I'm not saying Huntington isn't a prestigious theater or that Lenk is too good to work there. But she just won a leading actress Tony Award. She isn't going to step back into a play in which she had a very featured role, in a regional production, however acclaimed the theater may be. I would hope she has a few bigger opportunities in front of her, at least over the next few years.
^We're to believe he is not leaving in October. The press releases for Brandon Uranowitz state that he's joining a cast that includes him. He must have extended his contract.
Well, yeah, I'm not arguing that many of ALW's decisions are capricious. But HE himself almost certainly had no hand in deciding who performed at this event. So again, just wondering why the Wing reached out to Lenk/why Lenk herself was inclined to accept, frankly.
Since we're speculating with abandon anyways! I will say...
Perhaps there is SOME truth to Lenk working on an ALW something? I only say it because I wonder why she was one of the chosen performers for this evening of tribute to begin with. The other performers all have clear connections to him (save for Newell who was only added last minute when Heather Headley dropped out). Obviously it's not unbelievable that the powers that be wanted to book the most recent Tony wi
Riedel on revival talk for ALW's Song and Dance Sep 28
2018, 10:12:18 AM
He is so slimy and just operates in a news cycle that has so outgrown him. She sang a song at a benefit FOR HIM and now suddenly a rumor is sparked? Stop trying to make it happen. It’s not going to happen.
Secret Garden DID announce itself for this season, but the details were scarce and there's been virtually no followup so it's doubtful it will come to fruition. Though that being said, when Head Over Heels does finally shutter (sorry, all), I can't imagine the Hudson will sit vacant for too long.
This report about Sharone is why I wonder how the show will go on when Katrina leaves. It IS gorgeous no question, but so much of its beauty rests upon the punch Dina packs. It is such a specific kind of performance required (which is to say no doubt Sharone is INCREDIBLY talented), but if the role doesn't fit the performer like a sultry glove, I don't see it working the same way. Again I say, if she is in fact leaving in October and not renewing her contract, I pray they are dil
Obviously not a principal, but I just saw that Alok Tewari will be joining the cast of MTC's India Pale Ale, which I do believe will be the first official departure (save for Shalhoub, of course). Anyone here heard anything about anyone else as of now?
I am dying to know who's staying, who's going, and who will replace those that do depart. If Lenk is leaving, lord I hope the team is hard at work finding someone who can carry that mantle. This is a show that could very fall flat without a leading lady of matched magnetism.
Katrina Lenk Vacation Aug 17
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You’ll likely be seeing Madison as she’s the main standby. Sharons is the understudy and thus likely won’t go on as Dina ever unless both Lenk and Micucci are unable.
^Not a clue! Though Ari'el Stachel did do a somewhat recent interview that said he was leaving in October so if that is still true then looks like he's not extending. And I know Sasson Gabay (who only joined a bit ago) signed a yearlong contract. No idea about anyone else. Any others on here know?
The idealist in me thinks she wouldn't be dying to burn up her vacation time since she's gone this long without using it, but also certainly wouldn't blame her for that. Time will tell, I suppose. In fact, I suspect we'll be getting announcements of cast departures within the month (whether or not Lenk leaves, others certainly plan to).
Wonder how this bodes for whether she's extending her contract. I'd imagine she wouldn't take a week off from performances just three weeks prior to the presumed end of her involvement in the show (they hit the year mark the first week of October). But also, who knows.
