Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
#1Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 5:19pm
Is six weeks too much time to speculate?
The TodayTix offers and the get-a-second-ticket-for $20 through 9/2 makes me think a new star could be joining the show on 9/4.
Do you think they will stunt cast another role? Who could be the new Jenna? Any ideas?
robskynyc
Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/18
#2Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 5:25pm
I really hope they give it to Stephanie Torns. She's proved in betweens Kat's runs that the show can hold the same box office numbers
#3Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 6:08pm
I would not be too surprised if Sara did another brief run at this point.
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#4Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 6:33pm
msmp said: "I would not be too surprised if Sara did another brief run at this point."
I have a feeling that, whenever it does close, Sara will close out the run. (I also wonder if Billy Porter will do the same for KINKY BOOTS?)
If it's more-or-less maintaining its numbers without a star, they should stick with a Broadway person (or promote the understudy) unless their advance is really low for the fall.
#5Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 6:33pm
Maybe they bring back Betsy? Or depending on her tour contract, Desi.
As far as possible stunt cast, what’s kelly Clarkson up to?
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#6Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 6:42pmI heard it’s a wife of a tony award winner actor but I could be wrong ....
#7Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 6:53pmI still want Bareilles and Ben Folds as Dr. Pomatter.
#8Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 7:16pm
darquegk said: "I still want Bareilles and Ben Folds as Dr. Pomatter."
I would prefer Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner as Dr. Pomatter.
#9Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 7:17pmI'm still Jennifer Nettles or bust
DarlingElegantine
Swing Joined: 11/22/15
#10Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 8:11pm
WldKingdomHM said: "I heard it’s a wife of a tony award winner actor but I could be wrong ...."
That narrows it down..
For real though, Heidi Blickenstaff? No idea what projects shes got booked at the moment though.
Laura Osnes was on the cards for a while, but I doubt she'd replace.
Sondheimite
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/14
#11Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 9:09pm
WldKingdomHM said: "I heard it’s a wife of a tony award winner actor but I could be wrong ...."
Carrie Coon?
Broadway World's Fireman.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#12Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 9:11pmLoretta Swit, perhaps?
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TheCooler
Chorus Member Joined: 8/11/17
#13Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 9:59pm
I do think they will need someone with name recognition after McPhee leaves..show has been struggling a bit as of late and as good as the understudy maybe, this show needs someone they can market. I do believe show could be coming to an end on broadway shortly and hopefully sara will close the show out just like Bette is doing with Hello Dolly.
#14Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 11:18pm
Also wonder who will replace Erich. Has Drew already said he’s returning?
I feel like they should try stunt casting for Becky.
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strongestsuit12
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#15Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/19/18 at 11:56pm
Ashley Spencer would be outstanding for this role! Saw her sing a few songs this week and she nailed it.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#16Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 4:38amI know that she just began performances in Wicked, and is likely contracted for a year, but I think that Jessica Vosk would be a fantastic Jenna if Waitress is still running when she’s done with Wicked and is available.
#17Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 6:26amNicolette Robinson? She’s the wife of Leslie Odom Jr., a great vocalist on her own, and would be the first Black Jenna.
jbird5
Broadway Star Joined: 12/20/15
#18Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 7:02amSarah Jessica Parker? If a 40 yr old can play Eliza ...
Harpz2006
Broadway Star Joined: 1/3/08
#20Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 8:12am
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robskynyc
Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/18
#21Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 9:56am
Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like they should try stunt casting for Becky."
jorge didnt they just do this? katie lowes from scandal... idk if that counts lol
killerqueen
Swing Joined: 4/14/17
#22Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 10:02am
robskynyc said: "Call_me_jorge said: "I feel like they should try stunt casting for Becky."
jorge didnt they just do this? katie lowes from scandal... idk if that counts lol
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Katie is playing Dawn, not Becky :)
#23Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 10:02am
^wrong role. she plays dawn. I think Becky would lend itself better to a stunt cast than any of the other roles.
Nicolette Robinson wouldn’t be bad. Speaking of POC Jenna’s, would love to see Aisha Jackson return to Waitress as a Jenna cover or as Jenna herself.
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#24Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 10:07amIt’s Nicolette Robinson, will be announced very soon :)
#25Who could be coming into Waitress post-McPhee?
Posted: 7/20/18 at 1:47pm
phan24 said: "It’s Nicolette Robinson, will be announced very soon :)"
Just like the Sunday film that was greenlit with Jake that we never heard anything about...
