Book of Mormon cast as of late?

[GreasedLightning]

everythingtaboo said: "On another note, how exciting is that the show finally has a new TV ad after most of the last four tears of just seeing the one? I'm guessing it's because Jon Stewart and David Letterman's quotes aren't relevant anymore? Incredible how this show has remained such a huge hit with no B-roll used, really only one live performance, and one commercial!! 

 

"

I think that's the whole point ^ 

[LizzieCurry]

IgnatiusJReilly said: "You're right, Tommar Wilson was also there. Graham Bowen and Tyson Jennette were not, but I see on the website that they are also still part of it."

 

They're swings and probably just weren't on the night you went (so wouldn't have been on the insert).

http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/CurrentCast/13715/The-Book-of-Mormon-at-Eugene-ONeill-Theatre

[ACL2006]

any idea who's replacing Creel as Elder Price??? He's set to leave shortly for SHE LOVES ME.

[yankeefan7]

My wife and I saw it on 12/20 and the entire cast was great.

[LizzieCurry]

FINALLY. I can't believe they waited so long. And how did BWW figure this one out?  http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/EXCLUSIVE-Kyle-Selig-to-Take-Over-as-Elder-Price-in-THE-BOOK-OF-MORMON-on-Broadway-for-Limited-Engagement-20160102

[suttonfoster]

6 week engagement? Isn't Chris Colfer taking over this role after? or is that just a big rumor? 

[LizzieCurry]

NO

[WestCoastActor/Director]

I had heard about Kyle taking over some time ago but after that whole Pippin thing was afraid to say anything unless it was officially announced.  I saw Kyle as Elder Price and he was fantastic.

[ACL2006]

the show is selling out daily, there's really no need to resort to stunt casting anytime soon. I'm actually hoping that once the 1st national tour closes in May, that Billy Tighe & A.J. Holmes take over.

[LizzieCurry]

They're definitely not stunt-casting. And I agree about Billy and AJ!

[Call_me_jorge]

Is it safe to assume Chris o'neil is extending since we only heard about a price replacement?

[Call_me_jorge]

Also I think Chris colfer is more of a Mckinley 

[adamgreer]

David Larsen's finally performance as Price on the (2nd national) tour is tonight. A two year run, apparently. Any idea who is replacing him?

[LizzieCurry]

Ryan Bondy.

[PepperedShepherd]

LizzieCurry said: "Ryan Bondy."

 

Good for him! I saw Ryan at the Pantages back in May '14 when he went on for David Larsen. He was so very, very good that I went round to the stage door to tell him. He was incredibly appreciative and told me that it was only his 14th performance in the role. He has a lot more experience now, so I don't doubt he'll be terrific.

 

Also of possible interest to this thread: Nic Rouleau's last performance on the West End is January 30. 

 

[WinstonSalem]

@Sutton, is that a joke or an actual rumor?? I can't believe it is true, at any rate.  Colfer has been saying for years that he's constantly being offered Broadway roles.  But he said pretty recently that he won't deign to appear as a "replacement." If I'm recalling correctly, he was adamant that he will only do Broadway if he can originate a role. (Is Tony-nomination potential what he requires?) So, it's not BOM.

[hopefulundertone]

I saw Kyle's first (principal) show yesterday which was especially interesting after having also seen Gavin's last! Kyle was great, I really enjoy what he did with the role and it was fun to see a Price that can more convieniently pass for 19 (not that the older Prices aren't amazing)! I'll definitely be seeing him again during his run. and the other leads and ensemble were wonderful as always. It was especially great to see Nick Spangler back on that stage, too.

[funhamilton_rent]

CHRIS COLFER AS ELDER MCKINLEY. MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[LizzieCurry]

Hi, funhamilton_rent! I'm glad you came to this thread after starting a new one unnecessarily.

 

To answer you: I saw Kyle Selig go on for Gavin back in the summer and he was fantastic. Very agile voice, super funny, and looks 19. Daniel Breaker is great (if kinda young) and Nikki Renee Daniels is as cute as you can imagine.

[hopefulundertone]

I can (maybe unnecessarily) confirm that Kyle looks 19 and his voice is great and his acting and physicality are amazing. If you look a few replies back I went into slightly more detail.

 

Daniel and Nikki are both great, Nikki's Sal Tlay Ka Siti makes me cry every single time and I've seen it 7 times! Everyone else is fantastic as well- you'll have a lot of fun seeing this cast. 

[ACL2006]

yep, Nic Rouleau is returning to the Broadway cast as Elder Price. Though in the press release it says he'll be playing the role opposite Chris O'Neal. I wonder if O'Neal is returning after just a few weeks off??

 

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/broadways-book-of-mormon-will-welcome-return-of-former-elder-price-387030

[ACL2006]

also, the Book of Mormon will officially launch a production in Sweden in 2017. This will be the show's first non-English production. I wonder if this will lead to other non-English versions? Germany? Japan? Korea?

 

http://www.broadwayworld.com/sweden/article/THE-BOOK-OF-MORMON-Opens-in-Sweden-2017-20160217

 

This production will open in January 2017, the same time the Australian production is set to open.

[LizzieCurry]

That's the same theatre that did the first non-replica Jersey Boys, so I guess it shouldn't surprise me! I never really considered it would ever be done not in English, though.

 

And yay Nic! Is Kyle going to be the standby again? They usually have two these days, and Gabe Gibbs is going back on tour.

[neonlightsxo]

Wow, I'm surprised Nic isn't tired of playing Elder Price by now.

[WestCoastActor/Director]

No.  Kyle is leaving the show to pursue other shows.  He had already given his notice when they offered him Elder Price.

[helvizz]

There was this problematic (they used black face), yet successful Brazilian college production of The Book of Mormon in 2014 I think. They started small but the production stayed open for almost one year and it even played in one of the biggest theaters in Rio de Janeiro, playing to full houses in a 1,222-seat theater. I believe that was the first non-English production of the show.