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ANASTASIA Broadway Cast Confirmed, Set for Broadhurst Theatre - Spring 2017
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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:04pm

Wow....

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:05pm

Nice... I think that he'll be great. He did the workshop in the role, correct?

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:06pm

Yes, he did.

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:13pm

Yes!!!

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:16pm

Ramin will be great, but I also hope they've done the necessary rewrites, because not even Ramin could make the material that Mano was given work.

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:18pm

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:19pm

For a second I thought he was replacing Klena and was incredibly sad. This is great casting indeed. Nice to see Ramin tackle new roles!

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:29pm

Neon, I agree with you.  I am hoping the Gleb role and story line has been improved since Hartford.  That was the weakest part of the story/book in my opinion (and from the reviews, it appears I was not alone in feeling that way).  

But I do think Ramin Karimloo has all the tools to knock this out of the park.  I think he is capable of masking some of the flaws.

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:32pm

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so happy. he definitely has the physicality and the charm to do this role justice (hopefully there will be some rewrites for his character though).

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:44pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    

I just got my ticket this week as the chatter here was making me want to go.... and now..... yay!!!  Love Ramin - don't care who he plays - so excited!

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:47pm

Outstanding news! Now I'm even happier that I bought my ticket for the first preview earlier this week!

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:51pm

Who will he replace from the out of town tryout?

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:55pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasia_(musical)

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:03pm

Daddy Warbucks said: "Neon, I agree with you.  I am hoping the Gleb role and story line has been improved since Hartford.  That was the weakest part of the story/book in my opinion (and from the reviews, it appears I was not alone in feeling that way).  "

 

You're certainly not alone. Everyone I spoke to (several of my friends and colleagues) felt the same way about the Gleb character and storyline.



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Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:22pm

Thanks...I look forward to seeing this in the Spring.

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:07pm

Is Mano upset?

 

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:18pm

ANASTASIA just went on my "Must See" list.  

 

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:21pm

Surprised Karimloo would sign on for what sounds like a thankless role.

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:25pm

I adore Karimloo, but must admit I had the same first thought as Kad. I wonder if they're revising the book to make his role a bit more substantial (meaning a possibility for a Featured Actor nomination).

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:32pm

He's never originated a role in a new musical on Broadway. I imagine that's appealing. Also, Gleb is the villain.



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Posted: 9/22/16 at 5:11pm

Exactly, he is still only known really for two roles. He has long wanted to branch out and i think he has realised that the music and hollywood route maybe wasnf going to work out so has returned more to where he is known and loved. Sadly another year or so away from his family

Is there any legal footage of the tryout? I mean a trailer or something? Couldnt find anything on you tube

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 11:21pm

Well, the only main character who isn't cast is the Dowager Empress. Sucks so much that Angela Lansbury is retiring ANASTASIA Set for Broadhurst Theatre, Spring 2017

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Posted: 9/22/16 at 11:28pm

kinda disappointed Mary Beth Peil isn't transferring with the production. She was perfect for the part.

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Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:31am

^She's not transferring?  She was delightful in Hartford.

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Posted: 9/23/16 at 1:41am

Betty Buckley as the Dowager Empress,anyone?

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Posted: 9/23/16 at 9:22am

We don't know that Mary Beth Peil is not transferring yet. Her role has not been announced.