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Post by ali973 on Aug 21, 2018 15:25:59 GMT
mmm...I really don't see them going for Rachel. I think I might also be projecting. She's got a very strong voice, but I just find it extremely unpleasant.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 15:59:04 GMT
They've been chasing Samantha Barks for a while now, but with Pretty Woman selling out, unless the reviews catch up with it soon, she won't be doing it. She could always take over later - as much as I hope it helps, I doubt Pretty Woman will give her a profile boost in the US as much as The Color Purple did for Cynthia Erivo. I'd be intrigued to see Sara in the show, Keala Settle would obviously sell tickets on the back of The Greatest Showman and I'll basically see anything Rachel Tucker does if I can, so I'd be happy with any of them. For a slightly more left-field choice, I'd love them to cast Jessica Keenan Wynn - they could use her role in the Mamma Mia sequel to help with the advertising. I guess she'd be more likely for Broadway though. |
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Post by theatreian on Aug 21, 2018 16:04:09 GMT
You forgot to say half his age too. She is 34 , he is 68!
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Post by squidward on Aug 21, 2018 16:05:12 GMT
My vote goes to Cassidy Janson.
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 21, 2018 16:06:44 GMT
I'll be a Tucker fanboy til the day I die and would be very excited if she were cast (although I do agree with ali973 about her having a very strong presence and would be fascinated to see how she handles a less in-your-face role), but my personal ideal casting for Jenna at the moment would be Rebecca Trehearn. She was gorgeous in Show Boat and I certainly think she has both the acting and vocal chops required for this role. |
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Post by showtoones on Aug 21, 2018 16:07:31 GMT
Joanna Riding would be amazing but she’s in Follies.
Richard Fleeshman as Dr. Pomater? Or John Barrowman?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:10:08 GMT
The Queen of Green has confirmed on twitter its not her playing Jenna, as fans have been tweeting her asking.  |
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Post by ali973 on Aug 21, 2018 16:10:12 GMT
I'll be a Tucker fanboy til the day I die and would be very excited if she were cast (although I do agree with ali973 about her having a very strong presence and would be fascinated to see how she handles a less in-your-face role), but my personal ideal casting for Jenna at the moment would be Rebecca Trehearn. She was gorgeous in Show Boat and I certainly think she has both the acting and vocal chops required for this role. OMG yes! Rebecca is SO RIGHT for this and needs a breakout role already (and a cast recording). I actually thought of her in this while I was fantasizing over Waitress casting many months ago (see? this is what I fantasize about). |
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Post by ali973 on Aug 21, 2018 16:13:38 GMT
Joanna Riding would be amazing but she’s in Follies. Richard Fleeshman as Dr. Pomater? Or John Barrowman? Um..Riding is like 50 years old? This is a story of a much younger woman who is expecting a baby for the first time. Barrowman is also mature for this role. Fleeshman is in Company and, just not a good fit. Pomater is goofy and awkward. Fleeshman is humorless and should just continue playing a bland hunk - that's what he's good at. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:20:55 GMT
Between this and Come From Away, early 2019 is a snoozefest for me.
And while I'm at it, Get off my lawn!!!
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Post by zephyrus on Aug 21, 2018 16:22:25 GMT
I predict that, without some serious star casting, Waitress will really struggle to be successful in London.
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Post by andrew on Aug 21, 2018 16:33:34 GMT
Sara can always step in for a limited run if it doesn't sell well. And she has famous friends too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:35:35 GMT
So long as Sarah Harding doesn’t get cast I’ll be happy.
This would be my dream cast for the opening.
Jenna: Sara Bareilles for a 3 month stint, then maybe an ex-Elphaba or Glinda?
Becky: Keala Settle
Dawn: Carrie Hope Fletcher maybe? Stage door would probably be chaotic; Sara Bareilles fans mixed with CHF teen girl crazies.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:40:19 GMT
This is a genuine question, is Sara Bareilles a box office name here?
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 21, 2018 16:44:23 GMT
Isn’t Dawn traditionally of Asian desent? I’d like to throw in Eva Noblezada as dream-casting for Dawn, I think she’d be fantastic but I’m not sure if she’d do it, and she may still be busy with Hadestown by then anyway.
Another good choice could be to bring back Jenna Ushkowitz, which could get a few Glee fans in.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:47:37 GMT
Isn’t Dawn traditionally of Asian desent? I’d like to throw in Eva Noblezada as dream-casting for Dawn, I think she’d be fantastic but I’m not sure if she’d do it, and she may still be busy with Hadestown by then anyway. Another good choice could be to bring back Jenna Ushkowitz, which could get a few Glee fans in. Sometimes, but not always. The current Broadway Dawn is Katie Lowes (Quinn Perkins from Scandal). Yes to Jenna Ushkowitz. Absolutely not to Eva, she leaves me cold. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 21, 2018 16:52:28 GMT
I'm afraid I'm not bothered about either of the big Broadway shows coming over. Can't say I'll be booking at full price but might give them a go if offers.
I think both will be hard sells once the fans have been to see it.
But I don't want to be negative so wish them both good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:57:08 GMT
I'm afraid I'm not bothered about either of the big Broadway shows coming over. Can't say I'll be booking at full price but might give them a go if offers. I think both will be hard sells once the fans have been to see it. But I don't want to be negative so wish them both good luck. Echo. |
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Post by david on Aug 21, 2018 17:07:57 GMT
This is great news for me. I’m starting to plan stuff to see in NY in October, so with this opening next year, it gives me more options in NY. Hopefully it’s opening will coincide with my trip to see Come From Away in Feb, though failing that, it can be part of my London theatre birthday week in May.
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Post by zak97 on Aug 21, 2018 17:08:32 GMT
Siubhan Harrison in the most appropriate role would get me there for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 17:09:51 GMT
I'm afraid I'm not bothered about either of the big Broadway shows coming over. Can't say I'll be booking at full price but might give them a go if offers. I think both will be hard sells once the fans have been to see it. But I don't want to be negative so wish them both good luck. On the other hand, I'm happy because the announcements have freed up a couple of slots in my November New York trip that would otherwise have gone to Waitress and Come From Away! Although having said that, Waitress does appear to be the only Broadway show playing on Thanksgiving evening so I might end up seeing it anyway given how expensive tickets to the Rockettes Christmas show are... |
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Post by showtoones on Aug 21, 2018 17:18:39 GMT
Joanna Riding would be amazing but she’s in Follies. Richard Fleeshman as Dr. Pomater? Or John Barrowman? Um..Riding is like 50 years old? This is a story of a much younger woman who is expecting a baby for the first time. Barrowman is also mature for this role. Fleeshman is in Company and, just not a good fit. Pomater is goofy and awkward. Fleeshman is humorless and should just continue playing a bland hunk - that's what he's good at. Joanna Riding could play much younger but yes - she may be a little too advanced in years for this role. Barrowman is a bit older too but you could pair them together. The role of the Doctor is a boring role anyway. Its really all about Jenna. I saw the show with Jessie and again with Sara as I thought it may be better and it wasn't. It's just a very mediocre show with medicore music and mediocre dancing. Fleeshman is actually perfect for this role and Company will be over unless it extends, |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 17:21:28 GMT
The BWW forum is suggesting it's going to be Katharine McPhee and Jason Mraz - not sure how reliable the posters in question are as I only occasionally lurk there, but that would be fine casting as far as I'm concerned!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 21, 2018 17:22:10 GMT
Will there be pies? 🥧 🥧 🍒
(it doesn’t matter if not, I’ve usually got one in my pocket anyway 👍)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 17:23:16 GMT
I'm not so keen on McPhee. She seems very blank and I was told that she was the weakest of the NYC Jennas.
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