Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees to Make Broadway Debut in KINKY BOOTS; Carrie St. Louis and J. Harrison Ghee to Join Cast

[wish i were here2]

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tyler-Glenn-of-Neon-Trees-to-Make-Broadway-Debut-in-KINKY-BOOTS-Carrie-St-Louis-and-J-Harrison-Ghee-to-Join-Cast-20180411

[Blockhead24]

So excited to have Carrie St. Louis back on Broadway! 

[ACL2006]

Might have to go back in May now.

[haterobics]

Always liked Neon Trees, but just saw it with Jake Shears a few weeks ago... so I'll be Kinkied out for a while.

[VintageSnarker]

Their version of stunt casting is a bit random but I don't hate it.

Also, do you think this means Cruel Intentions is closing or will they just replace Carrie?

[ACL2006]

I just saw the show last Tuesday for Brady. But a big fan of Neon Trees, so another trip may need to happen. Winning the lottery always helps.

[Eliza2]

VintageSnarker said: "Their version of stunt casting is a bit random but I don't hate it.

Also, do you think this means Cruel Intentions is closing or will they just replace Carrie?"

it just closed last weekend

[thealtoslament]

I like Neon Trees but Tyler Glenn is.... not who I would've expected, even for a stunt casting. I'm intrigued, though. With the timing and everything, seems like this is trying to replicate Brendon Urie as Charlie from last summer? He did a whole lot for the show's grosses, iirc. Does Neon Trees have the kind of fanbase that Panic! at the Disco does? 

[ACL2006]

Curious if anyone went today? According to the show's Facebook page, he's there until July 15.

[ACL2006]

According to the show's website, Glenn is starting tonight and didn't start on Sunday like originally planned
Always thought it was weird for someone to join a show on a Sunday.

[springwillcome]

That’s weird because he definitely started on Sunday, he posted on social media after the show all excited. Anyone seen him yet? I was a big fan back in the day and am really intrigued by his casting, hoping to hear good things!

[ACL2006]

That's very odd because it clearly says May 8 - July 15. Kinky Boots is very active with their social media and anytime a name has joined the show, it's plastered all over their social media, including their first curtain call.

[ACL2006]

I just scrolled through Twitter to see that Glenn did start on Sunday. It's just a slap in the face to him since the show's website has been advertising him starting tonight and he also isn't listed on the cast page while Cook AND Maldonado are still front and center on their website.

[wolfwriter]

I wonder if Tyler Glenn slipped in on Sunday to take some of the pressure off. Saw this tonight and the good news, is that for a show running this long, it's in surprisingly good shape.

The better news is that J. Harrison Ghee is a star in every sense of the word. I've said before that I think he's better than Billy Porter (whom I love). I've seen him 3 times in Kinky Boots and once at PaperMill in The Sting and he is an exceptional talent.

Carrie St. Louis is great and really nails The History of Wrong Guys.

My companion and I wonder about one Angel, in particular, who has seemed bored, every time we've seen the show. Is this an acting choice or is this individual just bored and sloppy? It's very noticeable and a little odd. The rest of the cast still seems to be having fun, though.

As for Mr Glenn, I'm entirely unfamiliar with Neon Trees, so he is new to me. I can only say he's okay, clearly nervous, but not a train-wreck, by any stretch. Not a super actor and kind of stiff, which I think will loosen up, the more he performs. Jake Shears had a nerves issue, but after about 10 minutes, settled in and seemed to just have fun. That didn't happen tonight.

My big issue with Mr. Glenn is his ability to sing the score. He can obviously sing and his lower register is totally fine. His upper register is an issue and he can't hit some of the notes. He performs more like a rock concert than a character. Soul Of A Man was fine, if I had been at a concert, but he's not a character singing the song. Even Jake Shears (and the two are very different) sang the song in character. It takes you, momentarily out of the show, but it's not a bad performance. I think he'll get better, but will remain overshadowed by his castmates.

I kept thinking if they want to stunt cast, in this "concert" vein, just pay Patrick Stump whatever he demands and put him in the show for three months.

Still an enjoyable, fun night and Mr. Ghee is something very special.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Playbill vault also has not been updated- the show seems really behind on the promotion for the new leads- obviously Glenn is the draw, but let’s get the updates out there!