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Weird detail about Lebo M, but it's probably Riedel adding some snark. Otherwise, that was a really interesting read! I enjoyed "Razzle Dazzle" and am excited to read his next book.

A lot of the commentary felt very out of touch, but  then again it IS a bunch of older white men (and one younger white man) commenting on theatre. Very "old guard". Some pretty spot-on predictions though.

Jordan Catalano said: "I just don't understand how the NY theater community isn't able to come together and offer anything new other than Zoom readings. I've said a zillion times before - the West End is just providing SO much content and really keeping theater "alive" by streaming live productions (both new and archival) for months now while Broadway (no fault to the actors/musicians/etc) just sits on it's hands saying "Here, have another Zoom video&qu

I think the show's return and its success might be aided by the virtual Tonys. Introduce new visuals, an energetic performance, and at least one Tony awards (Featured Actress, to me).

Globefan said: "Who can play Fiyero?"

Tony and Emmy nominee Jeremy Pope? He’s very talented and very dreamy. Check and check. 

Keke Palmer and Dove Cameron are my Elphie/Glinda pairing. I don't know if she has the full top belt, but Keke has a great voice and I think would be a fresh, comedic Elphaba with the right amount of joy and gravitas. I think Jessie Buckley would be pretty inspired casting, and I wouldn't be shocked if Zendaya was mentioned. Let Ariana play Nessa, with Christine Baranski or Jenifer Lewis as Morrible.

Does anyone know if any official cast recordings of "Beauty and the Beast" contain the overture? It's not long, but I love it and can't find an official recording, since they probably added it after they recorded for the Broadway production. (It's also not on the OLC.)

I'd LOVE to see Cynthia and Danielle reprise their roles from the revival!

Producing a West End revival and recording it for Disney+ makes sense! But also I'd expect a Broadway revival, it would be a great choice in terms of audience interest to help reopen Broadway.

Agreed, MISS SAIGON is a perfect fit. A musical war epic with a tragic romance with commentary on American culture AND a nightmare sequence? That's fully up his alley, and I think he could still do it. MISS SAIGON's score, ever changing as it is, is very cinematic, and I think it could still do well as a film if it was made in the next couple of years. 

Sunset Boulevard!

Annaleigh and Jessie have enough Broadway clout to sell the show with a well-known Arnstein and Rosie O'Donnell. Lindsay Mendez could, too, with her Tony and being a series regular on a CBS procedural. Most of the other names would be perfect for a nonprofit production at Lincoln Center or Roundabout. 

If they somehow got Gaga or even Idina, I'd love to see Micaela as a standby a la Donna Murphy in "Dolly".

Honestly? I rewatched it last week and it was better than I remembered. Emmy Rossum's acting holds up, her vocals just don't deliver. Like Minnie Driver, they could have dubbed her. Gerard's acting vocals do NOT hold up, and honestly he didn't play up the sexiness like I remember. Patrick Wilson and Minnie Driver are great, Minnie deserves MUCH more credit for the camp she delivers. The film itself is fine, the callbacks to the framing device with olde

Idina is very talented, but her age and her voice aren't right for this role. 15 years ago, sure. I'd rather see her in a revival of "Gypsy," where I think she has the allure and spirit for Rose. Honestly, it would be just as big as her doing "Funny Girl," and a better fit. (Realistically, she's one of four Broadway names who would do the next production. Her, Donna, Audra, or Sutton.)

Lots of great ideas in this thread: Shoshana Bean, Lindsay Mende

Audra could do something really special. Patti has before, including with Mandy. Idina would be a no-brainer!

I saw the national tour of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT and expected it to be a mess, but I had a blast! The songs were used really well and the book was very clever. Pretty good production levels for a national tour, as well. I had a similar reaction to HEAD OVER HEELS and THE PROM.

It's interesting to see how, with the likely extension of the season for the Tonys, MJ and possibly 1776 are now apart of this 2019-2021 season. I wouldn't be shocked to see A STRANGE LOOP, ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and ALMOST FAMOUS trying to sneak in. Same with rumored revivals of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and JOSEPH. Of course, it depends on theatre availability, but this was a relatively weak Tony season, especially for Best Score (really we only had S

I'd like to add Angela Bassett to the mix, but I think Cate, Sandra, and Kate would be lovely!

If YOUNGER shoots next spring and all are healthy and ready to go, I'll be curious to see if Sutton stays on board. I'm sure she'd be great, but I'm curious to see who would come on board to replace her. IT sounds like the show was fully cast, so it would depend on if anyone has new conflicts.

First preview of THE MINUTES. Not sure if or when it will come back so I'm glad I got to see it!