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Post by robertb213 on Dec 4, 2019 18:48:09 GMT
These characters are late-teenagers so I'd like to think they wouldn't be casting people in their late 30s/40. Not that it would be the first time.... Caissie Levy is 38 and Pattie Murin is 39... Don't get your hopes up. I know, and they're both amazing. Doesn't mean they're not too old though! 😀 |
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Post by Raven on Dec 4, 2019 18:50:53 GMT
As good an actress as Samantha is, I am too thinking she is not the right fit for Elsa. I just can't see her comfortably belting "Let It Go" every evening and maintaining the voice for the role.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2019 19:11:37 GMT
While I agree Samantha Barks doesnt seem the right fit for Elsa, what have you been smoking to think she is 'mumsy'. kne of the last things I'd use to describe her. I think she could act the role but her voice doesnt seem powerful enough.
I'm all for not being ageist but the actors on broadway really didnt look right for those roles. Especially Anna, the whole key to her personality is a youthful exuberance and naivety which just doesnt quite work with someone who is and looks much older.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Dec 4, 2019 19:26:58 GMT
Maria Coyne would be an excellent choice for Anna
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 4, 2019 23:29:11 GMT
Don't think the Anna has been in a musical for a few years. Last saw her in the West End about 4 (?) Years ago
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 0:31:47 GMT
While I agree Samantha Barks doesnt seem the right fit for Elsa, what have you been smoking to think she is 'mumsy'. kne of the last things I'd use to describe her. I think she could act the role but her voice doesnt seem powerful enough. I'm all for not being ageist but the actors on broadway really didnt look right for those roles. Especially Anna, the whole key to her personality is a youthful exuberance and naivety which just doesnt quite work with someone who is and looks much older. I'm clearly smoking the right stuff. |
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 5, 2019 4:25:14 GMT
She’d make a more convincing Anna...or does Carrie have that one locked? I mean, honestly, I’d take CHF any day of the week over Sam Barks as either Elsa or Anna! 😜 I personally think she’s a way more talented vocalist and actress. |
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 5, 2019 4:26:10 GMT
I always saw Laura Baldwin as Anna. Oooh, I would like to see that! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 5, 2019 8:31:12 GMT
These characters are late-teenagers so I'd like to think they wouldn't be casting people in their late 30s/40. Not that it would be the first time.... I’m surprised Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman aren’t being suggested. Again. 😆 |
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Post by partytentdown on Dec 5, 2019 8:36:25 GMT
Patti Lupone could make a particularly sassy Olaf
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 5, 2019 13:41:48 GMT
Sam Barks is Elsa tho... And Anna is neither of those people 🤷🏻♂️ I really don't think Barks is right for the role. Shes too mummsy for me. Maybe this is something you need to explore with your therapist, @theatremonkey? 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 16:16:27 GMT
I really don't think Barks is right for the role. Shes too mummsy for me. Maybe this is something you need to explore with your therapist, @theatremonkey? 😉 Huh? |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Dec 5, 2019 21:46:12 GMT
Maybe this is something you need to explore with your therapist, theatremonkey.com? 😉 I shall put therapists 3, 4 and possibly 7 and 8 on it indeed... thanks for the idea TallPaul I’m getting distinct ‘Ronnie Corbert in “Sorry”’ vibes off of this. Which is perhaps not fair to Ms Barks. But it’s my default ‘mumsy’ place. Though 5’7” you say? I may be doing you a disservice too @theatremonkey 😉 |
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Post by Boob on Dec 5, 2019 22:37:42 GMT
Don't think the Anna has been in a musical for a few years. Last saw her in the West End about 4 (?) Years ago I knew it! Amanda Holden! |
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 5, 2019 22:41:22 GMT
Don't think the Anna has been in a musical for a few years. Last saw her in the West End about 4 (?) Years ago I knew it! Amanda Holden! Can you imagine if they had the audacity!? |
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Post by longinthetooth on Dec 5, 2019 23:01:42 GMT
Sam Barks is Elsa - confirmed by Baz a few moments ago.
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 5, 2019 23:02:01 GMT
Carl Woodward stealing Baz’s thunder!
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 5, 2019 23:02:48 GMT
Didn't EVERYONE know this though? Like, Sam being Elsa is literally the worst kept secret in theatre land.
Like, most as bad as Lucie being Jenna
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Post by sparky5000 on Dec 5, 2019 23:08:20 GMT
Didn't EVERYONE know this though? Like, Sam being Elsa is literally the worst kept secret in theatre land. Like, most as bad as Lucie being Jenna There’s a difference between knowing about it and tweeting the news out before it was official, like Carl always loves to do. And no I didn’t have a clue tbh |
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 5, 2019 23:11:19 GMT
Fair
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Post by Theatre Fan on Dec 5, 2019 23:14:30 GMT
I'm hearing Amy lennox for Anna, anyone else? X
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Post by princeton on Dec 5, 2019 23:21:52 GMT
From an unreliable source perhaps.......
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Post by 49thand8th on Dec 5, 2019 23:24:28 GMT
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Post by Mark on Dec 5, 2019 23:29:30 GMT
Didn't EVERYONE know this though? Like, Sam being Elsa is literally the worst kept secret in theatre land. Like, most as bad as Lucie being Jenna Tbh I only just heard earlier this week. I think Lucie being Jenna was much more obvious (I mean, those bin posters and promotional appearances kinda gave that away). |
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Post by andrew on Dec 5, 2019 23:37:23 GMT
Didn't EVERYONE know this though? Like, Sam being Elsa is literally the worst kept secret in theatre land. Like, most as bad as Lucie being Jenna You're only pretending to know news only after they have been announced/rumored though. I think it's quite funny that you hinted that you know who is going to play Anna even though Baz just tweeted that they haven't auditioned yet. |
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