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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 19:51:08 GMT
He also trained at Central, so one would assume he can act. He's not star casting though...
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Post by Sari on Jan 27, 2017 19:57:42 GMT
I don't know why but I'm fully expecting Michael Ball to be announced as King George. No No No. That would be as bad as Alfe Boe. Besides he could not use his blessed vibrato. Actualy John would be brilliant but he has signed a 2 or 3 year deal with the CW and it is one thing to take off a couple of weeks for Panto when the shows are shut down, but a complete run is quite different. Also I am not sure the amount of actual stage time would suit him. Hmmm but at least for 6 months?? like, from november to may or so. I mean, if others can have other projects like films and that stuff why couldn't he? Besides, Mackintosh is his friend, he even got John tickets for Hamilton on Broadway, hmmm.
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Post by carmella1 on Jan 27, 2017 20:23:42 GMT
There really is no star casting in either NY or Broadway. LMM became the star because of it. He was not that big big star after In The Heights.
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Post by Sari on Jan 27, 2017 20:47:05 GMT
There really is no star casting in either NY or Broadway. LMM became the star because of it. He was not that big big star after In The Heights. It's not that we're expecting someone so huge that is considered a star, I mean, John Barrowman is known in UK but he's not Benedict Cumberbatch lol Same with Riz, he's kind of known now that he was in Rogue One but every time I mention "Riz Ahmed" everybody is like " ?" so yeah, he's not a star.
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Post by carmella1 on Jan 27, 2017 21:07:24 GMT
I have no idea who he is either. Has he ever done a musical?
I also meant to say New York or Chicago.
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Post by Sari on Jan 27, 2017 21:14:11 GMT
I have no idea who he is either. Has he ever done a musical? Not really, he is just like Daveed Diggs: he's an actor who can rap, but has never done a musical.
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Post by thebearofwestend on Jan 28, 2017 4:06:16 GMT
what about Aneurin Barnard as King George
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Post by viserys on Jan 28, 2017 7:02:31 GMT
what about Aneurin Barnard as King George Can he do funny? I've only seen him in fairly serious roles. Loved his Richard III in the otherwise dire White Queen. Though that makes me think of his fellow Spring Awakening alumni Iwan Rheon, probably the bigger name now. THAT would be some interesting casting....
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Post by ali973 on Jan 28, 2017 7:07:25 GMT
The people want Elaine Paige as King George.
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Post by danb on Jan 28, 2017 9:27:52 GMT
or David Walliams.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jan 28, 2017 10:14:03 GMT
Do any of you remember when I came on here and said that an auditionee of Hamilton told me Lin would be performing? Well this auditionee has got the role! I am still holding out hope that Lin will be performing, keeping my fingers crossed! Buuuuut what role? Hamilton, I assume Weren't they still auditioning for Ham and George? What role for Lin-Manuel? As you say, I'd assume he'd be Hamilton. If you're asking what role the auditionee was auditioning for, it was one of the principle female roles.
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Post by showtoones on Jan 28, 2017 16:37:27 GMT
Kimberley Walsh for King George...either that or Amanda Holden. The people have spoken
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 28, 2017 16:41:50 GMT
I'd love to see Stephen Ashfield give King George a shot, but I'm not sure if he'll still be with BoM at the time
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 16:58:20 GMT
Having a name as King George would give them someone to put out on the chat show circuit to get some publicity. After the initial hype and fan boys and girls have their tickets they need to ensure longevity so while they may not *need* a name, a John Barrowman type of name wouldnt do it any harm either to get the show on the wider publics radar
Even the Broadway production had broadway names originally
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Post by thebearofwestend on Jan 28, 2017 22:05:51 GMT
what about Aneurin Barnard as King George Can he do funny? I've only seen him in fairly serious roles. Loved his Richard III in the otherwise dire White Queen. Though that makes me think of his fellow Spring Awakening alumni Iwan Rheon, probably the bigger name now. THAT would be some interesting casting.... Stupid Question would John G Nr be good?
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Post by longinthetooth on Jan 28, 2017 22:14:25 GMT
Marti Pellow (I'll get my coat ....)
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Post by carmella1 on Jan 28, 2017 22:41:28 GMT
What big names did Broadway have? LMM was not that big then. Jonathan Groff was in Glee so probably the most exposure.
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Post by zak97 on Jan 28, 2017 22:45:09 GMT
After Let it Shine and She Loves Me I would, personally, love to see Callum Howells as King George. Improbable and almost certainly won't happen as Callum is too young but does look older than his age.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 2:19:14 GMT
What big names did Broadway have? LMM was not that big then. Jonathan Groff was in Glee so probably the most exposure. Groff had Glee, Frozen and Looking. Andrew Rannells has been on Girls and The New Normal. Taran Killam is very well known in America for SNL.
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Post by carmella1 on Jan 29, 2017 3:53:26 GMT
Groff was first. Rannells replaced him. I do not think an animated character or someone from the Girls would be considered a name. Rannells also did Hedwig. He is very talented but a name to sell a show in the WE no. The tv shows you mention were and are not exactly watched by many people. Especially The Girls. I do not think a SNL player would be name recognition either.
As an out there name I could see Daniel Boys giving the right kind of delivery. Its who LMM thinks can be "out there" and likeable enough. I think you can find a british actor.
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Post by Kenneth_C on Jan 29, 2017 8:21:47 GMT
Groff was first. Rannells replaced him. I do not think an animated character or someone from the Girls would be considered a name. Rannells also did Hedwig. He is very talented but a name to sell a show in the WE no. The tv shows you mention were and are not exactly watched by many people. Especially The Girls. I do not think a SNL player would be name recognition either. Actually, Brian d'Arcy James was the first King George. He played the part for about 6 weeks in the off-Broadway run before leaving to star in Something Rotten. Though he was certainly well-known in theater circles, he would not be considered a "name" to the general public. I think the casting of Groff (largely because he was available and was BFF with LMM) threw things a bit out of whack. Because of his "star" status ( Glee, Spring Awakening), people now expect King George to be a "name". It really makes no sense. King George is on stage for about 9 minutes over the course of 2 acts and basically sings the same song 3 times. There is absolutely no reason why you need a "name" in that part. And if anyone is enticed to buy a ticket because of such stunt casting, they are likely to be disappointed. The Chicago company seems to be doing well without a "name". I see no reason why the West End couldn't also.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 29, 2017 11:37:27 GMT
Very odd that it's on sale tomorrow and no adverts in the Sunday Times today for it..!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 29, 2017 11:38:12 GMT
Cannot believe anyone is discussing this show needing a name to play George.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 11:44:46 GMT
The Chicago company seems to be doing well without a "name". I see no reason why the West End couldn't also. Actually the Chicago company does has a 'name' in the company, Wayne Brady, who is now playing Aaron Burr. It's pointless putting a name into the show, it will be sold out so much in advance that by the time you get to go, the person you booked to see, will have left!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 12:21:15 GMT
Literally no one is discussing the show needing a name, just that it has become a tradition on Broadway to cast someone well known in the part and considering they haven't cast the part yet in London it will likely be the same here.
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