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Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?

Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?

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#1Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/17/18 at 3:09pm

Does anyone know when/if Merle Dandridge will be returning to Once On This Island? I'm looking into getting tickets to see the show again but would like to see her. 

Thanks!

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David10086
#2Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/17/18 at 4:31pm

When did she leave this show? I've become quite a fan of hers after watching 'Greenleaf' the past two seasons, and the only reason I would want to go see OOTI is to see her on B'way. I was planning on making a trip to NY in the next month or so.

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#3Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/17/18 at 4:34pm

David10086 said: "When did she leave this show? I've become quite a fan of hers after watching 'Greenleaf' the past two seasons, and the only reason I would want to go see OOTI is to see her on B'way. I was planning on making a trip to NY in the next month or so."

I believe she left in the beginning of January.

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David10086
#4Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/18/18 at 11:59am

I didn't know that. Maybe she left to continue filming 'Greenleaf' for OWN? I think the new season starts in late March / early April. 

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#5Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/18/18 at 3:50pm

David10086 said: "I didn't know that. Maybe she left to continue filming 'Greenleaf' for OWN? I think the new season starts in late March / early April."

Yes, it as mentioned that filming was the reason for her contractual leave. No return date has been announced for her or Quentin, the actor who originated Agwe. 

kennin
#6Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/18/18 at 4:06pm

Littleshopofcarrie said: "Does anyone know when/if Merle Dandridge will be returning to Once On This Island? I'm looking into getting tickets to see the show again but would like to see her.

Thanks!
"

I saw it twice, once with Merle and once with Tamyra.  They were both amazing and each one brought something special to the role. 

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adamgreer
#7Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/18/18 at 4:43pm

She’s pretty active on her official Instagram page. I’m sure if you asked her she would tell you.

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Scarlet Leigh
#8Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 2/18/18 at 11:01pm

I'm sure she will be back as soon as possible on her filming wraps. She will want to be back close to Tony nomination time to be seen by nominators. Having seen her in the show, I think she has a chance at a featured actress nom... pending the rest of the spring shows opening of course but certainly a contender. 

Emmaloucbway
#10Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 2:51pm

Yay!!! I'm so glad she's coming back! Can't wait to see her Papa Ge again.

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#11Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 2:53pm

I wish she was coming back a week earlier so I could see her again. I might have to modify the plans for my July trip to see this again, she was just SO GOOD.

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#12Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 2:55pm

I wonder why it's only for two months?


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#13Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 3:31pm

ACL2006 said: "I wonder why it's only for two months?"

I’m actually surprised that she’s coming back at all.

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#14Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 3:32pm

I wouldn't be surprised if her currently scheduled departure date ends up being the production's closing date.

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#15Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 3:37pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "I wouldn't be surprised if her currently scheduleddeparture date ends up being the production's closing date."

my thoughts exactly

robskynyc
#16Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 3:58pm

she was leaps and bounds ahead of tamyra. so much better. tamyra did this weird raspy thing with her voice and these weird jerky movements that made the character laughable. merle was dark and mysterious and sexy and sinister. 

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EllieRose2
#17Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 4:55pm

God, she's been gone since what, January?  I loved Tamyra so much, I don't even understand why she is coming back in June and then leaving again in two months.  And no, it won't be the closing date since Tamyra will once again be taking over the role August 20th as reported by several articles.  

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#18Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?
Posted: 5/22/18 at 5:11pm

EllieRose2 said: "And no, it won't be the closing date since Tamyra will once again be taking over the role August 20th as reported by several articles."

That's obviously what the production has to say; if it didn't, then rumors of the show closing on August 19 would really begin. It doesn't mean Gray returning is set in stone, though. Just based on grosses, I can't see the show lasting past Labor Day, especially with its chances for the Tony looking pretty grim up against My Fair Lady. I guess we'll see what happens in the coming weeks Merle Dandridge Once on this Island return date?