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WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#151WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:14am

Christopher Fitzgerald was involved in the initial reading of this so it's not too surprising that he came back to it. Glad to see Keala Settle is staying on, she was great at ART. 


I like a good rhyme more than a good time

Stew123
#152WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:28am

What happened to Jeanna de Waal??

LarryD2
#153WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:36am

I feel bad for Jeanna. This is the second straight year where a show she originated out of town is coming to New York without her.

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Jeffrey Karasarides
#154WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:37am

^And both shows were at A.R.T. directed by Diane Paulus.

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VotePeron
#155WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:38am

Well, I just saw on twitter that Jeanna returned to Kinky Boots a few weeks ago, which is great for her, as she still has a job!

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#156WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:45am

Maybe she wanted to go back to Kinky Boots. 


I like a good rhyme more than a good time

neonlightsxo
#157WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:47am

Given that both Jeremy & Jeanna were replaced, I doubt Jeanna chose not to return to Waitress. There were probably rewrites concerning their storyline. Very good for her that she has a great job to return to.


Updated On: 11/4/15 at 11:47 AM

LarryD2
#158WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:50am

Jeanna did not choose to leave FINDING NEVERLAND -- she was replaced. I imagine the same thing happened here.

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#159WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:50am

Yes Neon that's a good point. I actually was hoping that redevelopments in Ogie character would take him from two songs to one because while Jeremy was great, I personally felt it was too much. However with Christopher Fitzgerald taking on the role it seems less likely that it's been reduced. 


I like a good rhyme more than a good time

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steven22
#160WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:58am

Jeanna was great! So was the actor that played Ogie in Boston! Sad to see they aren't transferring. 

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Jeffrey Karasarides
#161WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 11:59am

^Jeremy Morse is staying, just in the ensemble.

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#162WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 12:04pm

With the three ensemble members announced so far it looks like they have kept a few understudy tracks intact. Stephanie Torns was Jenna/Jessie Mueller's understudy, Charity Angel Dawson went on for Becky/Keala Settle a few times and I'm sure Jeremy Morse will understudy Ogie.


I like a good rhyme more than a good time

Back Row
#163WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 12:09pm

Jeanna de Waal's performance was one of the highlights of the A.R.T. production. It's very disappointing that she won't be moving on to Broadway. 

BwayinVan
#164WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 12:14pm

I'm disappointed that Jeanna won't be transferring as I really liked her when I saw her in Kinky Boots.  This is a really strong cast though and I'm excited that I already have my ticket for the week after opening. 

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Smaxie
#165WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 1:21pm

On the other hand, isn't it nice to have an Asian American actor cast in a role where the character is not specifically Asian?     


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neonlightsxo
#166WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 1:54pm

Smaxie, I was just about to post that. It is indeed wonderful.

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#167WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 2:58pm

I actually was hoping that redevelopments in Ogie character would take him from two songs to one 

I was hoping that too -- but even more than that, I was hoping, and am still hoping, that the Ogie and Dawn romance arc doesn't have the stalker element anymore.

#168WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:00pm

it looks like Diane is going for a gilmore girls type thing where the friends are asian or fat

neonlightsxo
#169WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:02pm

"it looks like Diane is going for a gilmore girls type thing where the friends are asian or fat"

... what the hell? Is this Philly again?

#170WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:03pm

yea have u ever seen gilmore girls?

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RippedMan
#171WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:03pm

Who was she in Finding Neverland? 

neonlightsxo
#172WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:11pm

Mary Barrie, the role Teal is now playing. Philly, stop being racist.

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NJ_BroadwayGirl
#173WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:30pm

rcwr said: "I actually was hoping that redevelopments in Ogie character would take him from two songs to one 

I was hoping that too -- but even more than that, I was hoping, and am still hoping, that the Ogie and Dawn romance arc doesn't have the stalker element anymore."

Yes. Yes, please to this.


I like a good rhyme more than a good time

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Smaxie
#174WAITRESS Will Officially Bow on Broadway in Spring 2016
Posted: 11/4/15 at 3:45pm

I'm surprised to read people characterize Ogie as a "stalker".  Yes, he awkwardly shows up at the diner to pursue Dawn after their first date.  But her misgivings fall very quickly during his song and they quickly bond over one of their common interests.  And it's clear that they are both misfits who are made for each other.  If you want crueler treatment in onstage male-female relations, just think of She Loves Me and the horrible story Georg tells Amalia at the restaurant when she's waiting for "Dear Friend".       


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Updated On: 11/4/15 at 03:45 PM


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