1. I heard a rumor that Stephanie was debating right after auditions for Elphaba replacements and tour casting which she'd prefer. Rumors were that Stephanie was offered either and no one was offered anything until she had decided - she obviously picked the tour and so they made the offer to Shosh for the Broadway replacement - could all be lies but I'd heard from someone who said they heard from Steph herself...who knows.
2. I wouldn't be surprised if they offered the role to Eden after Shosh leaves, BUT, I'd be surprised if Eden's not committed to another project by then.
I think she's gonna get scooped up. I'm predicting she'll do some Joe's Pub type things, lots of participation in Cabaret type events, maybe do her own cabaret type of thing and it won't be long until she gets snagged for another workshop and/or production. She's so close to being the next big thing, her potential is seeping and I think people are gonna wanna jump on that - to "make her"...
it's funny that I write that, I'm not a fan of hers - I mean, girl has some serious talent, I just don't prefer to watch or listen to her...maybe it was the show/role, I dunno.
Anyways, nothin' but the best of luck to her, but let us not forget, there are others contracted in these roles, she can't just come back unless there's something actually OPEN...
If I show you the darkness I hold inside, will you bring me to light?