Stephanie D'Abruzzo declines offer to star in Vegas AVENUE Q

From her Playbill.com interview:

"Q: Any word about what's happening with the Las Vegas or London productions?

D'Abruzzo: I have no idea. [Laughs.] I read about the London production on Playbill.com. That's how we all found out about it. Regarding Vegas, I was offered, but I turned it down for many reasons. Basically, the con list was longer than the pro list. I did think about it longer than I thought I would. So, I am not doing [Vegas], and I really don't know or can't really say what's happening with other members of the company."

Well, at least we know that she was offered the part. I don't blame her. She's been with the show for about 5 years, since it's conception. I wasn't surprised to read this. She probably wants to do other things. But, some members of the original cast have been working with the Vegas cast...so we know they're in good hands.

Read the whole interview by clicking the link below.

A Chat with Avenue Q's D'Abruzzo

---

It sounded to me like she dreaded that idea.

---

Well then Producers out there:
Cast Stephanie! She is very talented.

NOOOOOOOOO!

---

She is extremely talented..i'd like to see her in a different show! she must be getting sick of it. I can't imagine doing the same show for 5 years!

---

Oye. Let's freaking hope she doesn't play Kate until she's 40!

show will die in vegas anyway. why go see puppets when you can see naked women, queen songs in a show that sucks, or other bway shows that are cut to 45 minutes.
ave q won't last.

I don't understand cutting the run time of Broadway shows and no intermission for the Vegas crowds. Sources tell me that Mamma Mia! is doing great and they haven't changed a darn thing.

---

Updated On: 6/12/05 at 11:54 AM

we should bet right now. 1 dollar. pay-pal. one year in vegas.done

I don't think it will happen.
Steve Wynn built that theater for Q. I say it will run for at least two years.

Well,
If the wife likes it he will not disappoint her.
And Q will run for at least two years.
I will send you a dollar if I am wrong.

And there it is!


P.S. Am I the only one who enjoyed Barrett slightly more than John - both are great, but I think I liked some thing of Barrett's better.

Then again, John developed the role and Barrett added to that.

Meh.

---

Updated On: 6/12/05 at 03:31 PM