Chenoweth in at least 9 Episodes - Channing

Reader Scott sent in an article from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette concerning Kristen Chenoweth. This article doesn't seem to be online, but here are the highlights:

"Kristin Chenoweth, the multitalented singing star of stage ("Wicked") and screen ("Bewitched"), will return to her role as communications specialist Annabeth on "The West Wing" for at least nine episodes this season.Kristin Chenoweth, the multitalented singing star of stage ("Wicked") and screen ("Bewitched"), will return to her role as communications specialist Annabeth on "The West Wing" for at least nine episodes this season.

As NBC's stars partied Monday night, Chenoweth said she and the rest of the cast still have no idea whether the next president will be played by Alan Alda or Jimmy Smits. Despite rumors of contract expirations, Chenoweth said, the entire cast is back, at least for the first episode.


"Everybody at 'West Wing' is anxious to find out" who will win the election, she said. "I'd enjoy the shake-up of a Republican, and he's also a nice Republican, but I'd also like to see someone of ethnicity."

Lucky for Chenoweth, she may have a job whoever wins: Though her character is working for a Democratic White House, it's never been revealed whether she has partisan leanings or is just a hired gun."

Thanks, Scott!