The next Elphaba?- Page 5

[Benzy92]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 10:43pm

To whoever asked, Mandy IS starring in "In The Heights" this spring :)
Updated On: 10/31/06 at 10:43 PM

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 11:00pm

Horton,

Not claiming to have any inside information or anything here (I'm just as clueless as the rest of us when it comes to who the next Elphaba will be,) BUT I will say that Julia being so adamant about not wanting to take the role to Broadway had alot to do with her wanting to get back to her voice over career, which she'd been away from while on the road. It is really her main outlet for income right now, and she felt that she had to catch up on that before she could do anything else.

Now that she's been back in town for quite some time, she's had more than ample time to get back to that, and the circumstances for her wanting (or not wanting) to play Elphaba again are deffinetly different now than they were then.

[ashley0139]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 11:03pm

I really really hope it's not Julia because
a) I love her so much and I want to see her in something else and
b) That means I would have to make another trip up from Boston and I already spent enough money getting up there to see her in concert.

But seriously, please something new, Julia!

And on a different note, I normally would have no opinion on this, but reading the announcement of the LA cast is making me crazy. What's with all the recycling? I haven't seen a new name for Wicked in ages.

Updated On: 10/31/06 at 11:03 PM

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 11:13pm

Julia certaintly didn't give me the impression that she was not interested in coming back to Broadway, on or off the record, when I interveiwed her during her Wicked run.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=8504

Again, I was just told last month that there's talk that she will return to NY. That's all I know. No crystal ball here.

[ashley0139]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 11:23pm

That's a GREAT interview (that I've read multiple times) but it really doesn't have anything to do with her coming to NYC with the role...

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 11:41pm

Thanks. No it doesn't. But I thought it would be a bit of FYI since some here were commenting on her WICKED experience with mixed opinions. We did discuss "taking roles for different reasons when the timing was right". And I'm confident that Julia will come back if the right opportunity came about. (especially if she's up to play opposite Norm Lewis. They both share this "mutual admiration society" !)

I'm just sharing a view on this topic.

Updated On: 10/31/06 at 11:41 PM

[softershade]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 12:05am

julia originally turned the producers down when they asked her to replace eden on broadway and i remember her saying the reason for that was if she had said yes right when she would have returned from the tour she would have gone straight into rehearsals and such.
it really wouldn't surprise me if she ended up being announced as the next broadway elphaba. from what i've been hearing from many different sources on different levels, it really wouldn't surprise me at all. i would just rather see her originate something other than going back into wicked, but what can you do. she'll still be fabulous in the show as she is in everything she does.

[virgil blessing2]

Posted: 11/1/06 at 11:49pm

hmmmmm......

[ashley0139]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 12:10am

Personally, I think if they HAVE to recycle someone (or if they are) it should be Victoria. She has so much amazing potential and could really shine in the role.

[atlsuperstar]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:08am

Why do people talk about these threads but respond to them..I mean for goodness sakes if you don't like what were talking about..DON'T READ IT! ENOUGH SAID! Also I don't understand why people say that actors have been in certain roles for a while and need to move on to something else. Have you ever thought that maybe they can't...maybe they can't get anything. I mean there is nothing wrong with staying in a show for a while..this is a lot of people dreams and when you get it..including that wonderful check. You don't want to let go so easy..trust me I know!

Now in saying that I have to say that Saycon is still in the show..Brandi is the one leaving on the 5th of December. And it's funny someone thought of Stacy Francis who sung the hell out of "Lets Hear For The Boy" in Footloose. She is in LA and was actually up for Elphaba with Eden...so she might be taking over there.
Updated On: 11/2/06 at 01:08 AM

[Renthead#1]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:29am

I want Saycon to do it.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 6:48am

atlsuperstar, why is Brandi leaving?

[atlsuperstar]

Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:18pm

Somethingwicked, I haven't talked to her in a minute so I'm not sure if this has changed in the last few weeks or so..but all the rumors about her doing "The Lion King" are false. From what she told me she is taking it easy for a while and working on her recording. You can hear a little of it at her myspace page. But I am sure she will return but I think she wants a little more limelight in a different way if you will. Oh her recording name is CHAVONNE so don't look for Brandi on there..it won't come up! LOL!

[weasel]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 9:40am

I vote for Donna Vivino. Have you seen her in "fame becomes me"?
She's great!!

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 10:35am

Actors shouldn't be with shows for extremely long periods of time because they can only be so creative for so long...to be an actor is to take risks and be creative, not build up a pension. If they want to do that, they should do something else.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 11:14am

And what, Phantom, exactly are actors supposed to do to save money? Go from show to show for three months until they die? When you get a long run - you stay. Being an actor is a job just like anything else - it isn't about taking risks - its a business.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 2:11pm

I understand that...but an actor is an actor because they're a creative being. I have no issue with 2-3 years, but observation has shown that actors with shows too long "phone in." This isn't everyone, but it's the majority.

If you are being creative, keep going! But if it becomes routine (as seen in shows like POTO and Les Mis), then you should leave. Randal Keith was with les Mis for about 10 years, but he hept being creative, so it was okay.

[virgil blessing2]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 5:50pm

precisely. my friend john has been in THE PRODUCERS for YEARS now, all over the board, playing different leading roles, currently playing Bialy. He has been there for YEARS. YEARS.

you wouldn't believe the things casts do to keep it fresh. and with a schlocky, forgetful score like THE PRODUCERS, they probably have to do a LOT. lol

[virgil blessing2]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 5:52pm

my precisely was in response to M. Bennett.

[toomeytwopiece]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 6:09pm

I want to do it...

;-p

-BCR

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 6:29pm

Don't know how this got off topic... but since it is, I'd like to join in by agreeing with Michael Bennet's logics.
Performing is a "job" it's also a passion. When you are hired for a role and maintain the role well and keep the show in the black...you stay for as long as they will have you.

There's only a few reasons people leave long running roles.
1.They get a more lucretive offer, which could mean another opportunity or they earned/saved enough money to explore something else. 2.Their contract is not renewed for whatever reason. Usually not their choice! 3.The show closes.

Producers and directors keep close tabs on their shows and their casts especially at the box office. When they do well, they stay.

It's no different than any other job in this respect.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 11/3/06 at 9:24pm

I agree, and I think my first post was not very relective of my real feelings, which is why I elaborated more in response to Bennet. I think it's alright as you stay continuing to be fresh, but if you're not enjoying yourself anymore and you're only there for the money, you're sort of disrepecting the art form sense of it.

So I apologize for not being clear enough the first time 'round.

[AlmostFamous2]

Posted: 11/4/06 at 4:03pm

I'd like to see someone new, especially anyone who can sing better than Ana.

I mean I just saw Ana and she was a good actress, and I was surprised by her voice, but her voice wasn't as strong as any Elphaba I've seen.

[Spacedog78]

Posted: 11/4/06 at 4:15pm

I hope it's not Saycon, I really did not care for her at all, or Sho or Kristy. I want it to be Victoria, if not her then someone new. I think when you keep doing the same part for a long period of time it shows in your performance. Idina left Wicked for a while and came back in London better than ever! I am very dissapointed that Eden got LA and Ana is on Broadway. Updated On: 11/4/06 at 04:15 PM

[LovinGoodMusicals]

Posted: 11/5/06 at 7:59pm

I wish they would stop recyling. Wicked needs someone fresh and new! Although, I wouldn't mind if Kristy Cates came back to Bway. =]