I could honestly see either Kacie or Jane as a possible replacement, if and when Rachel decides to leave. Annaleigh isn't talented enough to play Catherine, and I doubt she would take a replacement role at this point in her career.
YES to Rachelle Rak as Fastrada!! I really hope that Patina stays with the production, for my own selfish reasons. Also, do you guys think anyone from the Broadway company may join the tour?
Annaleigh has been promoted to a regular on the Showtime television series "Masters of Sex." Unless it's canceled or her contract isn't renewed, you will NOT be seeing her on the Broadway stage anytime soon. Her paycheck for one month of work out there is probably more than what she would make on Broadway in a year.
Annaleigh is too young, let's take her off the table she can do no wrong in my book, but she's not right for this role. Maybe Sherrie Renee Scott or Stephanie J. Block as Catherine? Agree, Johnathan Groff may be too mature, but he could sing the role wonderfully! I also like what someone mentioned regarding a former Glinda on the older side of the scale, Jennifer Laura Thompson? She was very funny in Urinetown and in the Concert version of Company.
YES, Phillytheatreguy10! After seeing Jennifer Laura Thompson in the COMPANY concert, I would see her in anything. A uniquely gifted comedic actress. What the devil is she up to these days?
If they aren't gonna go with big names how about this: Felecia Boswell - Leading player Kyle Dean Massey - Pippin Cathy Rigby - Fastrada I cant really think of anyone else who people haven't already mentioned for the other main roles.
Adrienne Warren - leading player Julia Murney - Fastrada Phylicia Rashad - Berthe Pippin - Wallace Smith Morgan James - Catherine (Although she may be interesting as The Leading Player)
I'd be curious to see what Jake Epstein could bring to Pippin. Not sure if it's in his range. I really liked him in Spring Awakening. Or maybe Matt Shingledecker as Pippin, or Telly Leung
I don't know if Julia Murney could do the dancing in this version, but I'd love to hear her sing it. Her Fastrada from the 2004 World AIDS Day benefit was spectacular. She gets the humor and sauciness of it so well.
Adrienne Warren - leading player Julia Murney or Jessica Phillips - Fastrada Jackie Hoffman - Berthe Michael Arden- Pippin Kendra Kassebaum or Kate Wetherhead - Catherine Berti Carvel or John Dossett - Charles
Amy Spanger would be wonderful as either Catherine or Fastrada Considering she's prominently featured in the new commercial I'd imagine that Gabrielle McClinton will eventually replace Ciara
a bit of fantasy casting, I'd LOVE to see Jim Dale play Charles
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
No she is in Abiza on vacation, she leaves the end of the month, unless she decided to leave early.
Here is the quote direct from her Facebook page
"It feels like a dream I had last night.. But it's true. After an epic 2 year journey..the ultimate search for ultimate fulfillment comes to an end for me when I leave Pippin June 29th!"
any time an acrobat has gone on vacation, they replaced them for the week. I'm guessing Guy is simply filling in for Olga this week and may replace her when she leaves.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Here is the latest Pippin cast list. There appears to be a new person who is doing Rolla Bolla. Does this mean that Orion Griffiths is no longer with the show or just on vacation? Just curious.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Saw Orion in the show last week and my father (who is very reserved and conservative) was captivated by his thighs- even whispering to me "That guy got huge legs". LOL