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Post by Being Alive on Oct 1, 2024 22:15:32 GMT
both excellent and well-loved names. Both ENTIRELY wrong for their roles but I'll still watch it 😂 |
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Post by andrew on Oct 1, 2024 22:26:26 GMT
Please tell me it's not Tucker and Trevor...
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Post by Matt on Oct 1, 2024 22:33:36 GMT
I’ve got a feeling it’s Trevor.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 1, 2024 22:58:09 GMT
This show really needs some great casting to continue (not stunt casting, just exciting, known performers) Agreed. There was a lot of hype when it first returned in February. Now? … Where’s the excitement? |
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Post by andrew on Oct 1, 2024 23:23:33 GMT
Random thought, but I actually wouldn't hate Marisha Wallace as Persephone. I also think Rachel John would be pretty great...
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 1, 2024 23:35:40 GMT
Random thought, but I actually wouldn't hate Marisha Wallace as Persephone. I also think Rachel John would be pretty great... Marisha just playing Marisha again? I'm alright. Rachel John though, would watch. |
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Post by showtoones on Oct 2, 2024 5:53:10 GMT
Marisha’s in the Palladium panto
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Post by andrew on Oct 2, 2024 9:51:19 GMT
Sheila Atim would be fantastic - not that she'd ever do it.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 2, 2024 10:49:05 GMT
Sheila Atim would be fantastic - not that she'd ever do it. Oh she'd be WONDERFUL, but 100% never doing it. |
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Post by Afriley on Oct 2, 2024 12:28:22 GMT
Rachel Tucker posted a Greek Myths book recently so I’m guessing she’s Persephone?
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Post by SuttonPeron on Oct 2, 2024 12:40:46 GMT
Oh no... very much miscast!
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Post by ladidah on Oct 2, 2024 13:09:13 GMT
That's an odd choice
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Post by andrew on Oct 2, 2024 13:21:24 GMT
No one told her Persephone has to dance?? Those of us who saw her in Sunset should know that it's far from her strongest skill...
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Post by CG on the loose on Oct 2, 2024 15:02:38 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 2, 2024 15:09:14 GMT
Both entirely miscast but I never miss Tucker in anything so can't wait to see it 😂
In fairness, every single person in the original cast was miscast apart from Gloria so at least they're sticking to their guns 😂
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Post by A.Ham on Oct 2, 2024 15:20:10 GMT
That’s three pretty huge West End stars all in one show now… appreciate they may not mean much to general public but I’m suitability impressed.
When you guys say Rachel and Trevor are mis-cast, can you elaborate on why?
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Post by Dave B on Oct 2, 2024 15:24:29 GMT
Also a confirmation of the show extending until September 2025 in the email announcing this. (It had previously taken group bookings until then so not a huge surprise).
Current cast run till 09 Feb with cast from 11 Feb 'to be announced'.
So a January visit for me then I reckon.
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Post by normasturban on Oct 2, 2024 15:25:24 GMT
I assume this is them copying New York Hadestown’s method of refreshing the casting every few months but very impressed they went for some big West End names.
I’ve seen this on Broadway a lot and must admit that I’ve really enjoyed it in the last 18 months where we’ve had so many different interpretations of the roles. The OG cast stayed so long, it was very very rigid in its characterisation.
I’d watch Rachel and Trevor both in anything so hope they get the freedom to bring someone new.
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Post by darreno on Oct 2, 2024 15:26:15 GMT
I think Trevor is a fantastic choice for Hades! In the same way that Zachary was very different to Patrick, this is a chance to change it around once again. Very excited to return in two weeks, hopefully I have them both on.
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Post by greatauntedna on Oct 2, 2024 15:38:38 GMT
Current cast run till 09 Feb with cast from 11 Feb 'to be announced'. I think that refers to Trevor and Rachel. |
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Post by hadeswasking on Oct 2, 2024 15:38:41 GMT
Both entirely miscast but I never miss Tucker in anything so can't wait to see it 😂 In fairness, every single person in the original cast was miscast apart from Gloria so at least they're sticking to their guns 😂 I think you forgot about the presence of one Melanie La Barrie here... Also Dylan Wood Orpheus is outstanding. |
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Post by forfivemoreminutes on Oct 2, 2024 15:41:34 GMT
Both entirely miscast but I never miss Tucker in anything so can't wait to see it 😂 In fairness, every single person in the original cast was miscast apart from Gloria so at least they're sticking to their guns 😂 Original cast as in NT cast, or the first lot in the West End? |
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Post by theatrebelle on Oct 2, 2024 15:43:10 GMT
I can’t wait to hear Persephone with an Irish accent (presuming they will continue to roll with using performers native accents).
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Post by forfivemoreminutes on Oct 2, 2024 15:49:46 GMT
Current cast run till 09 Feb with cast from 11 Feb 'to be announced'. I think that refers to Trevor and Rachel. Feb is the main cast change, the majority of the cast were on regular year long contracts - I imagine they are still deciding on extensions/negotiations for them hence the tba |
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Post by jamesd123 on Oct 2, 2024 15:52:47 GMT
Trevor is quite literally a tenor… this is strange.
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