And the 2016 Hollywood Bowl Summer Musical Is...???

[Rob]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 4:53pm

Click Here to Read BWW Exclusive: And the 2016 Hollywood Bowl Summer Musical Is...???

[tazber]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 4:55pm

Fantastic choice!

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 4:55pm

I loooooooves me some Chorus Line. Don't drop the ball with this!

Updated On: 2/8/16 at 04:55 PM

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:14pm

Gimme the ball!

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:18pm

Channing Tatum as Zach!

Scarlett Johansson as Sheila!

Elijah Kelly as Richie!

Julianne Hough as Cassie!

 

Updated On: 2/8/16 at 05:18 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:20pm

I don't like the tone of the article and it seems like the Hollywood Bowl isn't ready to announce yet. Wouldn't it have been better to wait for the official press release?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:20pm

Anyone but Mario.

[tazber]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:20pm

I'm terrible at these casting games, so someone needs to make some suggestions for Morales and Paul.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:22pm

Vanessa Hudgens for Diana Morales!

 

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:29pm

Mario literally works so close to there... they're bound to know he worked on it and probably will ask him.

[Jshan05]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:31pm

This is such terrific news! Can't wait to hear the casting...does anybody remember how close to the show they cast them?

[pupscotch]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 5:32pm

best12bars said: "Vanessa Hudgens for Diana Morales!

 

 

 

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Yes! After her performance in Grease Live I would love to see her as Morales!

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:00pm

An interesting, but odd choice because these summer shows at the Bowl usually are all about 'names' and I don't think there are too many name performers who could handle doing that choreography.  Hiring 'names' in these roles also kind of defeats the whole point of the show... 

But anyway, I would expect to see people like Derek and Julianne Hough sprinkled throughout the casting.

Jennifer Garner began her career as a dancer and singer on the stage - I wonder if she could handle Cassie.

 

[StephieElise]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:00pm

best12bars said: "Vanessa Hudgens for Diana Morales!"

Yes! I won't see this, but I need it to happen (and for someone to put it on Youtube).

[macbeth]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:08pm

Oooh, I see BWW updated their story that Baayork Lee is directing again, yay!

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:23pm

Grease Live obv had an impact on people, as that cast included many of the names people are suggesting. I really think Mario Lopez is aged out of the role, but who knows. I would like to see a big name as Zach.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 6:46pm

I really, really, really hope they don't ask Mario Lopez to do the show(as Zach). He really ruined the show on Broadway.

[Ranger Tom]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 7:52pm

Interesting.  Could be good.  Need true triple threats though. 

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 7:59pm

TerrenceIsTheMann said: "Grease Live obv had an impact on people, as that cast included many of the names people are suggesting. I really think Mario Lopez is aged out of the role, but who knows. I would like to see a big name as Zach.

 

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I'm not arguing FOR Mr. Lopez, but how could he "age out" of the role of Zach? It makes sense that Zach is older then most of those who audition, but why would he have an upper age limit, any more than Fosse or Bennett or Balanchine had an upper age limit when they had to stop directing? Hell, Agnes de Mille was supervising a revival of BRIGADOON from her wheelchair!

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 8:56pm

Patina Miller for Cassie?

Bring Telly Leung back for Paul?

[tazber]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 8:57pm

Not really a fan of Hudgens. She's kinda bland and nondescript to me.

 

Is Rosario Dawson to old? I think she'd be great.

 

 

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 9:19pm

Wishful thinking but I'd love to see Megan Hilty as Cassie or Val (if she can dance)

[QueenAlice]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 9:23pm

Jessica Simpson for Cassie!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCHy7vUwhFQ

[BobbyBubbi]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 9:50pm

^ Okay. Not going to lie. That kind of blew my mind. 

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 2/8/16 at 10:07pm

I am beyond happy!!! Can't wait this going to be my 4th straight year. I love A Chorus Line.