Grand Hotel @ Encores !!! I am There!

[Steve C.]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:35pm

This news that Encores is doing "Grand Hotel" is so great; let's stay calm but is a revival in the stars? Just seeing the amazing clips and knowing the history of the show should get a lot of interest. I can't wait to hear the casting announcement.

Tommy Tune!!! I think it was Jane Krakowski's first major role; the clip from the Tonys with Michael Jeter and Brent Barrett (wouldn't it be great to see him in it?)

From what I read Me And My Girl is also a great choice.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:38pm

I am extremely jazzed about this news. I've thought that Bryce Pinkham would be a fantastic Baron.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 12:41pm

It's not book-heavy, we can totally get the original choreography back, right? (He pleaded, hopefully.)

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:19pm

I will most certainly be there!!!!

Bryce Pinkham would be sensational as the Baron.  I do have a hard time imaging anyone stepping into the shoes of Jeter however.  That will be a very hard role to cast.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:26pm

He's very much in the Jeter mold, but Rob McClure would make a wonderful Kringelein. I also think Adrienne Warren would be terrific as Flaemmchen. 

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:45pm

I love GRAND HOTEL. I love everything about it.  I saw it four times during it's original run. I especially loved Jane Krakowski as Flaemmchen. She was fab - that whole cast was legendary.

 



 

 





 







 

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 1:54pm

Chris Fitzgerald would be fantastic in the Jeter role. 

 

How about Bebe Neuwirth as the countess?

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 2:36pm

Would not be surprised if they got Sutton for the Jane Krakowski role.  As for Jeter, I think both suggestions made so far (Chris Fitzgerald and Rob McClure) would be perfect.  A younger Joel Grey would also kill it, but he's too old now to pull off a role like that.

[EM55]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 2:40pm

Already hoping for a transfer! Very excited about thi.

I also think Bryce Pinkham would make a good Baron.

What about Borle in the Jeter role?

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 2:41pm

Hamilfan2 said: "Would not be surprised if they got Sutton for the Jane Krakowski role.  As for Jeter, I think both suggestions made so far (Chris Fitzgerald and Rob McClure) would be perfect.  A younger Joel Grey would also kill it, but he's too old now to pull off a role like that."

Jane is only 6 years older than Sutton so I'd imagine they'd go with someone younger.

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 2:54pm

YES. I agree that Sutton is too old for the role and yet also not cynical enough after that... interesting production of The Wild Party. I'm already so excited for the casting announcements. And with the recent Encores productions, I feel like they're going to get the dancing right, or at least, go all out. 

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 3:56pm

Mark Rylance is probably very busy, but he would be incredible as Otto.  Fitzgerald would be wonderful, but he seems a bit young.  It would be nice to see Chip Zien return to the role perhaps.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 4:00pm

They never specify how old Kringelein is though, right? Just that he's dying. (And I've also definitely thought of McClure in the part.)

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 4:12pm

^I guess.  I've just always thought of him as being older.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 4:25pm

How about Norbert Leo Butz for Otto? I could see him bringing the pure unadulterated joy that Jeter did. 

What are the chances they'll ask Jane Krakowski to come back in the Liliane Montevecchi role? I like the Bebe Neuwirth idea too.

I just love this show. Annaleigh Ashford is my pick for Flaemmchen, but the Adrienne Warren suggestion is wonderfully original. 

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 4:52pm

Does Rylance sing well? I'm sure he would act it beautifully though. 

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 5:04pm

EGADS does this announcement excite me. Been obsessed with this score for years on end and cannot wait to see it with a full orchestra and top-drawer talent. Carlos, those production photos gave me chills!!

[StageStruckLad]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 5:34pm

In addition to performing in Lady Be Good, Tommy Tune has been attending the Friday night Encores. I sure hope someone asks him to stage Grand Hotel. 

[ARTc3]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:23pm

I miss David Carroll

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:38pm

Tommy Tune's staging was breathtaking!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:38pm

wonderfulwizard11 said: "He's very much in the Jeter mold, but Rob McClure would make a wonderful Kringelein. I also think Adrienne Warren would be terrific as Flaemmchen. 

 

"Perfection!

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:43pm

Tony Walton's 2 Tier set was stunning with the orchestra above

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:49pm

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "How about Norbert Leo Butz for Otto? I could see him bringing the pure unadulterated joy that Jeter did. 

What are the chances they'll ask Jane Krakowski to come back in the Liliane Montevecchi role? I like the Bebe Neuwirth idea too.

I just love this show. Annaleigh Ashford is my pick for Flaemmchen, but the Adrienne Warren suggestion is wonderfully original. "

Ashford would also be excellent! The reason I'd love to see Warren is because of her work in Shuffle Along- her song at the top of the show felt perfectly in line with I Want to Go to Hollywood. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:54pm

The commercial for Grand Hotel '89

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=582yXM9oB1A

 

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 5/19/17 at 11:57pm

I remember seeing that commercial on Youtube as I was really getting into musicals and being totally wowed by it.