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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2017 16:52:44 GMT
Your best on who will play King George III in Hamilton ? Just wondering No idea, but to my knowledge this was the only role that didn't go up for Open Audition, so Im guessing was already cast/known name etc.
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Post by danb on Mar 26, 2017 18:50:39 GMT
Would love Groff to come over for a few months. He's no stranger to these shores. Preferably when I go...
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Post by lewis on Mar 26, 2017 19:26:48 GMT
I'd put money on Hadley Fraser
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Post by ali973 on Mar 26, 2017 19:29:00 GMT
You sound quite confident! I don't think he's the obvious choice, but I don't think he's a bad choice either. I've never seen him play comedy, but I think he could be just fine.
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Post by carmella1 on Mar 26, 2017 19:45:31 GMT
I'd put money on Hadley Fraser I'll take that bet.
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Post by Steffi on Mar 27, 2017 3:07:52 GMT
It's not Stephen Ashfield.
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Post by PalelyLaura on Mar 27, 2017 8:55:36 GMT
No idea if he can sing, but if so, I can see Mark Gatiss in this role.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 9:07:27 GMT
No idea if he can sing, but if so, I can see Mark Gatiss in this role. This is the thing I didn't know I needed until now. He can sing ok (well enough for King George which isn't a 'big sing') and my god that man can rock a stocking and ridiculous outfit...
He did tweet something Hamilton-eque the other week actually.
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Post by Sari on Mar 27, 2017 10:29:52 GMT
John Barrowman... He's Mackintosh friend, I mean, Mackintosh gave him tickets to see Hamilton on bway. + He can sing AND would be AMAZING.(I know this is my 645645 post saying how awesome he would be as KG, but HE WOULD BE SO AWESOME AS KG)
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Post by viserys on Mar 27, 2017 10:35:35 GMT
No idea if he can sing, but if so, I can see Mark Gatiss in this role. This is the thing I didn't know I needed until now. He can sing ok (well enough for King George which isn't a 'big sing') and my god that man can rock a stocking and ridiculous outfit...
He did tweet something Hamilton-eque the other week actually.
Agree, this would be inspired casting.
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Post by charliec on Mar 27, 2017 10:40:51 GMT
This is the thing I didn't know I needed until now. He can sing ok (well enough for King George which isn't a 'big sing') and my god that man can rock a stocking and ridiculous outfit...
He did tweet something Hamilton-eque the other week actually.
Agree, this would be inspired casting. Yes! Have been thinking about this since Gatiss tweeted "It's Quiet Uptown" a few weeks ago...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 10:44:36 GMT
Agree, this would be inspired casting. Yes! Have been thinking about this since Gatiss tweeted "It's Quiet Uptown" a few weeks ago... That was it! Couldn't place it/find it on his twitter! While I'm mildly excited and generally going along for the ride, Gatiss there would make me VERY excited.
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Post by daniel on Mar 27, 2017 11:14:14 GMT
John Barrowman... He's Mackintosh friend, I mean, Mackintosh gave him tickets to see Hamilton on bway. + He can sing AND would be AMAZING.(I know this is my 645645 post saying how awesome he would be as KG, but HE WOULD BE SO AWESOME AS KG) I agree...but panto. Hasn't John done panto every year since the beginning of time? I'm not sure how easily he could be tempted to miss a year of panto, but I could certainly see him coming in in January.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 11:20:06 GMT
John Barrowman... He's Mackintosh friend, I mean, Mackintosh gave him tickets to see Hamilton on bway. + He can sing AND would be AMAZING.(I know this is my 645645 post saying how awesome he would be as KG, but HE WOULD BE SO AWESOME AS KG) I agree...but panto. Hasn't John done panto every year since the beginning of time? I'm not sure how easily he could be tempted to miss a year of panto, but I could certainly see him coming in in January. It also depends if they're planning on killing off his character in Arrow any time soon? As much as JB loves the stage, he's also not going to turn down a lucrative TV gig for it I wouldn't think. A shame because I love me some Barrowman. ETA of course he could come in for short runs between filming, as he manages to do Panto etc.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 11:57:18 GMT
I think it doesn't really matter too much who originates the part as we will likely see a number of people doing short runs. It's a great show to be a part of and to get some publicity, but the role itself is unfulfilling as an actor, only 9 minutes or so of stage time and little variation in what the performer is doing. We just need to look at the Broadway cast, most of the roles are only on their second actor but the fifth actor to play King George is about to leave. It also helps that it's by far the easiest role to cast.
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Post by daniel on Mar 27, 2017 12:45:48 GMT
Maybe they should cast TheatreBoard members on a rolling monthly basis? I nominate BurlyBeaR to open the show!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 12:49:50 GMT
Maybe they should cast TheatreBoard members on a rolling monthly basis? I nominate BurlyBeaR to open the show! Burly has long been a kind! (and honey you should see him in a crown!)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 27, 2017 13:25:15 GMT
And I had an uncle called George, sooooo......
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Post by ali973 on Mar 27, 2017 18:38:04 GMT
Andrew Rennells goes all musical theatre queen in the latest episode of GIRLS and sings Let Me Be Your Star. His co-worker is Jasmine Cephas Jones, original Peggy/Mariah. Just thought I'd put it out there.
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Post by 49thand8th on Mar 27, 2017 18:39:59 GMT
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Post by ali973 on Mar 27, 2017 19:20:53 GMT
Is it Marissa Jaret Winokur on the casting desk?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 6:01:46 GMT
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Post by Stasia on Mar 31, 2017 8:05:58 GMT
I was so happy!... till I realised it's the special amazon for UK residents only and the amazon.com still sells it for $14.18. Not my lucky day!
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Post by adrianics on Mar 31, 2017 10:11:34 GMT
Thanks for the heads-up
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 10:48:45 GMT
192 pages of a thread for a show that is still 8 months away from first preview is really something.
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