Who will replace Jane Lynch?

#1

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:52am

Has 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?

#2

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:55am

Elaine Strich, if for no other reason than to get her back to NYC!!!

#3

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:55am

In the end, most roles go to Jayne Houdyshell...

#4

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:56am

Chris Colfer.
(You thought I was gonna say Lea Michele didn'tcha?)

#5

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 11:59am

Why no CC, every other show is doing drag this season... LOL

#6

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:00pm

Beth Leavel would be amazing!

#7

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:05pm

I assume it will close.

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#8

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:06pm

Susan Blackwell

#9

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:14pm

Susan Blackwell

Brilliant!

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#10

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:19pm

Nanette Fabray

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#11

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:34pm

Rosie O'Donnell. LOL.

#12

Who 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!

#13

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:44pm

Harvey Fierstein

#14

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:47pm

Glenn Closing Notice

#15

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:53pm

Unfortunately I think it's going to close too.

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#16

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 12:57pm

My 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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#17

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 1:20pm

Patti LuPone!

#18

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 1:29pm

Can they draft Harriet Harris?

#19

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:22pm

Does 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).

#20

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:36pm

Megan Mullally, please.

#21

Who 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

#22

Who will replace Jane Lynch?

Posted: 6/14/13 at 2:52pm

Is 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.

#23

Who 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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#24

Who 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.

#25

Who 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.