Bwayfan has it right! I asked Riza and she said the time just hasn't come yet but they are definitely trying to find a window for her to go on - the producers are really trying to rotate all their swings and understudies.
Keys can always be transposed and changed. Off of the top of my head I remember Anything Goes being lowered for Sutton Foster during her run and if I remember correctly, one of the Jack Kelly understudies had Santa Fe transposed for him as well.
But to actually answer your question, if the actor is who the producers are looking for then they will be sure to have them singing at their best, even if that means changing keys! (Kendra Kassabaum, for example, couldn't hit the High
Let me preface this by saying that I saw Betsy and thought that she was fantastic in the role. However, does anyone know why Betsy was cast? I mean, the show has be gunning for stars for Jenna since after Jessie left so why do we think they cast a Broadway alum in the role instead of a star? Were their sales good enough that they felt a security in not having a star? I guess you could say the same thing about Nicolette but her run began as limited as opposed to Betsy's which was an eight
Yes but Colton played Evan was heavily involved with DEH in the past, why dig him up after there seemingly being no association between them since he's left the show.
Seems weird he would be performing at the launch considering he hasn't been with the show for about a year at this point. From what I heard they were going for an all Canadian cast, but I guess not. Either way, he will be great but it would have been nice to see another star rise a la Platt.
They're not sure yet about the next Jenna - Nicolette might be extending and then someone else (it's a good choice) will be being ushered in after her. Dates are still being worked out, I have friends in the cast.
Tee and Erika are both fantastic in their own right.
Erika delivers a sturdy and reliable performance and is absolutely lovely offstage and on, I've had the pleasure of going out with her a few times and each time she has been down to earth and extremely kind (bought me dinner once when I didn't have money).
Tee is a star on the rise and I think everyone is beginning to see that, and I feel like that may be the reason people are seeing her as superior. The st
Yeah, I don't think Gavin is stepping into waitress. He's said on several occasions that the next thing he wants to do is originate a role not replace or revive one.
Considering that Carousel just ended and Laura's run is limited do you think there's any possibility that Jessie would step into the role of Eliza? She's said before it's one of her dream roles!
Was going to make another friend but found this one! Yay! I'm gonna add Regina George onto this list. While she isn't on stage a lot her songs require her to belt up to the F#5 and I believe a G5 in Till Someone Gets Hurt (I'm pretty sure Taylor only ever goes up to the F# though)
What do people think about Spongebob also being included on this list? The role is physical enough, and almost always on stage.
Maybe there are a couple surprises that they're trying to still keep under wraps, and that's why Lansbury wasn't mentioned... I hope this to be the case for Julie Andrews.
Kinky Boots has been a longtime favourite show on Broadway and would love to go back! Just wanted to know if anyone has seen Mark in the show and what they thought about him? I have doubts about whether or not he can sing the score. anyone heard anything or seen him?
