Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre- Page 2
Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
bwayboy22
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/12
#25Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 2/12/21 at 3:00pm
Kad said: "...didanyone seriously think Barbra Streisand would ever do theater again? Her last Broadway show was Funny Girl in 1965."
There was a lot of talk, pre-pandemic, that she would reopen the newly renovated Palace Theater with a short 6 to 8 week concert residency. Not sure if this is still on the table, but can’t see it being out of the realm of possibility.
#26Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 2/12/21 at 4:00pm
I hope Sara Bareilles comes back but I don't see her coming back unless she writes another musical 
#27Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 2/12/21 at 4:15pmKevin Kern, a Broadway ensemble staple, seems to have retired from acting and is solely in real estate.
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LarryD2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/14
#28Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 2/13/21 at 4:01pm
A few years ago, after Bette Midler had a success with I'LL EAT YOU LAST, Streisand signaled she would be interested in doing something similar. But she also made it clear she had no interest in doing eight shows a week -- she wanted to do three or four, tops. That was the end of that.
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#29Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 2/13/21 at 4:47pm
LarryD2 said: "A few years ago, after Bette Midler had a success with I'LL EAT YOU LAST, Streisand signaled she would be interested in doing something similar. But she also made it clear she had no interest in doing eight shows a week -- she wanted to do three or four, tops. That was the end of that."
See I actually think having like a one woman/man show with two big stars alternating could really be fun. Like had Bette and Barbara split ILL EAT YOU LAST four shows each.
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#30Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/11/21 at 10:11pm
I really think now look at it:
Karen Olivio, Adrienne Warren.
But I think that Ian McKellan might be doing him last shows this summer, It wouldn't surprise me if he sticks to films after this, unless it was to transfer to Broadway.
It really is strange to see the golden era, and mid-70's real stars are becoming less and less (yes, I know age) but, still. It's sad to see.
#31Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/12/21 at 12:36am
Chita did four nights at 54 Below shortly before everything shut down.
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hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#32Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/12/21 at 10:53am
A Director said: "Theatrefanboy1 - Before posting, please do some research.
Joel is 88. Chita is 88. Maggie is 86. Julie is 85. Ian is 81. Helen is 75.
Do you really think they will return to the theatre is a 8 performances aweek show?
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I wouldn't count out older actors...James Earl Jones was still performing on Broadway from 2005 to as recently as 2016 when he was 85.
mxfish1313
Understudy Joined: 10/11/17
#33Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/12/21 at 6:49pm
BroadwayGuy12 said: "John Gallagher, Jr. was scheduled to lead the Avett Brothers musical with Stark Sands at Berkeley Rep last summer, but it was postponed to the summer of 2021. While it's almost certain it will be postponed again, I would be surprised if Gallagher, Jr. didn't stick with the project, as he's seemed pretty committed to it in the past."
Exactly what I was thinking. I have a ticket for this and agree that it will likely be postponed again, but I don’t think JGJ will drop out. Hoping the same for Stark Sands as I’ve missed him a couple other times in Broadway projects and have been a fan for a long time. Just waiting on those emails so I can get the new date in the planner!
#34Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/12/21 at 7:48pm
Theatrefanboy1 said: "I really think now look at it:
Karen Olivio, Adrienne Warren.
But I think that Ian McKellan might be doing him last shows this summer, It wouldn't surprise me if he sticks to films after this, unless it was to transfer to Broadway.
It really is strange to see the golden era, and mid-70's real stars are becoming less and less (yes, I know age) but, still. It's sad to see."
Karen Olivo has left and come back so many times. She’s like the Cher of theatre on a never ending farewell tour.
Also, did Adrienne Warren say somethiing about not coming back to TINA that we don’t know about?
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BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#35Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/14/21 at 6:21am
quizking101 said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "I really think now look at it:
Karen Olivio, Adrienne Warren.
But I think that Ian McKellan might be doing him last shows this summer, It wouldn't surprise me if he sticks to films after this, unless it was to transfer to Broadway.
It really is strange to see the golden era, and mid-70's real stars are becoming less and less (yes, I know age) but, still. It's sad to see."
Karen Olivo has left and come back so many times. She’s like the Cher of theatre on a never ending farewell tour.
Also, did Adrienne Warren say somethiing about not coming back to TINA that we don’t know about?"
No. In fact, in a response to a tweet from that obnoxious "We See You White Broadway" Twitter page, she actually said the opposite.
#36Theatre actors who won’t return to the theatre
Posted: 5/14/21 at 10:10am
BroadwayRox3588 said: "No. In fact, in a response to a tweet from that obnoxious "We See You White Broadway" Twitter page, she actually said the opposite."
Here: https://twitter.com/adriennelwarren/status/1389384327688032263
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