Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 11:19 AM
Hooray! Things were starting to get a little quiet, so I'm not surprised there's an announcement! Can't wait!
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 11:19 AMHooray! Things were starting to get a little quiet, so I'm not surprised there's an announcement! Can't wait!
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 03:27 PMIn all the sleepiness last night, I forgot to mention some bad news. Megan McGinnis is NOT the new Eponine. I know that's what was announced, but it seems that CM has already withdrawn the promotion from her. The man is clearly unbalanced, hiring and firing people faster than anyone can report. As of right now, Eponine has not been recast. Perhaps, if CM finds that he can't recast the role as he would like, he will leave it to Megan, but his intention is to replace her if he can. Clearly, he's an idiot, not to mention highly unprofessional. In addition to the actors who lost their jobs this week, it is sad to see that many people behind the scenes lost their jobs also. Apparently, he fired people left and right. I can only imagine what the morale at LM must be right now.
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Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 03:38 PMOh god, Les Mis is turning into my last show all over again (Twelve Angry Jurors). Lovely.
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 08:19 PMThat's really sad. People in the theater industry have things really hard. Despite all the glamour and glitz it appears to be, I can't imagine how stressful it is to have your JOB hang in the balance every day. Apparently, it doesn't matter if you're good (Ben Davis) or not, you can be dropped at any second. Terrible thing.
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 08:56 PMThe lesson here is NEVER work for Cameron Mackintosh if you can help it. He really is mentally unbalanced and has no idea what the hell he's doing. But when you're as rich as he is, I guess you don't have to make sense or care. 
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Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 at 09:52 PMJoanna: That's really sad. People in the theater industry have things really hard. Despite all the glamour and glitz it appears to be, I can't imagine how stressful it is to have your JOB hang in the balance every day. Apparently, it doesn't matter if you're good (Ben Davis) or not, you can be dropped at any second. Terrible thing.
If I had a penny for every time I've heard Hugh tells someone "I didn't get into this business to stay safe," it would cover my Starbucks habit for the rest of my life. Over the past two years, I've really come to admire the resilience of those that can tough it out.
I remember when CamMack. came to audit Phantom back in 2005. Hugh mentioned before the show that Sir C. would be in the audience that night ("And you did NOT hear that from ME"} and, while he had no worries because he was leaving in two weeks, I got the general sense that Sir C's presence was generally viewed as a visit from a potentially destructive deity.
Anyhow, I'm definitely curious about the news.
Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 12:16 AMWhat is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?
Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 12:39 AMJoanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?
Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever! 
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Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 01:05 AMLittle-Lotte:
Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?
Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!
Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC
Here's the basics on Sir C.
http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh
I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.
Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 04:02 AMGingersnap:
Little-Lotte:
Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?
Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!
Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC
Here's the basics on Sir C.
http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh
I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.
Oh dear... He has quite the intimidating resumé. o.o
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Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 04:19 AMEclipse:
Gingersnap:
Little-Lotte:
Joanna: What is the actual title/position of this fella anyway?
Cam Mac? He's the producer, so he owns the rights to all these big shows: Les Miz, Phantom, Cats, Miss Saigon, etc. If he produces your show, you can bet it's gonna run forever!
Except for the US production of "Martin Guerre" which had a basketful of problems on tour, several cast illnesses, and no theatre booked and ready for it on Broadway. It closed on the road without making it to NYC
Here's the basics on Sir C.
http://en.wikip...eron_Mackintosh
I was actually sitting close to him that night he audited Phantom. I only recognized him at intermission by his voice which I remembered from some interviews when the 2004 Phantom movie was released.Oh dear... He has quite the intimidating resumé. o.o
yeah seriously. he's done a lot more than i even realized. damnnn. 
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Posted On: Jun 20, 2007 at 03:15 PMSo, Cam Mac has changed his mind yet again!! and he gave the part to Megan. My guess is that he doesn't like her, but can't find someone he likes better. At the present moment, Megan is extremely sick and has lost her voice somewhat, so she is still performing the ensemble track. She should be bumped up soon.
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Posted On: Jun 21, 2007 at 06:36 AMLadyD: So, Cam Mac has changed his mind yet again!! and he gave the part to Megan. My guess is that he doesn't like her, but can't find someone he likes better. At the present moment, Megan is extremely sick and has lost her voice somewhat, so she is still performing the ensemble track. She should be bumped up soon.
I don't care what he thinks I'm glad Megan is my fave Eponine. =)
Posted On: Jun 21, 2007 at 02:04 PMMisguidedMelody:
LadyD: So, Cam Mac has changed his mind yet again!! and he gave the part to Megan. My guess is that he doesn't like her, but can't find someone he likes better. At the present moment, Megan is extremely sick and has lost her voice somewhat, so she is still performing the ensemble track. She should be bumped up soon.
I don't care what he thinks I'm glad Megan is my fave Eponine. =)
I love Megan! I just wish they wouldn't string her along like this. Also, CM has been very unproffesional in his handling of cast changes in this revival, and I'm NOT just talking about the replacement cast that just got fired. It goes back to the very beginning, with the others that have "left to pursue other projects." This man is awful!
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Posted On: Jun 21, 2007 at 06:04 PMyeah he really is. i'm sad they're like messing around with Megan but I ADORE her so I'm glad that she has the part at least for now.
