Damn! Yesterday, I was listening to the dogfight cast recording, looked up some pictures of him and thought, He would make a great fiyero! And Today this news comes out!
I have to say I'm actually pretty disappointed. As wonderful as the...visuals will be, I've always been pretty disappointed in Klena. I was interested to see what Mendez and Massey would have been like together.
This makes me wonder if a Carrie reunion is possible with Derek and Molly Ranson after Mendez leaves. I'm not sure if Molly's voice can handle Elphaba, but I'd love to see her acting in the role.
Praise HIM! We are getting TWO new actors in Wicked! Not just someone returning for their fifth/sixth engagement in the show! Can't wait for what will hopefully be fresh takes on the roles!
Are you high? I think his voice has incredible clarity. His solo track on the Carrie cast recording is one of my favorites. Even if the song isn't that spectacular, his voice is.
I think he has a wonderful voice, but I've always found him completely lacking in anu carisma on stage. It was less noticeable in Carrie when he had nothing to do, but especially opposite Mendez in Dogfight, his wooden acting was particularly apparent.