Kinky Boots cast changes- Page 3

[Marlothom]

Posted: 12/5/13 at 10:52am

I wonder who will be the new Charlie - I would not be surprised if one of the two covers gets it - it seems like the Tony Winning Lola is the main attraction here, so no need to bring a big name.

[eperkins]

Posted: 12/5/13 at 11:05am

I have heard that they are auditioning for a replacement for Stark, and at least one of the understudies has been asked to audition for it as well (even though he has already performed the role multiple times). So an understudy could get the role, but they (creative staff/producers) are definitely keeping their options open.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 12/5/13 at 10:23pm

Do they still have RUSH tickets?

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 12/5/13 at 10:33pm

NO they have a lottery.

[AlfredColo]

Posted: 12/6/13 at 7:30am

Would Jennifer Laura Thompson be a good replacement for Annleigh

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 12/6/13 at 9:39am

So, if you've played Glinda somewhere you're up for replacing Annaleigh...minus Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, and Laura Bell Bundy.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/6/13 at 10:28am

I like the idea of Haven Burton.

She's a great talent, and she's never played Glinda.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 12/6/13 at 1:29pm

Haven would be a great option for Lauren, and is a vet of another Jerry Mitchell show. I can see Andy Kelso taking over for Charlie, and John Jeffrey Martin moving up to the Harry track

Posted: 12/6/13 at 9:57pm

I had one matinee free this summer and I won the lottery at Kinky Boots, which, let it be said I've never won a lottery a single time,in all my years, so I was pretty excited. Only to find out Ashford was out that day. I saw an understudy Ellyn Marie Marsh and was pretty blown away. Great voice and she had a great spin on the character. (I saw her in a benefit concert earlier in the year and she was hilarious). Granted , I saw the show in Chicago and I remember Ashford being funny, but I don't necessarily remember it all.

All that being said, it seems the lists above is every funny,quirky gal in town. And doesn't seem that pivotal of a role, anyone with good comic timing could do it. I'm a fan of the show and I think the comedy writing would be served with any great broadway comedian.

Replacing Stark will be the much harder task. He's an incredible actor and those songs are not for the weak of voice. Has anyone seen his understudies?

[darreyl102]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 12:43am

I have an audio of John Jeffrey Martin on as Charlie and he's pretty good. it was his very first performance I believe (Aug.2, but he sounds really great.

[matineeidol2591]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 12:57am

Brava to Miss Abby Mueller for making her Broadway debut. She is as insanely talented as her sister. Both ladies are luminous talents and deserve all the best.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 1:02am

Would Jennifer Laura Thompson be a good replacement for Annleigh

The woman is 44. These characters are barely into their mid-twenties, save for Lola.

[darreyl102]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:00am

How old is Andy Kelso? isn't Charlie supposed to be in his early twenties?

[darreyl102]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 2:01am

I know Stark is 35, but he looks way younger.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 12/7/13 at 6:27am

If they can find a "name" in those parts, I think they will go there..and not just bump up the understudies. I think both Andy and John JM were fine but not Stark.

Haven't seen Ellyn so can't comment there but a name always boots interest. I don't mean a Hollywood name but someone from the Broadway community.

[Jdsnyder88]

Posted: 12/16/13 at 5:56pm

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[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 12/16/13 at 6:00pm

^Not to be or sound rude, but how do you know who auditioned?

[theatregeek6]

Posted: 12/17/13 at 11:30am

Considering the vocals I could see Kyle Dean Massey or Corey Cott for Charlie. How about Matt Doyle or Mark Evans (from the BOM tour)?


Updated On: 12/17/13 at 11:30 AM

[Replacement Cast]

Posted: 12/17/13 at 11:24pm

Craig Bierko is a "name"! Bwahahahaha

[cglaid]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 11:15pm

Timothy Ware was in for Lola this afternoon and he was really great. I've never seen Billy Porter, so I can't compare, but kudos to Ware.

Unrelated, they gave away SIXTY tickets at the lottery. Is that unprecedented?

[RW3]

Posted: 12/18/13 at 11:44pm

I would kill to Matt Doyle in Kinky Boots!!!! He would look so sexy in them!!!

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 12/19/13 at 12:07am

I've seen forty on an occasional Wed matinees or right before a holiday (like the night before Thanksgiving). But as far as I have seen, it's usually low 20's..





Updated On: 12/19/13 at 12:07 AM

[ElphabaGoodman]

Posted: 12/19/13 at 1:04am

The girl pulling lottery there told me that sometimes the box office has an excess of tickets and uses them as part of the lottery. There were 40 tickets available for the Actors Fund performance in November and less than 30 people were entering.

[getatme]

Posted: 12/19/13 at 2:07am

I was there one Wednesday matinee recently where they gave away 83 lottery tickets. It seems that they're very resistant to be up on TKTS for more than 20-30% off and so instead choose to sell an excess of lottery tickets.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 12/19/13 at 3:32am

Okay, this barely deserves any response, but whatever. Ashleybrod, NO. Just because ONE lead leaves a show does not mean they ALL leave the show, and Billy is contracted through the beginning of the summer. They did announce a departure for Stark Sands and it is NOT connected to Annaleigh Ashford.