SHOSHANA BEAN JENNA REPLACEMENT WAITRESS

[Lou2]

Anyone know / have any predictions for who's replacing Shoshana once she leaves July 7th?

[James Kerrigan2]

I wish Christine Dwyer could transfer from the tour and be replaced by Alison Luff or Emily Koch

Stephanie Torns will probably have a small stint as Jenna until the new Jenna comes

3 Options I have in mind are

- Lindsay Mendez (Would attract Broadway and Wicked fans to see Waitress again)

- Naya Rivera or Lea Michele (Glee)

- Laura Osnes (Very Popular on Broadway and has a new Hallmark movie coming out)

 

 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

It should be Colleen. She's too talented for Dawn.

[JennH]

James Kerrigan2 said: "I wish Christine Dwyer could transfer from the tour and be replaced by Alison Luff or Emily Koch

Stephanie Torns will probably have a small stint as Jenna until the new Jenna comes

3 Options I have in mind are

- Lindsay Mendez (Would attract Broadway and Wicked fans to see Waitress again)

- Naya Rivera or Lea Michele (Glee)

- Laura Osnes (Very Popular on Broadway and has a new Hallmark movie coming out)



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Well, Christine won't be replaced with either of those ladies as the tour is turning non union this fall...and while Waitress is great for the "quirky" types, who don't fit into cookie cutter type shows, I can't see any of the others in this somehow...certainly not Laura, she's much to pristine and perfect for Jenna, nor is her voice pop/rock enough. It'll be interesting for sure to find out who, this show is almost still running merely based on the "who will be next??" premise. Not that I want it to close, I love it so much, but I'm shocked it hasn't yet. 

[ACL2006]

It could be Dwyer as the equity tour is ending soon. But she likely wouldn't join until September. Torns could fill in until then.

 

The tour ends August 18, so Dwyer could join as early as the 20th.

[mailhandler777]

As much as I want it to happen it won't be Dwyer as she will be heading on her honeymoon after she closes the tour in August.

[Mike Barrett]

Shed also need to rehearse with the Broadway cast, so she couldn't replace immediately. I think its 2 weeks for replacement rehearsals. My expectation is that the show closes whener Todrick/Colleen are done, but I hope Im wrong. Still haven't been able to see this show. Anyone like Lindsey Mendez, Jackie Burns, or Jessica Vosk, or Chrstine Dwyer would make me buy a ticket for sure. 

[magictodo123]

Mike Barrett said: "Shed also need to rehearse with the Broadwaycast, so she couldn't replace immediately. I think its 2 weeks for replacement rehearsals. My expectation is that the show closes whener Todrick/Colleen are done, but I hope Im wrong. Still haven't been able to see this show. Anyone like Lindsey Mendez, Jackie Burns, or Jessica Vosk, or Chrstine Dwyer would make me buy a ticket for sure."

I can't remember if it was on here or some other social media platform, but I think I read somewhere that Vosk is rumored to be taking on the role at some point, I think I read in December. It honestly wouldn't surprise me. I think they'd sooner cast her than close, tbh. 

[VotePeron]

magictodo123 said: "Mike Barrett said: "Shed also need to rehearse with the Broadwaycast, so she couldn't replace immediately. I think its 2 weeks for replacement rehearsals. My expectation is that the show closes whener Todrick/Colleen are done, but I hope Im wrong. Still haven't been able to see this show. Anyone like Lindsey Mendez, Jackie Burns, or Jessica Vosk, or Chrstine Dwyer would make me buy a ticket for sure."

I can't remember if it was on here or some other social media platform, but I think I read somewhere that Vosk is rumored to be taking on the role at some point, I think I read in December. It honestly wouldn't surprise me. I think they'd sooner cast her than close, tbh."

 

Vosk has been very publicly voicing her desire to play Jenna, but nothing has ever been close to confirmed or rumored of an actual run.

I would imagine they let Stephanie Torns play until an early January 2020 closing, with Sara coming back for a couple of weeks sometime in that. 

 

[Ryantheatrekid]

Alison Luff is the next Jenna!

[Call_me_jorge]

Alison will be great!

[VintageSnarker]

With Shoshana now leaving on July 21st, that's about a month before the stunt casting of Dawn and Ogie in August should hopefully get them through September. I'm still hoping for a country star as Jenna somewhere down the line.

[FlyHigh523]

Yes yes YES. Alison is SUCH an underrated talent. She will be INCREDIBLE.

[gleek4114]

VintageSnarker said: "With Shoshana now leaving on July 21st, that's about a month before the stunt casting of Dawn and Ogie in August should hopefully get them through September. I'm still hoping for a country star as Jenna somewhere down the line."

I’ve been wanting Jennifer Nettles to play Jenna ever since I saw her in concert a couple years ago!

[Phillytheatreguy10]

She's a fantastic choice...however I see more stunt casting in supporting roles coming for the ticket sales to increase any.

[ampi2]

yay for alison! always knew she’d be jenna someday, she’s so great for the role

[ND_2000]

This is PERFECT! Alison is so underrated. I hope this becomes a big moment for her!

[ACL2006]

How long is she in the show for?

[steven22]

It’s about time Alison steps into WAITRESS. I guess I’ll be making another trip to the diner...

[bwayphreak234]

I LOVE Alison Luff - she is so great.