Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Who will replace Jane Lynch?
#1Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:52amHas anyone heard talk about who will replace Jane Lynch as Ms. Hannigan when she leaves in July? Or if you haven't, who do you think would be a good replacement?
gchris11
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/13
#2Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:55amElaine Strich, if for no other reason than to get her back to NYC!!!
egghumor
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/9/11
#2Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:55amIn the end, most roles go to Jayne Houdyshell...
John Adams
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
#3Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:56am
Chris Colfer.
(You thought I was gonna say Lea Michele didn'tcha?)
gchris11
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/13
#4Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:59am
Why no CC, every other show is doing drag this season... LOL
jetts7
Leading Actor Joined: 5/22/11
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#6Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:05pmI assume it will close.
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#8Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:14pm
Susan Blackwell
Brilliant!
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bigbelterbaby
Broadway Star Joined: 7/5/10
#9Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:19pmNanette Fabray
Hesione Hushabye thinks it tastes like ashes.
Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
nasty_khakis
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/15/07
#11Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:38pm
Susan Blackwell would be great, but I know she is very very picky about what she goes to perform in. She has strong anxiety and stage fright issues and has talked about how she has to feel comfortable with her cast and crew. I don't see her being comfortable around 20 kids, no matter how well those tykes may be.
Beth Leavel gets my vote!
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#14Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:53pmUnfortunately I think it's going to close too.
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#15Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:57pmMy best guess would be "no one". Unless they can get a "name" to get through through the holiday season I say they're done after Jane Lynch leaves.
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henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#18Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:22pmDoes it have to be the Hannigan actresses? They could cast a nobody as Hannigan and (if there is an up contract or someone is willing to leave) and bring in a big star for Grace or even Annie (any of the little girls on the Disney Channel might be able to drop in).
#20Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:42pm
I just don't get all the Beth Leavel appeal. Not a lot of range or depth -- it's always the same performance no matter the show or the acceptance speech. Oh well.
If they want (and need) a name, heaven forbid it be Debra Messing.
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Updated On: 6/14/13 at 02:42 PM
mb87
Understudy Joined: 10/12/12
#21Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:52pmIs it just continually losing money? Is that why everyone assumes it'll close? I always figured they got 1 or 2 more 'star names' for Hannigan before it closed. I figured they'd make it through the holiday season, and wrap up in the New Year. Guess everyone seems to say the shows done with.
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#22Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 3:04pm
Jackie Hoffman would get me to pay full price.
In the realm of "star names" the following could be likely candidates
-Rosie O'Donnell
-Kathie Lee Gifford (which could just work)
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Starship
Broadway Star Joined: 7/29/12
#23Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 3:08pm
I hope it doesn't close...even though I'm not really a fan of the story I feel that Annie is a great show for families right now on Broadway and it features a pretty talented cast.
#24Who will replace Jane Lynch?
Posted: 6/14/13 at 3:11pm
Kathie Lee played the role at MSG.
Rosie O'Donnell would be a disaster. She just doesn't fit the sexier edge that has returned to the role for this production, and her singing is painful. Jane actually made it work.
Jackie Hoffman might not have overt sex appeal, but my god, she'd be phenomenal.
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