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[Marquise]

Posted: 6/23/10 at 10:56pm

Too bad that Matthew Morrison is tied up with his commitments to glee because I would have cast him as Chuck Baxter.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/23/10 at 11:13pm

I think Morrison is wrong for the role...I wouldn't mind seeing Stephen Lynch in the role.

[jerseygirl4]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 7:12am

Hands down they should give it to SARAH JANE EVERMAN. have you seen her in the role? She is stupendous!

[AC126748]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 8:05am

How about Jenny Powers? Sure, she's far from a draw, but I think she'd knock it out of the park.

[mamaleh]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 8:10am

When Hayes leaves, I'd love to see Steve Pasquale as Baxter. He's been absent from the musical stage much too long.

I don't really care who replaces Chenoweth.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 10:42am

I really don't think they need a name at this point, it seems Hayes' name is driving the box office.

My choice? Sally Murphy. Yeah, she's a tad too old but she plays much younger than she is and has the vulnerability that Cheno is missing. I really think it would change the dynamic of the whole show for the better.

[AC126748]

Posted: 6/26/10 at 10:48am

^ If they cast Chenoweth, I can't see someone in Sally Murphy's age range out of the realm of possibility. I mean, she did play Tzeitel at the tender age of 43.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 7:37am

Idina Menzel

[Dsiggy15]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 1:19pm

Jackie Hoffman.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 1:30pm

Lillias White

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 4:34pm

Pasquale's an amazing talent, but totally wrong for this role, IMO.

I love the idea of Laura Osnes. I had seen South Pacific and had dates mixed up - thought Kelli was on. While I was still disappointed, Laura was surprisingly lovely.

I feel like she may be a bit too contemporary, but I'd be interested to hear Jenn Colella sing some of these.

[suttonfoster]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 8:28pm

I actually LOVE the idea of Megan Hilty now. I think I would actually choose her over Osnes

[backwoodsbarbie]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 8:35pm

I actually thought Megan Hilty as well. In terms of box office sales, Kristin obviously appeals to the "Wicked audience" and Megan can also pull in parts of that fan base. Also, what about Ali Mauzey?

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 8:38pm

No. megan Hilty will not sell tickets. A few fangirls will rush to see her, but that's not enough to sustain ticket sales.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 6/27/10 at 9:29pm

I actually like the idea of Megan Mullally. She's not really right for the part, but neither was Kristin Chenoweth.

[PReeves2]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:22am

is this show going to last after Sean and Kristin leave? I always thought it would be closing after that, much like Addams Family.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 3:12am

Kristin is leaving in September, Sean is staying with the show so the idea is that the producers will cast someone to replace Chenoweth. I imagine they want someone who's kind of a name. I actually like the idea of Laura Osnes in the role, not sure who else they'd get. Laura Benanti? Her voice type isn't necessarily right for the role either. I'm really curious to know who they are looking at for the part.

[americanboy99]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 11:05am

Benanti would be interesting. I'd love to hear her sing those songs. Her voice simmers a little more than Chenoweth's and that may lend itself to Fran's songs. But I'm loving the idea of Osnes. I can see her really looking great making that cheesy face on the poster next to Hayes.

[michael2]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 11:52am

How about Chita Rivera.

[LindaTNo1]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:55pm

Borstalboy

I agree with you on your comment about Sean Hayes "driving the box office". He definitely sells the show but I think that Kristin, Katie, Dick and Tony also help alot to sell the show too.

I have concerns about the survivability of Promises, Promises when each cast member ends their contractural obligations and departs the show, moving on to other projects. Alot of shows do fine but eventually end their runs on Broadway at some point in time. Maybe Promises, Promises will do some national touring shows.

Kristin's understudy does fine so maybe that will work out. What are the contract dates for the others, with Kristin ending her contract in September to prepare for the next season of Glee?

It would be nice to see this production go for a comfortable 2 year run with maybe a 3rd year extension. Who knows!

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 2:59pm

Katie Finneran and Dick Latessa are not selling tickets. Come on now.

t would be nice to see this production go for a comfortable 2 year run with maybe a 3rd year extension.

That's being extremely generous.

[Liz7]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 3:03pm

Kristin is not leaving in September to prepare for Glee. She has always only had a 6 month contract.

[sondheimfan2]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 3:55pm

"definitely sells the show but I think that Kristin, Katie, Dick and Tony also help alot to sell the show too."

"Alot of shows do fine"

""a lot" not "alot"

No such word exists

[Bwaynerd]

Posted: 6/28/10 at 4:05pm

KERRY BUTLER

[goldenboy]

Posted: 7/17/10 at 4:10pm

Okay it's july
and September is coming soon.
Who are they getting??