Posts tagged Stephanie Torns
Video Footage: Brown, McKinnell, and Torns in GLITTER AND BE GREEN
0Check out these videos of Stefanie Brown (former Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, u/s Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), Lesley McKinnell (former ensemble, u/s Glinda – 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, u/s Nessarose – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former swing, u/s Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), and Stephanie Torns (former s/b Elphaba – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour) performing in GLITTER AND BE GREEN, a cabaret held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in January featuring the three WICKED alums. The clips available, which are courtesy of Ms. Brown and Benjamin Rauhala from YouTube, are embedded below for your convenience.
The first clip is a B-Roll from the concert. The second clip features Ms. McKinnell and Ms. Torns performing an acoustic version of “Poker Face”, and the third clip features the three performing “For Good”:
Brown, McKinnell & Torns Set for GLITTER AND BE GREEN
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Stefanie Brown (former Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, u/s Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), Lesley McKinnell (former ensemble, u/s Glinda – 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, u/s Nessarose – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former swing, u/s Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), and Stephanie Torns (former s/b Elphaba – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour) will perform in the upcoming cabaret, GLITTER AND BE GREEN. This event is set for 9:30 PM on January 14 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. GLITTER AND BE GREEN will feature musical direction by Benjamin Rauhala and will include many trios, medleys and mash-ups of Stephen Schwartz tunes, musical theatre classics, as well as Disney and pop songs.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 West 42nd Street. There will be a $12 cover charge, plus a $15 food/beverage minimum. For reservations, call (212) 695-6909.
Video Footage: Brown, McKinnell, Torns sing “You Could Drive a Person Crazy”
0Check out this video of Stefanie Brown (former Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), Lesley McKinnell (former ensemble, u/s Glinda, Nessarose – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former swing, u/s Nessarose – 1st Ntl. Tour), and Stephanie Torns (former s/b Elphaba – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Ntl. Tour) performing “You Could Drive a Person Crazy” from COMPANY on November 13 at “Oh Sandy”, a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
The video is credited to YouTube user FamousinNY and is embedded below for your convenience.
Cast Update: 2nd National Tour
02nd National Tour
Gina Ferrall has replaced Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible.
Jay Russell has replaced Timothy Britten Parker as Doctor Dillamond.
Alyssa Fox has replaced Stephanie Torns as the standby for Elphaba.
Joel Ingram has replaced KJ Hippensteel in the ensemble and as an understudy for Fiyero and the Witch’s Father/Ozian Official.
Allison Leo temporarily replaced Kerry Blanchard in the ensemble and as the Witch’s Mother the previous week. Ms. Blanchard has since returned to the company.
Nicky Venditti has joined the company as a swing.
Alyssa Fox to Join 2nd National Tour
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Alyssa Fox
Alyssa Fox (former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – San Francisco) will be joining the 2nd National Tour of “Wicked” as the standby for Elphaba on October 3, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. She replaces Stephanie Torns (s/b Elphaba – 2nd Nat’l Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway, 1st Nat’l Tour), who leaves on September 30, 2012 in Louisville, KY. Ms. Torns will have been with the show for nearly four years when she departs, having performed as Elphaba in each of the current open American companies.
Media: WICKED In Dayton
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Paul Kreppel as The Wizard
Check out these articles from the 2nd National Touring Company’s stop in Dayton, Ohio!
Get ready to feel a little bit “Wicked” – Includes behind-the-scenes video footage of the stage setup and comments from Company Manager, Erica Norgaard
Here comes the Wizard: ‘Wicked’ showing in Dayton, East Lansing – Interview with Paul Kreppel – The Wizard
Quickest way to “green” a Wicked witch – Includes a time-lapse video of Stephanie Torns – s/b Elphaba, getting green.
The ‘Wicked’ world of life on the road - Includes comments from Kelly Ann Gray – Assistant Company Manager and KJ Hippensteel – ensemble, u/s Fiyero, Witch’s Father
‘Wicked’ wowing audiences – Includes comments from fans of the show and Linda Graff,one of the drivers who takes the tour equipment from town to town
Cast Update: 1st National Tour, 2nd National Tour
0First National Tour
Cristy Candler has replaced Stefanie Brown as Nessarose.
Pamela Shandrow has replaced Melanie Field as a member of the ensemble and an understudy for Madame Morrible.
Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible
Second National Tour
Marilyn Caskey has replaced Jody Gelb as Madame Morrible.
Timothy Britten Parker replaced Martin Moran as Doctor Dillamond.
Stephanie Torns has replaced Christine Dwyer as the standby for Elphaba.
KJ Hippensteel has replaced Daniel Torres in the ensemble and as an understudy for Fiyero.
Stephanie Torns to Succeed Christine Dwyer as Elphaba standby on 2nd Ntl. Tour
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Stephanie Torns
Stephanie Torns (former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – Broadway, 1st National Tour) will be succeeding Christine Dwyer (s/b Elphaba – 2nd Ntl. Tour; former ensemble, u/s Elphaba – 2nd Ntl. Tour) as the standby for Elphaba on the 2nd National Tour of “Wicked” on December 20, 2011.
This will give Ms. Torns the distinctive honor of joining Marcie Dodd (former Elphaba – San Francisco, 2NT, Broadway; Elphaba s/b – Los Angeles; former Nessarose – Los Angeles; former u/s Elphaba & Nessraose – 1NT) as one of two ladies who have performed the role of Elphaba in all three currently opened United States productions.
Congratulations, Stephanie!
Cast Update: Broadway, 1st National Touring Production
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Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda
*Note: These cast updates cover the past few weeks due to regular posts not being made. We hope to resume regular posts next week.
Broadway Production
Caroline Bowman has replaced Stephanie Torns in the ensemble and as an understudy for Elphaba.
Maia Evwaraye-Griffin has returned to the ensemble, replacing Kristina Fernandez.
Brian Munn has replaced Anthony Galde as a swing and understudy for The Wizard and Dr. Dillamond.
Heather Spore has returned in the ensemble and as an understudy for Glinda. Amanda Rose, who was a temporary replacement for her, has left the production.
Briana Yacavone, who was a swing and understudy for Nessarose, has left the production.
1st National Touring Production
Katie Rose Clarke has replaced Amanda Jane Cooper as Glinda.
Kyle Dean Massey has replaced Colin Hanlon as Fiyero.
Nicky Venditti has joined the cast as a swing and understudy for Chistrey.
Video Footage: WICKED Day – The Ultimate Encore
0Check out this video from WICKED Day, on October 30, 2011, which celebrated the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening on Broadway. Fans voted for their favorite song, which was sung by past and present WICKED cast members. The soloists featured in order are: Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda – Broadway; former Glinda – 1NT), Donna Vivino (s/b Elphaba – Broadway; former Elphaba, s/b Elphaba – 1NT), Kate Fahrner (s/b Glinda – Broadway; former Glinda – Chicago; former ensemble, u/s Glinda, Nessarose – Chicago), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible – Broadway), Kristy Cates (former Elphaba, former s/b Elphaba–Chicago; former u/s Elphaba–Broadway), Jackie Burns (Elphaba – Broadway; former Elphaba – 1NT), Cristy Candler (Nessarose – Broadway; former ensemble, u/s Nessarose, Witch’s Mother – Broadway), and Stephanie Torns (current Ensemble; u/s Elphaba – Broadway; former Ensemble; u/s Elphaba – 1NT). Also, see if you can spot the special appearance by one of the WICKED creative team!
The video was posted by OfficialWICKED on YouTube and has been embedded below for your convenience.