New Dog in Annie?
New Dog in Annie?
#1New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 11:28am
Does anyone know why Casey (Stray Dog, Sandy Understudy) has been replaced by a new dog, Mikey? As a dog, what reasons are there to replace them in the show? I do not have much knowledge on this topic, so just curious!
Updated On: 2/2/13 at 11:28 AM
jetts7
Leading Actor Joined: 5/22/11
#2New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 2:00pm
Maybe Casey was demanding a star salary and too many perks - you know, wet instead of dry food, etc.?
Okay, I don't know either.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#3New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 2:02pmYou should read Bill Berloni's book "Broadway Tails". There could be any vast array of reasons why a dog would leave a show handled by Bill as he is VERY good with them. He often uses the "understudy" role to train one of his new dogs into a 'staple' show and then he can send them out to star in various productions. If the dog is not happy, he will pull the dog out. If something happened to spook the dog either on the stage or in the theatre, he will bring in a new animal.. someone may be allergic to a particular animal. On the more tragic side, if an animal is ill, Bill will remove them and get them the best care that he can possibly find... I think the important, and only real thing to remember here is that. Bill will not FORCE an animal to work.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#4New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 3:10pmMaybe the dog is sick. Maybe the dog was terrified of being on stage. Maybe the dog bit a cast/crew member. Maybe the dog can't handle the pressure. Maybe the dog can't remember his cues.
jeffmiele
Broadway Star Joined: 11/6/07
#5New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 3:29pmIs Casey the one that had the surgery during rehearsals? it was shown in that Search for Sandy documentary... Like others said, there could be tons of reasons but maybe that hip/leg issue was acting up again
#6New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 4:40pmCasey is the dog that had surgery, as shown in the Search For Sandy documentary, so he could be having health issues again. Or it could be a number of things, as everyone has stated above. He might just not want to perform at all.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#8New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 6:01pm
There is a juicy story here. Apparently, during curtain call on January 15th, Lilla Crawford (Annie) remarked "that's a wrap." Casey, who had gone on that night, thought she said "that was crap" and bit her. There was a terrible scene. I am surprised you didn't read about it in Michael Riedel's column. Anyway, they both made "Get rid of that bitch or I walk" ultimatums and the producers decided Casey would go. Sad.
Updated On: 2/2/13 at 06:01 PM
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#10New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 9:24pmI heard Casey found brown M&Ms in his dressing room and threw a fit.
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#11New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/2/13 at 9:43pmSome little girl screeches "Tomorrow" eight times a week and you have to ask why? Dogs, unlike humans, don't have to pretend that they enjoy that.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Ed_Mottershead
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#12New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/3/13 at 11:57amI just caught up with the show on Friday. Sandy is now being played by Sunny and it was a hoot for all the wrong reasons. There was no rapport at all between Crawford and Sunny -- in fact, he turned away from her and looked bored the whole time. She literally had to pull Sunny towards her. It put me in mind of the "Dog Act," that used to be on the old Ed Sullivan Show, where a very uncooperative canine refuses to do any of the tricks and the guy had to pull the dog, paw by paw, up on the table.
BroadwayEd
#13New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/3/13 at 12:28pmSunny has always been the principal Sandy (and she looked scared at the preview I attended)!
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#14New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/4/13 at 4:28pmThe old dog was a real bitch and wouldn't sign at the stagedoor. Hope the new one is friendlier.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#15New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/4/13 at 4:52pm
"in fact, he turned away from her and looked bored the whole time."
Idina and Kristin did that in Wicked.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Updated On: 2/4/13 at 04:52 PM
GoshGeeGolly
Chorus Member Joined: 1/5/12
#16New Dog in Annie?
Posted: 2/6/13 at 6:45pmI'd like to see this guy "Bill" stand in for a dog just once.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
