FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018

[Trish2]

It's called sarcasm, Jorge.

Gattelli was doing press for FROZEN at the same time the MY FAIR LADY announcements came out. Though Sher's creative team was listed, the choreographer was not. ( at least not on the many that I read)

But, who knows? If he got the boot from FROZEN, then maybe now he CAN do MY FAIR LADY.

He also choreographed SPONGE BOB in Chicago, so that could be in the mix at one point as well.

[DigificWriter]

To all the people who are acting like children and refusing to support the show because one of the newly announced cast members used her Constitutional right to free speech to express her frustration and outrage with the behavior and conduct of some of the posters on these boards, I say "grow up".

 

Ranting aside, I'm glad we have a full cast for the show; now all we need is a full listing of the musical numbers and more info on what is or isn't going to be changed from the film.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Trish2 said: "He also choreographed SPONGE BOB in Chicago, so that could be in the mix at one point as well."

Ah, guessing that's it!

 

[mailhandler777]

killerqueen said: "I must say, whilst I'm a very big fan of Miss Levy, I have serious concerns about this casting. Make no mistake, she'll make a wonderful Elsa there's no doubt there. I just worry that an actress who had to back out of Wicked after four months with vocal problems can handle what you'd expect Elsa to be."

Elsa basically has one big song. Caissie has lead shows in those 9yrs she left Wicked. Hair,Ghost, Les Mis. She'll be fine. 

 

As for people still hating on Patti. Y'all need to let it go for once. Don't see the show if you don't want to but the talking crap about her on here every shot you can is just petty and a bit childish IMO.

I personally think she is the perfect choice for Anna. 

[10086sunset]

mailhandler777 said: "As for people still hating on Patti. Y'all need to let it go for once. Don't see the show if you don't want to but the talking crap about her on here every shot you can is just petty and a bit childish IMO.

I personally think she is the perfect choice for Anna. "

 

Patti was the one who talked crap. 

[mailhandler777]

10086sunset said: "mailhandler777 said: "As for people still hating on Patti. Y'all need to let it go for once. Don't see the show if you don't want to but the talking crap about her on here every shot you can is just petty and a bit childish IMO.

I personally think she is the perfect choice for Anna. "

 

Patti was the one who talked crap. 

 

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In her own personal blog under her own name over a year ago. You guys still talk about her under fake names and fake profile pics. My name may be fake on here(my real one is in my signature) but that's definitely my face in my profile pic. 

 

As I said it's time to LET IT GO and grow the f*** up.

[adamgreer]

This show is going to be a massive hit even if every single person on the board decides to boycott it. I wouldn't worry about it.

Personally, I have no interest, but that's more because I think Frozen as a property is highly oversaturated. It's quite literally everywhere down here and I'm sick of it. I'm sure I'm not the target demographic, anyway. 

[Broadway Joe]

It seems Patti and certain users definitely take this whole message board and Internet thing way too seriously. Can't even handle comments about people not wanting to support her. Get a grip. 

[Babe_Williams]

Broadway Joe said: "Here is the the whole Patti mess

 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.php?thread=1090904

 

I don't have a personal grudge nor do I hate her but I dislike her and I don't agree with her. I don't need to separate her work from her views because I, like several others here can just wait until shes gone before seeing this show, which I am interested in seeing. 

These shows are no different than any other business or product in the end and I'm choosing not to give her my money. 

 

"

I wasn't around to see this the first time, but clearly Patti has never been on Reddit or Twitter or read FB comments if she thinks these boards are too mean and nasty and full of memes. lol

[10086sunset]

mailhandler777 said: "As I said it's time to LET IT GO and grow the f*** up."

 

Perhaps its best if we simply agree to disagree. 

[ggersten]

Never mind.

[theatreguy12]

They do a very cute performance of this show at Disney's California Adventure park, with some very interesting effects.  It's not my favorite Disney movie though.  Maybe my expectations were too high based on the excitement and passion generated by the reviews.  I just thought it was good.  Not the best of all time.  And I have to add myself to the list of those who find "Let it Go" rather irritating.  And I thought this the first time I heard it.  I know I'm not part of the status quo though when it comes to my opinion on this one.  It has done quite spectacularly without my high five.  And I'm sure will have a good run on Broadway.

As for Riddle.  I agree.  I saw The Visit, and if it weren't for Chita, he would have been the one I was watching  all night.   Guy looked gorgeous.   Interestingly though (and I don't stage door often), when he came out with his bike, alone (he didn't sign, wasn't recognized?), and rode down the street, he didn't look quite as he did on stage.  Don't get me wrong, cute guy.  But out of make up and out from under the stage lights he looked like any other nice looking guy you'd see walking down the street.  But not exactly how I had him built up in my mind.  Make up, lighting and glamor shots have a strong impact.  Still has it going on for sure, nice-looking guy, but not exactly what I was imagining.   

[JennH]

theatreguy12 said: "They do a very cute performance of this show at Disney's California Adventure park, with some very interesting effects.  It's not my favorite Disney movie though.  Maybe my expectations were too high based on the excitement and passion generated by the reviews.  I just thought it was good.  Not the best of all time.  And I have to add myself to the list of those who find "Let it Go" rather irritating.  And I thought this the first time I heard it.  I know I'm not part of the status quo though when it comes to my opinion on this one.  It has done quite spectacularly without my high five.  And I'm sure will have a good run on Broadway.

 

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Oh trust me, the DCA one has been discussed here. It's underwhelming to say the least. I know it's "theme park" and it's meant to entertain than anything else, but even then, it's...not great. It just comes off as lazy in terms of writing, structure, and production quality. I guess I didn't want just "cute" even at a theme park. And the DCL one is kinda the same, but what I do know about it is that it seems to improve on many other aspects that the DCA one failed on. But for the love of heaven, SOMEBODY get that costume change right...

Btw, I know many are worried about Cassie and her ability to handle the vocals, and rightly so. Someone reminded me of when she bowed out of Wicked soon-ish after she began, but I'll say this...we all know Elphaba is a vocal bitch and beast to sing 8 times a week. Even the Queen of Steel Cords, Willemijn, at one point was out at least one show a week back when. That role is a bitch. But...I still don't know if the argument of "Elsa sings the ONE song...it can't be THAT hard" holds up...I'm here to tell you otherwise. That damn song is almost like Elphaba's Holy Trinity of WAI, DF, and NGD, rolled into one song. It's THAT hard to sing. At least the Wicked Holy Trinity has points in those songs where one can sort of rest. LIG has NO rest, except maybe mixing the first verse into chorus and the four measure break leading into the bridge. Other than that's it's all belt, all the time, jumping ranges out of nowhere with AWFUL vowels and constants used in the most uncomfortable parts of a woman's belt voice...YAY PASSAGIO. Pedagogy matters. If one's voice is one iota off, it's almost impossible to sing and it's already near impossible to sing on a good day. And add 8 shows a week...And let's just assume they're writing/have written more material for her too. I'm already thinking she has the 11 o'clock number. I've been saying for a while the powers that be need to make the Elphaba standby the designated alternate at this point. The standby already tends to go on quite a bit. I'm hoping, depending on how much new material Elsa has, that there'll be an alternate, or at least a standby. Anna may be the lead, but at least she has singable material that's doable 8 times a week. 

 

[adamgreer]

The musical is also going to include new songs.  We have no idea how many additional songs they're writing for Elsa. 

[neonlightsxo]

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Full-Cast-and-Creative-Team-Announced-for-FROZEN-on-Broadway-20170616

Alyssa Fox- Elsa standby, Aisha Jackson- Anna standby. Nice diverse cast here. (Alyssa is half Japanese)

[VintageSnarker]

neonlightsxo said: "http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Full-Cast-and-Creative-Team-Announced-for-FROZEN-on-Broadway-20170616

Alyssa Fox- Elphaba standby, Aisha Jackson- Anna standby. Nice diverse cast here. (Alyssa is half Japanese)

She played Elphaba but I think you mean Alyssa is the Elsa standby? Anyway, maybe I'll catch the show when Aisha is on for Anna. 

 

[neonlightsxo]

Freudian slip obviously. will edit.

[Valentina3]

Aisha Jackson is the Hamilton wonder-woman, right? Wow, this could be great!

[neonlightsxo]

"Aisha Jackson is the Hamilton wonder-woman, right? Wow, this could be great!"

No.

https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/aisha-jackson-499224

[ethan231h]

Happy they have diverse understudies! Aisha has a great voice. also super happy to see Zach Hess in the ensemble I saw him on for Elder Price in Book of Mormon in Chicago and he was superb!

[amazingamandakate]

After hearing Aisha as Sarah in Ragtime I was surprised she didn't cover any of the roles in Waitress (I believe the actress in her track now covers Dawn). Thrilled to see her do this and love the diversity of the ensemble!

[disneybroadwayfan22]

What's funny is that last night, Alan Tudyk (voice of Duke) tweeted that he had "cool" news for today, so I was guessing that he was going to be the Duke for one of the show's runs. Ugh, wish I was right. Well my hunch was right about the Broadway Frozen news.

But im thrilled the cast is so diverse! And with James Brown III as their father, guess they are mixed here :) Congrats to everyone! 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Hoping the Anna standby announces some of her scheduled dates in advance. Because...well.

[adamgreer]

The two standbys are significantly more interesting casting than the two women they're covering for. 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Honestly agree with adamgreer

[neonlightsxo]

adamgreer said: "The two standbys are significantly more interesting casting than the two women they're covering for. "

 

Truth!!