Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
#0Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 1:59pm
"Monty Python's SPAMALOT Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez will exit her lauded role as The Lady of the Lake in the Tony-winning musical Dec. 18, Playbill.com has learned.
Ramirez — who is in negotiations for a television job — will leave her current Broadway role later this year, according to the actress' agent. No replacement has yet been announced."
All the best to her and her new television project!
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/95613.html
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#1re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:03pmI love Ramirez. I can't wait to see what she does next. She was, by far, the best part of "Spamalot."
#2re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:06pmi agree...she made the show for me.
#3re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:10pmI loved the show, and Sara was one of the best parts!:) No one rocks "The Cow Song" like Sara.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.
#4re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:13pmI am so happy I got to see her perform. I wonder who they'll bring in to replace her.
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#5re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:18pm
Glad I got to see her. Loved her performance. Looking forward to her next project. Don't forget your admirers in San Diego!
-Mike
#6re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:23pmNot surprised, since they've been auditioning for her replacement! I wish her luck!!
"NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!"
MusicAndPassion
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/05
#7re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:39pmI'm excited. It was announced back in June, I believe, in the Entertainment Weekely that had the top 130 or something people of entertainment and she was 120 or around there, that she was in Spamalot until December.
wendy72
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/04
#8re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 2:49pmAnyone have any insight into her replacement? Any chance it would be Amy Spanger, as someone suggested?
JohnnyJune
Stand-by Joined: 3/15/05
#9re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:00pmSurprises she can even LAST that long as she seems to be such a big baby and miss every tuesday night show.
#10re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:02pmAs Rath once said: "5, 4, 3, 2...."
Fosse76
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#11re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:05pm
"It was announced back in June, I believe, in the Entertainment Weekely that had the top 130 or something people of entertainment and she was 120 or around there, that she was in Spamalot until December."
They all are...it was a standard Broadway contract. Actors shouldn't say they are staying longer until they are offered a new contract, because producers can ALWAYS replace a performer when their contract expires (I believe Thoroughly Modern Millie replaced two people after their contract expired, and they complained about it to the press).
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#12re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:07pmOk, now i'm really worried. I hope I can get a ticket before December. SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS TO BE MOI.
#13re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:24pmIf I'm not mistaken...isn't Amy Spanger supposed to be in THE WEDDING SINGER?
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
Tir Na Nog
Stand-by Joined: 3/31/05
#14re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:28pm
Later Sara!
Not like she ever showed up anyway.
Sara Ramirez = Overrated
=)
"One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music". - Stephen Sondheim
#15re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:29pm
I have no beef with her.
She was at the show both times I saw it...and couldn't have been nicer to me at the stage door.
After a matinee, mind you.
You're A-OK in my book, Sara.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#16re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:31pmGreat, now pass over that Tony to Kelli O'Hara.
#17re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:31pmAmy Spanger did the readings, but I believe she is no longer involved with the production. She was playing the sister, right? I know Laura Benanti has been cast as Julia.
#18re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:38pm
MEF, she was playing Holly, Julia's friend/Madonna wannabe.
As far as I know she's still with the production. She played the part in the workshop and the Playbill casting notice said they were only seeking understudies for all the parts because every role, except for Julia, had been offered to the actor that played it in the workshop.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#19re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:45pm
definetly glad i didnt wait too long in going to see her then :)
#20re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 3:56pmShe was there 1 of the 3 times I've seen the show, and she was very good, but so was her stand-by...Both were gracious at the stage door.
"NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!"
Tir Na Nog
Stand-by Joined: 3/31/05
#21re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:02pm
She was good. People act like "The Lady of the Lake" is some sort of "Shakespearean" role which takes a tremendous amount of acting talent. It simply does not. You need a decent belting voice and a good amount of comic timing (but not too much).
The award was given to the wrong girl. Kelli O'Hara gave a far better performance. She also showed up to perform. =)
"One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music". - Stephen Sondheim
#22re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:03pmThe award was given to the right woman.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
theatreguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
#23re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:07pmI might have to try standing room sometime to see her. Her understudy, Jenny Hill, was on when I saw it in August. She was great but Sara must be really special if she won the Tony for it. I was surprised by how little she actually does. Just comes on, sings a bit, then leaves. Does she even have any real dialogue until her scene with Arthur late in Act Two?
Tir Na Nog
Stand-by Joined: 3/31/05
#24re: Sara Ramirez to exit SPAMALOT in December
Posted: 10/11/05 at 4:07pm
"The award was given to the right woman."
Yeah and Idina deserved Best Actress for "Wicked" LOL
"One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music". - Stephen Sondheim
