Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#1
Posted: 4/23/18 at 12:41pmI mentioned this in another thread, but thought this topic could be it’s own. Does anyone have any ideas who will be Katherine and Drew’s replacements(and if Drew is only leaving temporarily)? Also if Chris or Caitlin are expected to leave soon? Both have been with the show for a while and I wouldn’t mind fresh faces.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#2
Posted: 4/27/18 at 2:46pmBump
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#3
Posted: 4/27/18 at 4:18pm
I would imagine that this thread likely didn't gain much momentum when it was first posted, because no one knows or has any ideas. We have wishes and desires, but I don't think anything more.
Updated On: 4/27/18 at 04:18 PMStand-by Joined: 9/7/14
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#4
Posted: 4/27/18 at 5:03pm
This might also be affected if McPhee's show gets cancelled and she has more availability.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#5
Posted: 4/28/18 at 8:03am
"This might also be affected if McPhee's show gets cancelled and she has more availability. "
I think it has been renewed.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#6
Posted: 4/28/18 at 8:46am
"I think it has been renewed."
It hasn't. Not yet, at least.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#7
Posted: 5/1/18 at 2:35am
I too was hoping for an announcement of some new faces. Well I just bought an audience rewards ticket for Mcphee's last week which would be the last chance for anyone new when seeing her.
Seeing it for the fifth time so would love to see someone different as Ogie and Dawn, even though they're both great. And preferred Chris D to Drew so hoping for someone new more similar to Chris.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#8
Posted: 5/3/18 at 12:26am
Do they need a star to make it to Labour Day?
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#9
Posted: 5/3/18 at 1:38am
Well, Betsy Wolfe was their biggest star for a while and it was fine. Even if having a name helps a lot, Sara Bareilles' name being attached will always help no matter who is starring, especially considering the JCS attention she's gotten.
Strangely, I know they had auditions for Dawn in September, but that must have been before they knew Caitlin was extending. She just hit 1 year and 6 months a few weeks ago, so she could've just started a new six-month contract (or signed another full year contract after the first one, meaning she'd leave in October). I don't know, I've over-thinking this.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#10
Posted: 5/3/18 at 6:12am
"It hasn't. Not yet, at least"
That is odd, decision is usually made by now. Ratings have not been good especially after moving to the 10pm slot. I believe they have enough episodes for syndication already so it will be interesting to see what happens.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#11
Posted: 5/9/18 at 11:45pmReplacements have been in my mind lately as I’d like to see the show again. I can’t help but imagine that we’d hear something soon about the replacement for Katharine McPhee as she is leaving in a little over a month (given she doesn’t extend)
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#12
Posted: 5/10/18 at 12:15pmNo updates yet as to who is replacing McPhee next month?
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#13
Posted: 5/10/18 at 1:16pm
I'd really like to see Megan Hilty do it or Carmen Cusack.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#14
Posted: 5/10/18 at 1:33pmI hope Christine Dwyer gets to do it or understudy the part at one point. She’s brilliant, plus she has numerous connections to the show
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#15
Posted: 5/10/18 at 2:52pm
I know there is no word on Katharine's replacement yet, but todaytix tickets go up by like $10-$20 post McPhee leaving so I guess they have a slightly bigger name lined up?
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#16
Posted: 5/10/18 at 3:04pm
broadwayboy223 said: "I'd really like to see Megan Hilty do it or Carmen Cusack."
I think Carmen would be brilliant, but she’s a bit on the older side for it.
I reallt want to see Laurel Harris (former Elphaba/understudy Carole King) step into the role at some point. She’d be wonderful. However, I feel like they’re going to try and get another big name in there.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#17
Posted: 5/10/18 at 3:18pm
I think Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend would be a big name that would draw in fans of the show and I think she'd be great in the role if she wanted to do Broadway.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#18
Posted: 5/12/18 at 12:29pm
Well, CBS cancelled McPhee's show today. Wonder if this means she'll stick around.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#19
Posted: 5/12/18 at 12:37pm
TJJ1296 said: "I think Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend would be abig name that would draw in fans of the show and I think she'd be great in the role if she wanted to do Broadway."
I'm not a huge fan of Waitress per se, but I would definitely buy a ticket if Rachel Bloom did a turn as Jenna. I dunno if the role is "comedic" enough for her, though.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#20
Posted: 5/12/18 at 12:52pmLast Rumor I heard was that Jenna will be an unkown, and they will bring in stars for becky and dawn. My prediction is that Jessica Vosk will play Jenna untill July when wicked is free.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#21
Posted: 5/12/18 at 1:17pm
Stars for Becky and dawn? Is Keala a big enough star? Would love for her to rejoin the show.
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#22
Posted: 5/12/18 at 1:39pm
A lot of people on twitter were talking about it
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#23
Posted: 5/12/18 at 1:58pm
everythingtaboo said: "Well, CBS cancelled McPhee's show today. Wonder if this means she'll stick around."
I know she said in a recent interview that if the show was cancelled, she’d try to extend. Let’s see if that ends up happening.
Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#24
Posted: 5/14/18 at 12:13pm
Erich Bergen is the next Dr. Pomatter! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Erich-Bergen-to-Have-Some-Bad-Ideas-as-Next-Doctor-Pomatter-in-WAITRESS-20180514
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Upcoming Waitress cast replacements?#25
Posted: 5/14/18 at 12:37pm
Bwayfan292 said: "Last Rumor I heard was that Jenna will be an unkown, and they will bring in stars for becky and dawn. My prediction is that Jessica Vosk will play Jenna untill July when wicked is free."
By unknown, you mean to the general public or to us as well?
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