Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
#1Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 2:13am
We have the movie version. We have the Director's Cut of the movie version. And there was the INCREDIBLE concert version at Encores over the summer with Jake Gyllenhaal and Ellen Greene. Now I think it is time for a Broadway revival of this amazing musical! Here is my dreamcast:
Danny Burstein as Mr. Mushick
Neil Patrick Harris as Orin
Amber Riley, Ciara Renee & Rema Webb as The Trio
James Monroe Iglehart as Audrey II
Now here are 6 different Seymours and 6 different Audreys:
Darren Criss, Skylar Astin, Jeremy Jordan, Christian Borle, Jonathan Groff, Jason Seagel
Sutton Foster, Kristin Chenoweth, Tammy Blanchard, Laura Bell Bundy, Megan Hilty and Helene Yorke
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#2Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 2:57am
Patrick Page as Mr Mushick
Jose Llana as Orin
Nikki M James, Saycon Sengbloh and Jennifer Hudson (LOL) as the The Trio
Patina Miller / LaChanze as the voice of Audrey II (because why the hell not, lol)
Cary Tedder / Matthew James Thomas / Conrad Ricamora / Matt Doyle / Andrew Keenan Bolger as Seymour
Celia Keenan Bolger / Diana Degarmo / Ashley Park / Christina Bianco as Audrey
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Updated On: 11/15/15 at 02:57 AM
#3Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 3:06am
c0113g3b0y said: "Patina Miller / LaChanze as the voice of Audrey (because why the hell not, lol)
Celia Keenan Bolger / Diana Degarmo / Ashley Park / Christina Bianco as Audrey"
Are you saying the voice of Audrey should be a black girl but a white actress will play the character? Will it be like a Deaf West revival where there are two actors for one character? Although probably Jennifer Hudson would be preferable as Audrey's voice, she would rock Suddenly Seymour.
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#4Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 3:19am
^ Pretty sure it was referring to voicing the Audrey II puppet...
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#5Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 3:53am
lol, forgot to add "II" after "voice of Audrey"..thanks limelightmike for explaining my dumb mistake lawl.
That's actually an interesting concept though, gypsy101!
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Dave19
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/11
#6Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 5:08am
Another girl voicing Audrey could be interesting, but only if they could not find and actress who can sing the part. And that is very unlikely in theatre.
#7Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:41am
Seymour-Andrew Rannells or Jeremy Jordan
Audrey-Megan Hilty
Mushnik-Danny Burstein/Nathan Lane
The Urchin Girls-Newcomers/girls who were in the ensemble of past shows
Audrey II-James Monroe Iglehart
Orin-John Stamos
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#8Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:00am
Doesn't Jeremy Jordan seem too "hunky" / typical leading man to play Seymour? A nerdy, slightly twinky looking guy seems more suited for Seymour.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#9Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:09am
My dream cast is very similar similar to Disneybroadwayfan22's...except for Audrey...I would ALSO put Patina Miller + Ciara Renee.
And I love the idea of a female Audrey II!
Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:09 AM
#10Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:30am
"Doesn't Jeremy Jordan seem too "hunky" / typical leading man to play Seymour? A nerdy, slightly twinky looking guy seems more suited for Seymour."
You're right. It only works if a total twink plays the role. Oh, wait...
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#11Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:30am
Showface said: "My dream cast is very similar similar to Disneybroadwayfan22's...except for Audrey...I would ALSO put Patina Miller + Ciara Renee.
And I love the idea of a female Audrey II!
I've always thought that with a female plant, they could play up a lot of different subtext with the whole "plant seduces Seymour" angle. 
"
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#12Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:31am
oh wait that's Gyllenhaal.. nv mind
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:31 AM
#13Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:34am
It's Gyllenhaal. Y'know, the total twink who blew everybody away, playing the role.
And having a woman voice Audrey II is one of the worst ideas that's ever been presented here. Just saying.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#14Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:41am
Having a woman voice Audrey II is an excellent idea.
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#15Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:43am
do explain further, Jordan, why do you think it's the worst idea to cast a female as the voice of the Audrey plant..? The plant can be played as a femme fatale sort of character. It actually adds to the character rather than detract from it, if done well.
and yes, getting a hunky ripped dude to play Seymour deemphasizes his insecurities and geekiness IMO. it's a thread about DREAMCASTING, so stop being so damn anal.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:43 AM
#16Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 6:37am
I saw a regional production this past Saturday night and they had a girl playing Mushnik. They called and referred to her as Mrs. Mushnik. While I didn't think it would work, it did. Even though not your traditional male Mushnik, it goes to show the role could be perfectly played by a female.
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#17Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 7:22am
Audra mcdonald as Billie holiday as Audrey 2
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#18Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 9:23am
Gaga would be a great Audrey.
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#19Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 10:52am
except for the fact that Gaggag can't act her way out of a paper bag
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#20Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:28pm
She's actually a decent character actress. If you're judging her from her work on Hotel that's not really fair. The writing is abysmal.
#21Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:40pm
Seymour - Gavin Creel
Audrey - Annaleigh Ashford
Orin - Christian Borle
Mushnik - Brad Oscar
Urchins - Ramona Keller, Tori Kelly, Orfeh
voice of Audrey 2 - Patti Labelle, or Kid Rock
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#22Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/16/15 at 1:08pm
c0113g3b0y said: "except for the fact that Gaggag can't act her way out of a paper bag
Why does that require acting skills? And why is she in a paper bag to begin with? No no, nothing about this adds up at all!
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#23Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/17/15 at 12:55am
@hork: LOL
@pippin: I love your ideas for Audrey and Audrey 2.
I'd also like to see Austin McKenzie as Seymour
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
Updated On: 11/17/15 at 12:55 AM
#24Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/17/15 at 11:04am
I've seen productions of Little Shop with a female Audrey II, and it just doesn't work very well at all. The dynamic doesn't work- it's not written as a sexually-charged seduction, and it muddies the story to play it that way.
And Gyllenhaal was a great Seymour- and I had my doubts going in. But he's a fantastic (and very weird, idiosyncratic) actor, which a lot of musical theatre boys are decidedly not. The best Seymours are played by fantastic, versatile character actors. Gyllenhaal, despite being the hottest man, isn't a real leading man-type.
The same principle applies to Audrey- you need someone who is decidedly a character actress.
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#25Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)
Posted: 11/17/15 at 11:10am
Audrey - Ana Gasteyer
Seymour - Rob McClure
Voice of Audrey II - Leslie Jones
Mushnik - Lenny Wolpe
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