#1
Posted: 4/17/05 at 6:42am
How many stars have been announced for major shows, particularly as replacements in long running productions, and actually got as far as rehearsals but never made it to opening night?
Rita Hayworth was reportedly preparing to take over as Margo in APPLAUSE when the first signs of her illness took her out of the game.
Robert Stack was lined up to replace Van Johnson in LA CAGE AU FOLLES but was evidently not up to the demands of the part.
Elisabeth Seal was supposed to open as Cassie in A CHORUS LINE in London before Michael Bennett withdrew his approval at the last minute.
Film star Jean Arthur famously bailed from BORN YESTERDAY giving Judy Holliday her shot at Broadway and Hollywood stardom.
Louis Jourdan was replaced as the leading man before ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER got to New York.
Who else never made it past the starting gate?
(Apart from Jane K., Marisa T. and other Charitys large and small...)
Rita Hayworth was reportedly preparing to take over as Margo in APPLAUSE when the first signs of her illness took her out of the game.
Robert Stack was lined up to replace Van Johnson in LA CAGE AU FOLLES but was evidently not up to the demands of the part.
Elisabeth Seal was supposed to open as Cassie in A CHORUS LINE in London before Michael Bennett withdrew his approval at the last minute.
Film star Jean Arthur famously bailed from BORN YESTERDAY giving Judy Holliday her shot at Broadway and Hollywood stardom.
Louis Jourdan was replaced as the leading man before ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER got to New York.
Who else never made it past the starting gate?
(Apart from Jane K., Marisa T. and other Charitys large and small...)
