Phantom4ever, thank you so much for articulating what I've been trying to put into words... I'm glad there are other people here that see the show the same way I do.
I guess this is where we disagree. I believe jokes can still point to problems in the world... It's sort of similar to the infamous "school shooter chic" line from DEH — The audience laughs because it is caught off guard by a politically incorrect statement and it's sheer absurdity, but we also feel extremely unpleasant because of the topic the line references... And in my opinion, that's exactly the goal of such jokes.
Context is important. I'd argue that the reason Africans are displayed the way they are is to show how out of touch the Mormon missionaries are. Besides, the show draws attention to actual problems like female genital mutilation and AIDS... A really simple and obvious example is how in "Hasa diga eebowai", the Africans talk about famine and poverty while Mormons are complaining how their bus was late — the intention isn't to make fun of African people, i
MEAN GIRLS To Welcome Social Media Star Cameron Dallas For Four Week Run Dec 20
2019, 05:38:05 PM
bdn223, I am curious about the same thing; that would be my first guess for stuntcasting and seems like it could have been arranged easily. Maybe they're saving that as a last resort kind of thing?
I highly doubt they would've stunt cast if they didn't need to. Obviously the show isn't selling as well as they were hoping and they needed to cast someone with a sizable following to attract new people to see the show. Also, we have no idea who else was contacted join the cast — Cameron probably wasn't their first choice...
Not to mention that Aaron is a pretty small role, I highly doubt it will disrupt anyone's experience too much even if he turns
Little Shop Cast Recording Dec 20
2019, 11:07:43 AM
RumTumJM, it's especially noticeable during Somewhere that's green — throughout the whole song really, unfortunately...
Little Shop Cast Recording Dec 20
2019, 07:53:11 AM
I just listened to the album and I really like the way Christian Borle and Jonathan Groff sound, as well as the arrangements. That said, some songs such as Somewhere that's green sound overproduced and autotuned to shreds... Still, loving the energy of the whole thing!
Helen Shaw takes down both BOM and Hamilton on Vulture Dec 18
2019, 06:56:17 PM
Bettyboy72, I'd still argue that BOM is by no means the only show for which people of color can audition... Besides, many of my friends who are people of color thought the show was incredibly funny. In addition, I'd say that BOM is purposefully written to be offensive and the whole point is to make the audience feel uncomfortable at the things they are laughing at, Through satire, the show draws attention to actual problems in the world and in the end still spreads positivity... Or at least that
If black actors have no issue acting in BOM, why is the author offended? I refuse to believe that they are "forced to sell jokes", as the author says...If the show is so violently offensive to black people, why is the show even still running, why are people auditioning for the roles and why aren't people protesting?
In general, I am a big fan of age appropriate casting. However, i feel like it's more than ok to make an exception when a legendary actor is willing to reprise their iconic role in a musical. Sure, Deloris should be and usually is younger, but this is a special event/version of the show for Whoopi's fans and I for one think it's a great idea.
Ellen Greene was also "too old" to play Audrey in 2015 opposite Jake Gylenhaal but she knocked it out of the park...
JSquared2 said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Surprised this hasn’t been said... Billy Elliot Also, I believe when Chazz Palminteri joined A Bronx Tale Nick Cordero stayed on as his alternate."
The Billy Elliot boys weren't considered alternates. The role was triple cast -- and all 3 were nominated for (and won) the Tony."
I'm genuinely curious — even though they weren't technically considered alternates, isn't t
Upcoming Waitress casting Oct 26
2019, 05:03:33 AM
Oh, I fully understand it will not happen. I just said that it would have been cool to see. I know these things do not happen often/at all.
Upcoming Waitress casting Oct 25
2019, 08:55:54 PM
Jorge, I was thinking the exact same thing! That would truly be going out with a bang, and it would be incredible to see all of the wonderfully different Jenna interpretations one last time...
Best Evan Hansen Sep 24
2019, 04:35:58 AM
Just wanted to say I completely agree with jkstheatrescene! Andrew absolutely blew me away with how natural and more subtle he felt in the role. I think, for me, it also helps a lot that he's an actual teenager unlike Platt, who you could definitely tell was much older...
Dear Evan Hansen going to West End! Aug 25
2019, 07:36:06 PM
I completely forgot about "Break in a glove" and the school shooter line when I wrote my initial comment. I completely agree if a show is specifically set in a certain country that the setting shouldn't change when the show is playing in a different country. That said, I think for shows like Wicked it's nice that they let the actors perform it in British English since the show wasn't particularly "American" to begin with.
Oh, I haven't read this — it definitely makes sense and I think it's cool that they're casting a British Evan. Also, are the performers going to speak in an American accent? I ask since DEH seems like it could easily be adapted to take part in the UK instead of the USA.
