Over the last few weeks
speculation has begun over who should be the next lady to play Elphaba in the
London production of Wicked. I would like to point out that it has not yet been
announced whether or not Rachel Tucker, who is currently playing the role, will
be leaving at the next cast change.
The speculation that Rachel would be leaving began after an interview Rachel did for the Irish Times was published online. This is what was printed:
The speculation that Rachel would be leaving began after an interview Rachel did for the Irish Times was published online. This is what was printed:
Two years on, Tucker is unlikely to commit to another contract once her
current one expires: “No, I don’t think so, only because . . .” she says,
before halting. “The role is immense, it is amazing, but actually, no matter
how much effort and respect that you have for a character, there is a sell-by
date, I believe and I have witnessed it too often on stage. I started my third
contract in December and I finish it in October.
It has also been suggested that
Rachel said to somebody that she 'may be green again soon'. This could suggest a
few things such as she could be transferring to the Broadway production of
Wicked, playing Elphaba in a rumoured Wicked UK tour or even be joining the
cast of Shrek The Musical (which I think is unlikely).
Anyway, IF she is leaving then these are the actresses who have
apparently been seen auditioning and/or have been strongly linked with the
role:
(This list appears in alphabetical order)
·
Sabrina Aloeuche
·
Zoe Birkett
·
Amanda Coutts,
·
Nikki Davis-Jones
·
Siobhan Dillon
·
Eden Espinosa
·
Rachel John
·
Sophia Ragavelas
·
Lauren Samuels
You can read the full interview with Rachel Tucker for the Irish Times here:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2012/0619/1224318187965.html
Visit the Wicked website to find out more about the show and to book tickets!
www.wickedthemusical.co.uk
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