Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
whitneym2
Swing Joined: 10/23/17
#1Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/23/17 at 5:30pm
Since Ramin has his show in London in January, does anyone know when he is leaving Anastasia or when his final show will be? Any thoughts on replacements?
Updated On: 10/23/17 at 05:30 PM
mpkie
Broadway Star Joined: 6/21/15
#2Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/23/17 at 9:49pm
I saw him post on instagram he is leaving (link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Baj96g1gpdK/)
No idea on timing, he didn't mention. Sad to see him go but looking forward to seeing what he gets up to next, and hope he comes right back around!
#3Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 10:33am
Maybe he's taking over Phantom after Barbour leaves. 
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#4Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 10:37am
Lot666 said: "Maybe he's taking over Phantom after Barbour leaves."
I'm of the "Oh dear god please no" camp on that one... But also he is scheduled to do some sort of concert series/show in London in January 2018, so I don't think he'll be moving next door.
#5Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 10:42am
labellaragazza1 said: "I'm of the "Oh dear god please no" camp on that one...But also he is scheduled to do some sort of concert series/showin London in January 2018, so I don't think he'll be moving next door."
I'm a fan of Mr. Karimloo, but I've never really thought he was right for Phantom; he's simply far too physically attractive and even the makeup and mask can't hide it.
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johannabarker
Stand-by Joined: 8/8/17
#6Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 12:43pm
Ramin will never play the Phantom again, he said in a livestream that he doesn't think it will get any better than the 25th in London. I'm sure he was given very generous offers for the 30th in London, 25th on Broadway, Paris, etc.
As much as I hate his Phantom, ANYONE is better than the current abomination. I really wish he would do it (Adelphi story aside)
#7Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 1:10pm
I was going to say that Ramin said he's done with Phantom for good.
A part of me hopes that I see him on the 8th b/c I love him, but on the other hand, I would love to see a new take on Gleb.
whitneym2
Swing Joined: 10/23/17
#8Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 1:26pm
Maybe he's a bit young but Lucas Steele as a replacement for Gleb in Anastasia?
Charming villain type role in Russia. I could see it. :)
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Chorus Member Joined: 6/5/17
#9Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/24/17 at 5:46pm
Isn’t the whole point that Christine doesn’t choose Erik at the end is not because he’s ‘unattractive’ but because he’s extremely aggressive, violent, manipulative, abusive etc. Not to mention a murderer. “This haunted face holds no horror for me now. It’s in your soul that the true distortion lies.” I don’t think the physical attractiveness of the Phantom matters that much.
#10Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:01am
Ramin was replaced by an understudy tonight - how soon is he leaving?
Even stranger, there was no slip of paper saying that his role would not be played by him! I've never heard of such a thing happening , the only explanation I could think of was that it was an extremely last minute change so there wasn't time to put the papers in the playbills? But then they could have announce it preshow... I was disappointed and confused. The understudy (Constantine) did a great job but I was looking forward to seeing Ramin before he left.
#11Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 12:07am
According to his Instagram Ramin was out tonight, because of a delayed/cancelled flight. So he isn’t gone just yet.
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#12Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 2:26am
whitneym2 said: "Maybe he's a bit young but Lucas Steele as a replacement for Gleb in Anastasia?
Charming villain type role in Russia. I could see it. :)"
Their in the same age range supposedly so Lucas probably could, however I don’t think he would go for a part much smaller in comparison to Anatole
#13Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 3:40am
Eh, I mean a paycheck is a paycheck. That being said, I wish much bigger and better things for him.
#14Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 7:53am
"Anastasia" really doesn't need RK. The advance is still huge and the girl tweens are enthralled. That being said, a "name" might help sell more tickets.
Now, imo, while it has some truly lovely songs and a nice score, the cast is fine, CA and MBP do their job, Act 1 is so long! It doesn't really shine until Act 2 with the quartet and "Paris". Caroline O'Connor and John Bolton really save that show a lot. The problem is the book.
I wish RK well, he's a fine singer and actor; I'm sure he won't be hurting for work.
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Updated On: 10/25/17 at 07:53 AM
#15Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/25/17 at 8:06am
I adore Ramin in this show, but I'm also excited to have another Gleb. There's a lot of people who would work: Lucas Steele, Zachary Levi, Santino Fontana, Bryan Terell Clark, etc. I wonder when the announcement'll be made.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#16Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/30/17 at 1:09pm
Leaving December 3.
http://www.playbill.com/article/ramin-karimloo-sets-final-performance-in-broadways-anastasia
johannabarker
Stand-by Joined: 8/8/17
#17Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/30/17 at 2:07pm
Wonder if Manoel Felciano, who originated the role in Hartford, might take over. Seriously doubt it as they took the character in another direction for Broadway.
Skimbleshanks2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#18Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/31/17 at 11:19am
based on INSTAGRAM it seemed like his wife was struggling with the long distance ..
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#19Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/31/17 at 11:54am
100x more respect with Ramin putting his wife and sons first before his career. He had a great run with Anastasia anyway
Skimbleshanks2
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/15
#20Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/31/17 at 12:33pm
He seems like a stand-up guy.... I think he is such a talent and a strong husband father
And those muscles... OMG!
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#21Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 10/31/17 at 12:53pm
Skimbleshanks2 said: "based on INSTAGRAM it seemed like his wife was struggling with the long distance .."
Was this in his insta story? If not, can you link?
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#22Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 11/7/17 at 10:03am
Max von Essen is Karimloo's replacement!
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190107/tony-nominee-max-von-essen-to-join-anastasia-on-broadway/
#23Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 11/7/17 at 10:07am
Aw, yay Max!
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#24Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 11/7/17 at 2:59pm
I wonder what Ramin has lined up...hopefully he's not going into 30th anniversary Phantom, because enough already. I really would love to see him originate more parts.
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#25Ramin Karimloo leaving Anastasia
Posted: 11/7/17 at 4:02pm
off topic a bit but i’ve been into les miz a bit lately and i’m still sad there is no recording of Ramin as Jean Valjean. i love his voice!
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Updated On: 11/7/17 at 04:02 PM
