Pippin cast changes

[wdwfreak]

I could honestly see either Kacie or Jane as a possible replacement, if and when Rachel decides to leave. Annaleigh isn't talented enough to play Catherine, and I doubt she would take a replacement role at this point in her career.

[anmiller07]

YES to Rachelle Rak as Fastrada!! I really hope that Patina stays with the production, for my own selfish reasons. Also, do you guys think anyone from the Broadway company may join the tour?

[Liza's Headband]

Annaleigh has been promoted to a regular on the Showtime television series "Masters of Sex." Unless it's canceled or her contract isn't renewed, you will NOT be seeing her on the Broadway stage anytime soon. Her paycheck for one month of work out there is probably more than what she would make on Broadway in a year.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Annaleigh is too young, let's take her off the table she can do no wrong in my book, but she's not right for this role. Maybe Sherrie Renee Scott or Stephanie J. Block as Catherine? Agree, Johnathan Groff may be too mature, but he could sing the role wonderfully! I also like what someone mentioned regarding a former Glinda on the older side of the scale, Jennifer Laura Thompson? She was very funny in Urinetown and in the Concert version of Company.

[HorseTears]

YES, Phillytheatreguy10! After seeing Jennifer Laura Thompson in the COMPANY concert, I would see her in anything. A uniquely gifted comedic actress. What the devil is she up to these days?

[ethan231h]

sherrie usually does meaner and tougher roles. Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine is mainly a sweat/funny person!

I think for the new round of the cast whenever that is is...

Patina Miller-Leading Player
Billy Tighe -Pippin
Rachelle Rak -Fastrada
Rachel Bay Jones- Catherine
P.J Benjeman -Charlemange
Jackie Hoffman-Berthe

[dreaming]

Keep dreaming, ethan.

Meryl Streep and Billy Crystal will never, ever replace anyone. Ever.

[LizzieCurry]

So many white folks.

[Mike Barrett]

If they aren't gonna go with big names how about this:
Felecia Boswell - Leading player
Kyle Dean Massey - Pippin
Cathy Rigby - Fastrada
I cant really think of anyone else who people haven't already mentioned for the other main roles.

[ethan231h]

more like Cathy Rigbey -Berthe

[Visceral_Fella]

Adrienne Warren - leading player
Julia Murney - Fastrada
Phylicia Rashad - Berthe
Pippin - Wallace Smith
Morgan James - Catherine (Although she may be interesting as The Leading Player)


I'd be curious to see what Jake Epstein could bring to Pippin. Not sure if it's in his range. I really liked him in Spring Awakening. Or maybe Matt Shingledecker as Pippin, or Telly Leung

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

I don't know if Julia Murney could do the dancing in this version, but I'd love to hear her sing it. Her Fastrada from the 2004 World AIDS Day benefit was spectacular. She gets the humor and sauciness of it so well.

[ethan231h]

Adrienne Warren - leading player
Julia Murney or Jessica Phillips - Fastrada
Jackie Hoffman - Berthe
Michael Arden- Pippin
Kendra Kassebaum or Kate Wetherhead - Catherine
Berti Carvel or John Dossett - Charles

[jonartdesigns]

Amy Spanger would be wonderful as either Catherine or Fastrada
Considering she's prominently featured in the new commercial I'd imagine that Gabrielle McClinton will eventually replace Ciara

a bit of fantasy casting, I'd LOVE to see Jim Dale play Charles

[ethan231h]

I find Ciara's vocals much better than Gabrielle's

[ethan231h]

Ariana DeBose is joining the cast starting June 30th probably replacing Gabrielle and Olga was replaced by Michelle Guy!
http://instagram.com/p/o6Q1E-CS8H/
http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/CurrentCast/13994/Pippin-at-Music-Box-Theatre

[brdway411]

I may go one last time to say good bye to Olga, but that's it until another major cast change. The magic has totally faded I need this show.

[ethan231h]

Olga already left

[brdway411]

No she is in Abiza on vacation, she leaves the end of the month, unless she decided to leave early.

Here is the quote direct from her Facebook page

"It feels like a dream I had last night.. But it's true. After an epic 2 year journey..the ultimate search for ultimate fulfillment comes to an end for me when I leave Pippin June 29th!"

[ethan231h]

but on playbill vault it says that she departed on June 1.
http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/124084/Olga-Karmansky

[ACL2006]

any time an acrobat has gone on vacation, they replaced them for the week. I'm guessing Guy is simply filling in for Olga this week and may replace her when she leaves.

[brdway411]

Terry Mann is leaving on the 29th, she may be coming back just for that then. If she is out.