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FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#200
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:04am

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "DOLLY! is not taking the St. James."

Does that mean it has another house lined up, or have they just ruled out the St. James?

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#201
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:05am

Also, let me take this time to voice my unequivocal endorsement of Wolfe as Elsa. She is unbelievable.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#202
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:05am

Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#203
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:23am

This all makes good & fair sense.

But here's my next question...

Why would the St. James be lining up potential open-ended runs like this? What if (and that's a strong "if" FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway Dolly ends up being a runaway revival hit? Or if Something Rotten continues to sustain their weekly nut and operating costs? Or stunt casts? Etc. etc. etc.

Something just tells me it's strange for Jujamcyn to be lining up their tenants allowing only for limited runs until the Frozen-blizzard hits.

Then again, this supports the idea that Dolly won't be taking the St. James after all. Curious as to where else it would go.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#204
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:29am

I believe Dolly (without Midler) wasn't considered to be a full open ended run.

With Midler, it can play the St. James before moving if a successful replacement can be found.

Can't imagine her playing the role for more than 9 months. That time line allows for Frozen to come in and take over.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#205
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:32am

If FINDING NEVERLAND chooses to close up shop, DOLLY! could probably take the Lunt-Fontanne.

Maybe the Lyric if PARAMOUR doesn't do well?

Updated On: 4/20/16 at 11:32 AM

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#206
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:34am

When I heard the story of Frozen at the St James, made me think that the rumor or Dolly going into the Shubert theatre may be correct.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#207
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:35am

There was talk on the other board that Dolly is taking the Shubert.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#208
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:38am

with MATILDA closing on Jan 1, 2017; HELLO, DOLLY taking the Shubert would make perfect sense. I still don't know why Disney would announce what theater FROZEN is taking two years in advance.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#209
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:38am

GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "

Too old.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#210
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:43am

neonlightsxo said: "GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "

Too old."

Laura Osnes is three years younger than Betsy Wolfe, though.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#211
Posted: 4/20/16 at 12:21pm

ACL2006 said: "with MATILDA closing on Jan 1, 2017; HELLO, DOLLY taking the Shubert would make perfect sense. I still don't know why Disney would announce what theater FROZEN is taking two years in advance."

I remember seeing a post saying the dodgers are closing Matilda so they can open a Bronx tale at the shubert. It seemed pretty legit.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#212
Posted: 4/20/16 at 12:46pm

Cupid Boy2 said: "neonlightsxo said: "GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "

Too old."

Laura Osnes is three years younger than Betsy Wolfe, though.

"

Boom. You done got served, neonlightsxo.

Updated On: 4/20/16 at 12:46 PM

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Posted: 4/20/16 at 1:32pm

I didn't get "served" but I'm sure they're looking for someone younger. But OK.

Elsa is supposed to be several years older than Anna, they're not supposed to look the same age.

Updated On: 4/20/16 at 01:32 PM

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#214
Posted: 4/20/16 at 1:59pm

They don't look hugely different in age to me in the movie, but then again they are animated drawings. Who cares? The only thing that will matter to the little girls in the audience is that their 'hair' is 'right.'

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#215
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:12pm

Did I call it with Wolfe, or what? Thrilled thrilled thrilled thrilled thrilled. Better start writing that Tony speech, Miss Wolfe!

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#216
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:33pm

Isn't Betsy a soprano (wasn't she Rosa Bud?). And isn't Elsa an alto belt?

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#217
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:36pm

LOLOL Betsy can belt her face off in addition to her glorious soprano head voice. The healthiest and best belters usually have strong head voices as well. Also just being picky but Alto isn't really a term you can use outside of choir. The more appropriate term would be Mezzo Soprano.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#218
Posted: 4/20/16 at 3:26pm

Re: Anna's age, she's supposed to be three years younger than Elsa. 18 and 21. Osnes is three years younger. You really have no other argument other than just not liking her for Anna.

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#219
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:33pm

neonlightsxo said: "I didn't get "served" but I'm sure they're looking for someone younger. But OK.

Elsa is supposed to be several years older than Anna, they're not supposed to look the same age. "

BOOM, you did get served! Why is Elsa "supposed" to be several years older? Because you said so?? Nope, not the facts. Sorry. Osnes would be perfect. BYE FELICIA

Updated On: 4/20/16 at 04:33 PM

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#220
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:42pm

Are you even for real?

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#221
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:46pm

Remember when saying Bye Felicia was cool 2 years ago. Good times

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#222
Posted: 4/25/16 at 9:38pm

I'm honestly a little disappointed Frozen is getting a Broadway musical before Tangled. Yes, I understand why because of how hugely successful it was but I feel like Tangled has more of a musical theater feel than Frozen. I feel like "I have a dream" has more of a Broadway show feel than "For the first time in forever"' Still I'm looking forward to a Frozen musical. I hope Hans finally get his own solo villain number!!

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#223
Posted: 4/25/16 at 10:01pm

My revised casting

Anna - Laura Osnes

Elsa - Betsy Wolfe (CONFIRMED)

Olaf - Christopher Fitzgerald (I know it sounds too obvious of a casting choice but hey)

Kristoff - John Arthur Greene

Hans - Adam Kantor

Updated On: 4/26/16 at 10:01 PM

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FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway#224
Posted: 4/25/16 at 10:20pm

Betsy is officially cast as Elsa. She's confirmed that it's true.

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