Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre — Page 2

Kad said: "...didanyone seriously think Barbra Streisand would ever do theater again? Her last Broadway show was Funny Girl in 1965."

There was a lot of talk, pre-pandemic, that she would reopen the newly renovated Palace Theater with a short 6 to 8 week concert residency. Not sure if this is still on the table, but can’t see it being out of the realm of possibility. 

LarryD2 said: "A few years ago, after Bette Midler had a success with I'LL EAT YOU LAST, Streisand signaled she would be interested in doing something similar. But she also made it clear she had no interest in doing eight shows a week -- she wanted to do three or four, tops. That was the end of that."

See I actually think having like a one woman/man show with two big stars alternating could really be fun. Like had Bette and Barbara split ILL EAT YOU LAST four shows each.

Chita did four nights at 54 Below shortly before everything shut down.

One of my better videos. "Nowadays"

https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=0KCQfU2lQBw

Updated On: 5/14/21 at 12:36 AM

BroadwayGuy12 said: "John Gallagher, Jr. was scheduled to lead the Avett Brothers musical with Stark Sands at Berkeley Rep last summer, but it was postponed to the summer of 2021. While it's almost certain it will be postponed again, I would be surprised if Gallagher, Jr. didn't stick with the project, as he's seemed pretty committed to it in the past."

Exactly what I was thinking. I have a ticket for this and agree that it will likely be postponed again, but I don’t think JGJ will drop out. Hoping the same for Stark Sands as I’ve missed him a couple other times in Broadway projects and have been a fan for a long time. Just waiting on those emails so I can get the new date in the planner!

quizking101 said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "I really think now look at it:

Karen Olivio, Adrienne Warren.

But I think that Ian McKellan might be doing him last shows this summer, It wouldn't surprise me if he sticks to films after this, unless it was to transfer to Broadway.

It really is strange to see the golden era, and mid-70's real stars are becoming less and less (yes, I know age) but, still. It's sad to see."

Karen Olivo has left and come back so many times. She’s like the Cher of theatre on a never ending farewell tour.

Also, did Adrienne Warren say somethiing about not coming back to TINA that we don’t know about?"

No. In fact, in a response to a tweet from that obnoxious "We See You White Broadway" Twitter page, she actually said the opposite.