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Post by deej4life on Apr 1, 2023 14:59:09 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for both shows today (1st April, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Mar 31, 2023 12:46:50 GMT
Alexia bringing us the Julia Murney BMD option is truly a gift!
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Post by deej4life on Mar 23, 2023 0:04:14 GMT
I often wonder why there is such an aversion to implementing an alternate system for Elphaba?
Many other shows in the West End and on Broadway have alternates for some of their leading roles. This ensures the lead is well rested and not pushed to their limit. Seemingly, this doesn't negatively impact their ticket sales.
Elphaba has also had many formal and informal alternate arrangements over the years...
Amanda Harrison in Australia had Jemma Rix as her alternate. Once Jemma became lead, her standbys would typically perform two shows per week.
Willemijn Verkaik had an alternate perform two shows per week in her non-English speaking productions of Wicked.
Jodie Steele was listed as alternate for Jackie Hughes on the Asia leg of the International Tour, and would usually perform two or more shows a week.
Even Jessica Vosk unofficially took a matinee off each weekend when she was on the 2NT in the US.
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Post by deej4life on Mar 22, 2023 13:16:38 GMT
How long should we expect to be waiting before the remaining lead cast is announced? They announced Laura's casting incredibly early.
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Post by deej4life on Mar 19, 2023 13:40:11 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba today. Samantha Thomas is returning once again as Glinda (19th March, 2023).
Alexia and Lucy have now both missed the full second week of their contracts.
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Post by deej4life on Mar 18, 2023 11:24:49 GMT
The revolving door of Wicked UK continues!
Samantha Thomas is returning to play Glinda for both shows today. Nicolla Espallardo is on as Elphaba (18th March, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Mar 17, 2023 22:01:58 GMT
Rebecca Gilliland would be an amazing candidate for standby Elphaba on the upcoming tour. I hope the producers consider her, considering she has been at their beck and call for the last year!
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Post by deej4life on Mar 17, 2023 19:42:10 GMT
It's a Wicked UK tradition for a cast member to give an emotional farewell and return within two weeks!
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Post by deej4life on Mar 16, 2023 19:25:52 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight. Lisa-Anne Wood is on as Glinda (16th March, 2023).
Hoping they both feel better and are back in the show soon!
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Post by deej4life on Mar 15, 2023 17:17:52 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for both shows today. Lisa-Anne Wood is on as Glinda (15th March, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Mar 14, 2023 18:56:11 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight. Lisa-Anne Wood is on as Glinda (14th March, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Mar 12, 2023 13:15:38 GMT
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba again today (March 12th, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Mar 11, 2023 12:03:54 GMT
Hopefully Alexia is doing okay and will be back soon. She really made an impression so far this week!
Of note, Amy Webb is absent once again. Luckily Nicola is a very consistent understudy.
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Post by deej4life on Mar 8, 2023 12:22:25 GMT
I was shocked when I saw the show on Broadway and realised how funny Glinda can actually be throughout the show? Amanda Jane Cooper had me in hysterics throughout. It's a pity UK Glindas aren't allowed to reach those same heights.
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Post by deej4life on Feb 27, 2023 16:57:51 GMT
I never got the chance to see Laura in London, so I'm happy that I will be getting many opportunities to see her on tour.
From what I've been told she is an incredibly consistent Elphaba who has great strengths both vocally and in her acting.
I'm excited to see how she develops the role further as lead on tour!
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Post by deej4life on Feb 25, 2023 15:19:46 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for both shows today (25th February, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Feb 21, 2023 2:27:33 GMT
I miss the days of Jackie Hughes and the stage door Nutella. Simpler times, pure bliss.
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Post by deej4life on Feb 15, 2023 15:33:56 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for the matinee today (15th February, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Feb 13, 2023 14:20:26 GMT
Would love to see The Little Mermaid return to the stage!
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Post by deej4life on Feb 11, 2023 0:22:57 GMT
Amy Webb was on as Elphaba tonight (10th February, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Feb 7, 2023 20:48:23 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight (7th February, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Feb 4, 2023 13:58:00 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for both shows today (4th February, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jan 30, 2023 18:14:42 GMT
For those interested, tickets are now on sale for Bristol, Bradford and Southampton!
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Post by deej4life on Jan 26, 2023 19:40:41 GMT
Carina Gillespie is on as Glinda tonight (26th January, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jan 25, 2023 13:59:14 GMT
Charli Baptie is on as Glinda for both shows today (25th January, 2023)
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Post by deej4life on Jan 24, 2023 17:46:17 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight. Charli Baptie is also returning to play Glinda (24th January, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jan 20, 2023 1:20:29 GMT
Interesting to see a lot of people on twitter commenting on how Elphaba needs a steady alternate. I know this an unpopular opinion but Rachel Tucker and particularly Willemijn Verkaik did it for donkeys years, knocking it out the park 8 shows a week consistently...if you're good enough you're good enough and can do it 8 shows a week... The only thing I can agree with here is that this is indeed an unpopular opinion.
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Post by deej4life on Jan 19, 2023 16:28:13 GMT
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba again tonight (19th January, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jan 18, 2023 13:04:56 GMT
Maggie Lynne is now on as Nessa for both shows today instead (18th January, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jan 18, 2023 11:44:21 GMT
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba for both shows today. Rebecca Gilliland has also returned to play Nessarose for both shows (18th January, 2023).
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