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Post by djp on May 12, 2016 17:32:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 17:32:47 GMT
I agree that Sheridan will probably return, don't you lot? She needs time just to re boost and get back on track.
But if we were talking new casting, I think Nicole Schwinger would be very good in the role but I think Denise Van Outen is more likely.
However, I still need to see Sheridan in June!
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Post by welsh_tenor on May 12, 2016 17:34:58 GMT
Kristin Chenoweth! #hillarious
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Post by djp on May 12, 2016 17:35:29 GMT
I agree that Sheridan will probably return, don't you lot? She needs time just to re boost and get back on track. But if we were talking new casting, I think Nicole Schwinger would be very good in the role but I think Denise Van Outen is more likely. However, I still need to see Sheridan in June! Sheridan has two problems though - what her Dad's cancer does to her stress levels, and what her Dad's cancer does to him. She's not in control of either situation, or its timescale. Brave to try this long. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 17:40:13 GMT
djp Do you think she'll be back by june?
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Post by Seriously on May 12, 2016 18:06:59 GMT
Martine McCutcheon.2
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Post by stevej678 on May 12, 2016 18:18:00 GMT
There's surely only one choice if Sheridan doesn't return.   |
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Post by horton on May 12, 2016 18:23:14 GMT
Maybe Emma Williams would consent to put some clothes on and take the role?
Needs to be a household name though really.
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Post by d'James on May 12, 2016 18:34:59 GMT
Eddie Redmayne? Danish Girls can be Funny.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 12, 2016 18:35:34 GMT
It needs to be someone quirky and not conventionally attractive. Jodie Prenger for example. - but she isn't a big enough name. Kerry Ellis? No. Natalie Casey? Maybe but still not big enough. Needs somone who can act better . Natalie Casey could act it, might be able to sing it, and would be quirky though. This Casey sounds great I'm all for "its not too late" but she might struggle with the opening scenes when Fanny is in pigtails.... shes about 50 for gawd's sake! |
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Post by Mira on May 12, 2016 19:40:52 GMT
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Post by littleflyer on May 12, 2016 20:02:16 GMT
Some of the suggestions of who should replace her are actually hilarious!!!!
My own opinion would be Lea Michelle or Carley Stenson
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Post by Dawnstar on May 12, 2016 20:25:03 GMT
For fantasy casting I'd like to hear Laura Pitt-Pulford do the role, after hearing her do a terrific rendition of People in concert last year, but again no use if they wanted a name.
I'd like to go & see Natasha Barnes again, as I thought she was fabulous at the Menier, but the Savoy prices are so high that I don't think I can afford to. Unless they allow people to return tickets & there is suddenly massive availability & hence discounts.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 12, 2016 20:36:09 GMT
Laura Pulver.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 12, 2016 20:37:09 GMT
(Someone ring Sherry and tell her we've recast it. She'll be back by Monday)
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Post by crabtree on May 12, 2016 21:22:42 GMT
Hannah Waddingham could certainly perform it but is physically not what is described.... but what a powerhouse.
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Post by ianm on May 12, 2016 21:39:59 GMT
While I am not suggesting that Sheridan will not return, and I do hope that she recovers from her present difficulties, if we are speculating who could take over, Shoshana Bean (an ex- Elphaba in America) is appearing as Fanny Brice in the North Shore, Massachusetts production of Funny Girl which ends towards the end of June. She is a smart talking New Yorker with a phenomenal voice and would have no difficulty with the songs and acting in Funny Girl. She also has had some Bette Midler experience when she appeared recently in the musical Beaches.
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Post by emilyrose on May 12, 2016 21:40:05 GMT
Just had an email from ATG with that press release and saying it may possibly affect the performance I've booked. NO mention of the possibility of exchanging or refunding if I'm unhappy with seeing an understudy. What a crock of sh*t. Not impressed. What date were you booked for? I had a look and haven't had one yet for mid June. Bit of a strange thing to do, they are admitting they are in a difficult position, I've been to many shows where the understudy is on and you just get a note in the programme or something, no big warning email. I wonder what will happen though, as they set a marker in giving tickets when she was off before. In all honesty, I don't mind seeing Natasha, I hear she is amazing, plus it's always nice to see and understudy come good in a role. The hard graft and years of training are all there for them, they just need their moment to shine. I have to say, I may be in the minority, but I think Sheridan is a bit overrated. She has talent, sure, but I don't think she is the best out there. I think she must need this time off, however it will be useless unless she actually goes and gets some help, maybe medical or rehab or something, but not diving further into self destruction and twitter rants and arguments. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 23:50:43 GMT
There's surely only one choice if Sheridan doesn't return. Ha! DJ14 will be elbowing people in the face to get to the front of that ticket queue!  |
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Post by Jon on May 12, 2016 23:54:48 GMT
There's surely only one choice if Sheridan doesn't return. Ha! DJ14 will be elbowing people in the face to get to the front of that ticket queue! All his posts will be nothing but emoticons! |
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Post by littleflyer on May 13, 2016 0:02:11 GMT
There's surely only one choice if Sheridan doesn't return. Ha! DJ14 will be elbowing people in the face to get to the front of that ticket queue! I've got tickets for 15th June, if this happens I'm willing to sell. Sorry I loved her in Girls Aloud but not a fan of the theatre work |
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Post by d'James on May 13, 2016 0:08:13 GMT
Cheryl then?
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Post by emilyrose on May 13, 2016 6:05:20 GMT
There are some lovely photos of Natasha outside the stage door, she looks so, so happy!
There are also some lovely ones of her and Darius from last night outside too, and the other night, sharing hugs.
I wonder if Sheridan has impacted on the other cast members, maybe it has been very hard for them too. I haven't noticed her and Darius together after a performance at all and I haven't seen much support from the cast in way of wishing her well, offering support.
Maybe it's been a tough time for them as well.
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Post by horton on May 13, 2016 6:18:36 GMT
Wasn't there talk a while back about Connie Fisher in Funny Girl?
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Post by aksis on May 13, 2016 6:39:06 GMT
What date were you booked for? I had a look and haven't had one yet for mid June. Bit of a strange thing to do, they are admitting they are in a difficult position, I've been to many shows where the understudy is on and you just get a note in the programme or something, no big warning email. I wonder what will happen though, as they set a marker in giving tickets when she was off before I do not find it strange that they announce the understudy will be on for (probably) the next 4 weeks. I can imagine people accept the understudy one night due to illness but if you get to the theatre thinking to see Sheridan Smith and get told it was announced three weeks ago she would not be on for a longer period there might be a lot of people being pissed off about not being informed. People are weird like that  ? |
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