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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 15:27:58 GMT
Marisha and David! Now I am excited about the show again!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 16:11:37 GMT
Thrilled about Marisha, David and Laura. I think the only thing with Marisha is, I know Becky is a fairly big role in the show, but she has been used to being centre of attention in London with Dreamgirls and Color Purple, so I hope she can restrain herself slightly with this one. But that said, I love her and she can do it all!
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Post by LaLuPone on Dec 4, 2018 16:39:32 GMT
Also of note is the fact the site lists Josie, not Joe - but then one of the ensemble tracks says u/s Joe... (unless what's there is placeholder text only I guess). It’s back to saying Joe now, maybe it was a mistake. This cast is amazing, I really hope it can stay afloat without any names though! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 16:39:51 GMT
Can I start some dream-casting off and throw some votes in for Joanna Francis and Danielle Steers. Thanks. Also Marisha Wallace would obviously be fab but I can't see her sticking around after Dreamgirls closes. I’m shipping Marisha for the role of Becky in Waitress when it happens here. I’d love for us to keep her here. Edit: Urban dictionary has informed me that my use of the verb “shipping” is wrong here. Millennial fail. Taken from the Color Purple thread - called this in August! 😁 Marisha said on Instagram today that she auditioned for the role on Broadway two years ago but didn’t get it despite making it far. This cast is shaping up fantastically. Now all I need is for Rebecca Lock to get Heidi Hansen in DEH and I’ll be overjoyed! |
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 4, 2018 16:42:23 GMT
I wasn’t especially interested in this production but then I had a video of Katharine McPhee singing ‘She Used To Be Mine’ retweeted onto my timeline & it was so moving; now I feel like i need to get a ticket asap!
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Post by showtoones on Dec 4, 2018 17:30:49 GMT
Whoever said Marisha owes her London career to Ruth Brown is SO correct...
Is Ruth still busking? I hope she does something fabulous soon. The way the whole was handled was just plain wrong...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 17:42:26 GMT
Whoever said Marisha owes her London career to Ruth Brown is SO correct... Is Ruth still busking? I hope she does something fabulous soon. The way the whole was handled was just plain wrong... I don't know if I'd owe it to Ruth. I'd say more Casey for already having a working relationship with her. It just by chance that the casting directors cast someone who couldn't handle the role, but luckily they realised before putting her onstage. I hope she gets her chance to shine in a more manageable role soon.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 18:33:53 GMT
Thrilled about Marisha, David and Laura. I think the only thing with Marisha is, I know Becky is a fairly big role in the show, but she has been used to being centre of attention in London with Dreamgirls and Color Purple, so I hope she can restrain herself slightly with this one. But that said, I love her and she can do it all! Now I'm just picturing them backstage. "You ain't better than anybody, Katharine, You ain't nothing but common!" |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 22:32:47 GMT
Oh lovely. I've always thought David Hunter was the person you called if you wanted Daniel Boys but with more hair. J'approve. Also Danny is bit busy wearing his best M&S jumper in their ads (But also lol yes) |
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Post by johartuk on Dec 5, 2018 14:59:41 GMT
Oh lovely. I've always thought David Hunter was the person you called if you wanted Daniel Boys but with more hair. J'approve. Also Danny is bit busy wearing his best M&S jumper in their ads (But also lol yes) I wondered if that was Daniel in the M&S ad! |
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Post by theatre on Dec 6, 2018 16:20:14 GMT
What do we reckon to the chances of Cassidy Janson taking over as Jenna once McPhee finishes her run? I think the role would be perfect for her - trying to decide whether to take the mother for Christmas or wait until the summer (it it survives until then!) and as she’s a massive Cassidy fan, plus I believe she was mentioned at some point with regards to this - so many things to consider!
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Post by stagey on Dec 6, 2018 17:51:24 GMT
Do we think they’ll be dayseats for this? Wondering whether to ask for it as a Christmas present and fork out expensive amount of seats or dayseat sometime in February...for some reason feel like there’ll be quite a few offers
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Post by Mark on Dec 6, 2018 18:06:34 GMT
Do we think they’ll be dayseats for this? Wondering whether to ask for it as a Christmas present and fork out expensive amount of seats or dayseat sometime in February...for some reason feel like there’ll be quite a few offers Yes |
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Post by Stasia on Dec 7, 2018 7:20:25 GMT
Super happy about Marisha and Laura but completely underwhelmed with the choice of David Hunter as Dr P. Does anyone think they might have him be English? Also, I know size shouldn’t be an issue but I feel he’s too short for Dr P when Katharine McPhee is pretty tall. I'd say it's less a case of height, more if he can hit all those high notes! Are you serious here people? David was one of the Superstar finalists. And he sang Once and Kinky Boots scores, which seem more complex and demanding for my ears. Also he is quite tall. Not "Oliver Tompsett tall" maybe, but "taller than average"-tall. Or he can use his Kinky Boots shoes, they're probably still somewhere at the Adelphi... |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Dec 7, 2018 8:19:54 GMT
I liked David Hunter in both Once and Kinky Boots. I'm sure he will be able to handle the Waitress score
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Post by andrew on Dec 7, 2018 12:03:22 GMT
These people were chosen from auditions with the creative team being present, I don't think Sara would choose someone who wouldn't be able to sing her score  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Dec 7, 2018 16:02:15 GMT
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Post by talkstageytome on Dec 7, 2018 16:19:38 GMT
God, I love Gavin Creel. So much!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2018 16:56:21 GMT
I love him. Wish he could return to London to do the West End production at some point (if the show survives its first year).
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Post by andrew on Dec 7, 2018 17:03:35 GMT
They should come to the West End after Katharine is done, it will definitely boost ticket sales.
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 12, 2018 18:02:34 GMT
Seems like they’ve got something else coming out tomorrow- what do y’all think it’ll be?
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Post by Mark on Dec 12, 2018 18:11:37 GMT
Ogie?
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Post by LaLuPone on Dec 12, 2018 18:24:32 GMT
They’ll probably just announce the whole ensemble now, rehearsals probably start after Christmas don’t they? Maybe they’ve got a slight name as Joe (or Josie).
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Post by Rukaya on Dec 12, 2018 19:14:46 GMT
The more they constantly tease news the less I'm caring, if it's casting just put it all out there now
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2018 19:56:26 GMT
It will be an announcement about an announcement about a full cast announcement. They are so annoying. Yawn.
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