking over? Thanks, and Merry Christmas! Replacing Brooke Shields?

-Vincent

Also got tickets to "Brooklyn." I'm happy! Replacing Brooke Shields?
#2

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:09pm

it hasnt, but im assuming donna murphy.
#3

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:17pm

Brooke is going to extend into March, and then Wonderful Town will make way for Sweet Charity.
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#5

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 12:53pm

Are these all assumptions and hopes (I would love it if Donna Murphy came back) or are these facts (I would HATE it if Reba took over). I'm not thrilled with Brooke's singing, but I've read that she's enjoyable in this show.

-Vincent
#6

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 1:17pm

If Brooke does extend till March, the show will most likely close afterwards. Anyway, Reba has her sitcom (though im not sure how long that will last.
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#7

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 5:21pm

I wasn't that thrilled with Brooke's singing either, but I still found her enjoyable. In fact the whole show was very enjoyable. Jennifer Hope Wills as Eileen, however, stole the show for me. She sings like and angel, and is a joy to watch.
#8

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 5:55pm

Awesome! Hank, thank you for sharing. I'm really looking forward to it, and the more positive things I hear, the more I can't wait. Can't wait to find out for sure who will be playing Ruth...maybe I'll just have to wait and see. re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

-Vincent
#12

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 6:28pm

Oh, man, I would LOVE it if Julia Murney took over for Brooke Shields! That would add to this already wonderful Christmas gift!! hehe

-Vincent
#14

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 6:36pm

Just to clarify, Brooke is not extending beyond January 30th
"You're every gay man's wet dream!" ~ MA

If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...

#15

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 6:51pm

Okay, so unless she extends, I won't be seeing Brooke. The only thing I know Julia from is "The Wild Party," and I loved her in that.

-Vincent
#17

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 7:44pm

Julia Murney is AMAZING -- but I think she's a bit young for the role. (Except I saw her as mother in Ragtime and she was incredible, so nevermind...). I'd like to see Bebe Neuwirth or Karen Ziemba take it over.
#18

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 7:45pm

Julia, unfortunately, won't be replacing Brooke
"You're every gay man's wet dream!" ~ MA

If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...

#19

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 7:49pm

I want to see Julia on Broadway. She deserves a big role. I hope it comes for her.

Since we've ruled her out, I think Bebe would be amazing.
#20

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 7:56pm

Is Brooke confirmed to do Chicago in London in the spring?
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#21

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 8:06pm

As far as I know it's still unconfirmed. Brooke has, however, been approached in the past to play Roxie.
"You're every gay man's wet dream!" ~ MA

If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...

#22

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 10:23pm

I thought the producers were talking to Susan Lucci taking over for Brooke. The sticking point is Susan's wish to drop the Wednesday matinees and play only 7 perfs a week.
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#23

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 10:42pm

Ugh, close the freaking show already. Frand and Bary drive me nuts sometime with their stunt casting. Wonderful Town isn't even doing stellar bussiness with Brooke Shields, but the running costs are low, so I'm sure they are making some profit. Susan Lucci? Ugh, she cannot sing. She likes to think she can, but-not so much.
#24

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/25/04 at 10:54pm

Oh geez, I'd sooner see Brooke rather than see Lucci in that show...blah!

-Vincent
#25

re: Replacing Brooke Shields?

Posted: 12/26/04 at 12:53am

i'm personally hoping for bebe neuwerth
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