does anyone know if kerry ellis is back doing her 8 shows a week after her long time of illness..or what ever her reason for absense is lol ??

Kerry no longer does matinees.

is this a confirmed fact by stage door and why is this so??

It's because she can't handle the vocals of it. She doesn't want to end up Idina with her voice ruined.

personally i think 1) its very wrong to market to the public that kerry is doing all shows when she isnt, there should be some official notice, like with evita 2) im not sure if she should have taken on the role if she cant handle it- many others cope with a 8 perf a week schedule!

i do kind of agree, however most of the joe public seeing it wont know/or probably care who plays Elphaba as long as they are good. Many wont know who Kerry ellis is. She does look stunning in the adverts for the show at the moment.

Well elphaben, I personally think

1) You shouldn't take someone on here's word as truth and launch into a tirade based on that
2) You shouldn't go passing judgement on Kerry Ellis without knowing the full story. If you were a performer and were told, for example, that you had to ease yourself back into performing to ensure you get fully better, do you think you would say 'No, actually, I'm going to risk ruining my voice/health so I can do all 8 shows - must make sure I keep those superfans happy'? I doubt it.

Kerry is excellent, as are her understudies. They wouldn't have got the job they did if they weren't. If you're that bothered about what the 'stage door' say - why not phone up the theatre direct and ask what performances kerry is doing, then you'll know for sure and you can stop moaning about it.

there really is no need 2 get so bothered about it lol, id love more than anything to see kerry and i wasnt criticising her as a performer iw as simply passing comment..and no i dont believe everythin i read on this board! iv actually seen both understudies and agree in saying they are fantastic...thats why iv booked a maternee again knowing full well kerry most likely will not be on stage! what the number of stage door then....?

I have read that she is now on 7 shows a week and will most likely be up to 8 in the next couple of weeks. No idea if that is correct though.

wow thanks for that info...i would be SO EXCITED if she was on!!

Hi im not sure how true it is or even if it is...but have just read on someones myspace that kerry ellis is leaving wicked on july 14th...how true is this...i will be disappointed if she does..i saw her a couple of weeks ago and ahe was fab...but wanted to see her once she had been doing it for a couple o months!!!...ill be in the states from tues for 6 months so will be peeved if she is leaving!!??

apparently the whole cast is being recast??!!

I was going to ask about whether Kerry missed the matinee yesterday, I saw her walking down Oxford Street at about 3.30. We always joke about seeing famous people on Oxford Street (last time we were there I could've sworn I saw someone from Casualty!) so I was quite excited to see her, but I did think to myself, shouldn't you be covered in green paint right now?! Unfortunately my Mum, who I was with, had no idea who Kerry Ellis was so the moment was lost on her.

I doubt Kerry Ellis is leaving then, otherwise it would be a very short run ? I do know that Helen Dallimore is contracted till 14th of July though, so maybe someone got their wires crossed..... maybe I am totally wrong? hope thats SOME help

well as you posted this on friday, and you are talking about the thursday matinee - it could have been kerry and she would have been entitled to be there as the matinee is on a wednesday, and she would look silly standing in the middle of oxford street in green pain!

All of the cast contracts are up on 14th July. Have heard that Kerry has been offered another job and is leaving. I think Elphaben could be right. So it would be goodbye to our fantastic Green Girl.

I'll have to make an effort to catch her while I can then. It'll be a shame for her to leave so soon but good that she's having so many great opportunities. She's a talented performer and deserves all the success she gets

Saw Wicked tonight. Great audience. It was totally full and a really excited crowd. Kerry was just unbelivable. Her voice was so powerful. Can't believe reading on here that she may be leaving in a few months. It can't happen ! Am sure it's all just rumours but if not run and book your tickets now. I had such a good time.