Wicked Chicago Cast Changes

Posted: 12/1/05 at 1:42pm

January 22, Ana Gasteyer & Kate Reinders both leave, to be replaced by their understudies (Stand-Bys, actually, I think-- Today's Trib reported Understudies, so I'll go with that).

The ticket sales are going strong, so strong that I guess they don't think they need to get higher profile actresses. I am curious to see Kristy Cates, so that's OK I guess.

I was looking for tickets for a friend and was stunned to see that shows are still 100% sold out. She's looking for Friday, Saturday or Sunday and the first show to come up was April. I also saw that tickets are going for as much as $600 on StubHub and TicketsNow. I guess Wicked Mania is still going strong in Chicago.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:07pm

Here is the link.
Trib

Updated On: 12/1/05 at 02:07 PM

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:11pm

I'm I just cool, or has this been posted before...like...a long time ago?
Thanks for the article link though!

Kristy is taking over...is she the u/s or standby....but she's taking over as far as I know!

-Steph

[pndmnd]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:21pm

Kristy Cates is the standby.

And, not to thread jack, but I recently found out that an acquaintance of mine is joining the Chicago cast! So, yay for him!

[Popular]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:27pm

Well there is a little piece of the "who is taking over for Stephanie in March" puzzle. I don't know much about the Chicago cast but congrats to them!

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 4:11pm

so stacey is going to Chicago, who will be megan's new u/s or standby or what have you in NY?

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:14pm

yay! I can't wait to see Kristy!

[Candleshoe2]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:17pm

So, who will be Kristy's standby and understudy?

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:33pm

Noooo! My sister saw Kristy and hated her.

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 6:42pm

I've heard nothing but good things about Kristy, she is a legit soprano belter so I'm already a fan. I hate that horrible yelling "belt" that has become popular. It's damaging and is painful to watch.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 9:45pm

anyone else catch that it says kate's understudy who shall replace her is stacy morgain lewis (meg hilty's standby on broadway)? is she moving or is it a mistake?

[SweetJamie]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 9:58pm

she's moving to Chicago, i think it was just a typo

[RENThead414]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:03pm

I have seen the show twice in Chicago; the first time with Ana as Elphie, the second with Kristy as Elphie and honestly...Kristy did things with the part that Ana NEVER did....she was SO GOOD! And, we met her after the show, and she was *so* nice. Good for her :) I'm excited now! For anyone looking for tickets on sold-out days, there is also a drawing two hours before each show either in the theatre lobby or the Borders almost right next to the theatre for $25 front or second row tickets.

[Aigoo]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:19pm

Kristy has recieved mixed reviews obviously. It just depends on what type of "sound" you enjoy more and what portrayal the actress gives of Elphaba. I think she's absolutely fantastic.

[SweetJamie]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:21pm

I really, really like Kristy as well, I think she brings so much heart to the role, and I am really looking foward to seeing her take the lead

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:58pm

I think the role was always promised to Cates after Gasteyer left.

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 12/2/05 at 12:49am

Aigoo...I always agree with you :)

[Aigoo]

Posted: 12/2/05 at 1:04am

It was promised to Cates, actually. Whether Ana would've left or not, Kristy would have taken over Winter 2006.

[aegeusrocks]

Posted: 12/2/05 at 1:08am

Oh dear, this all is happening too fast for me. I need to get to ticketmaster, stat!

Posted: 1/4/06 at 12:55pm

Dee Roscioli is tne new Standby in Chicago for Elphaba

Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:31pm

Dee is a powerhouse! She's a friend of mine (we went to college together) and you will be blown away when she gets to perform!!
I just found out she got the standby yesterday!

[bwayrunner22]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 1:33pm

I have been taken with different people four times to Chicago (I'm not obsessed, but I am the only person who likes Broadway in my circle of friends). When I saw it in October Ana was the best I had seen her. I saw it December 17 and Ana sounded tired and her voice was like gaspy sometimes, it wasn't noticeable to the girl I was with, but I think it's time for someone new. I still loved Ana, and if you can see her go. Also in October I saw Kate's understudy, the name escapes me at the moment, and she was awesome. She was as talented as Kate and the person I was with that time didn't know why they hadn't chosen the u/s for the actual part. Kate and Ana will be missed, but change is good and I can't wait to see the new people.

[KChenowethfan]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 7:55pm

So Courtney Corey is no longer the standby for Elphaba when Kristy Cates takes over? I saw her last month and thought she was great.

ooops never mind- just remembered she was the understudy.

Updated On: 1/4/06 at 07:55 PM

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 7:59pm

Courtney never was standby. She's the understudy. I'm assuming that she'll stay the understudy, but I don't know.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 8:14pm

I sent out a some letters and ana was only not to respond