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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
#175ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 1:57pm
Boykin was so good in Sunday in the Park!
I was hoping Jordan Fisher might be in it. I loved his performance earlier this year at miscast:
#176ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:31pm
Aww I was hoping that LaChanze would play Mama Euralie, but Kenita is wonderful. Maybe there's hope she'll play Erzulie?
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
#177ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:46pm
Wick3 said: "Boykin was so good in Sunday in the Park!
I was hoping Jordan Fisher might be in it. I loved his performance earlier this year at miscast:
how bout FIsher as Anatole in Great Comet?
"
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#178ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 3:46pm
This is wonderful casting so far and I hear there are some amazing surprises for the rest of the roles.
Very exciting.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#180ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 6:50pm
So, we're waiting to hear about all 4 gods and Ti Moune....am I forgetting anyone?
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#181ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 7:54pm
You are right Dramamama, There will be a TONY Winner in that group and TiMoune is a bright new talent who will knock your socks off. The Gods will definitely be otherworldly.
JP2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#182ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 7:59pm
CurtainPullDowner said: "You are right Dramamama, There will be a TONY Winner in that group and TiMoune is a bright new talent who will knock your socks off. The Gods will definitely be otherworldly."
Can't wait for the drama.
#183ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 8:14pm
Oooo I know this is a long shot since he wants to focus more on other mediums, but I would love to see Leslie Odom Jr. as Papa Ge! Plus, he is a Tony winner... I'm very excited for this!
#184ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 8:39pm
I would love to see LaChanze as Asaka, just to have some hardcore, theater career full circle moments.
#185ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 8:58pm
Maddie, I get the feeling, based on interviews, that Leslie Odom Jr. is kind of done with Broadway for a while. I'm gonna go with Anika Noni Rose; I heard the character she was playing on a TV show just got killed or died.
#186ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:03pm
ElphabaGoodman said: "Heard through the grapevine that a newcomer by then name of Hailey Kilgore will be playing Ti Moune this fall....
clip for reference: https://youtu.be/uhmkJoAgh9M
"In case anyone was wondering, she was in the reading of Rodney Hicks' new play last month.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Casting-Announced-for-COME-FROM-AWAYs-Rodney-Hicks-New-Play-NC-17-20170627
Looks like an amazing talent though, and she was only a freshman in high school in that video!
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#187ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:09pm
I would kill to hear Heather Headley sing "Part of the Human Heart."
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#188ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:13pm
What? I didn't see the casting in the article either. How did they not cast Kenita as Erzulie or Asaka? She needs a solo.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#189ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:14pm
Don't forget---this is a Davenport production. No way is Ken paying for an A List star --- not even a Broadway A-Lister!!
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#190ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:29pm
^I don't think this is very true. Didn't he produce The Bridges of Madison County and The Visit? Both had Broadway stars in them. Spring Awakening didn't, but I don't think that's a typical thing for him.
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#191ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:51pm
GeorgeandDot said: "^I don't think this is very true. Didn't he produce The Bridges of Madison County and The Visit? Both had Broadway stars in them. Spring Awakening didn't, but I don't think that's a typical thing for him.
I don't think he was lead producer on those two. Daddy Long Legs didn't have stars. At the time, I'm not sure if any of the cast of Godspell could be considered stars, even by theater standards.
#192ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 9:53pm
He also had Hunter Parrish and Corbin Bleu play Jesus in Godspell as well as Alan Cumming starring in Macbeth.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#193ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 10:00pm
Also appearing in the cast as Storytellers?
They are adding a chorus to this? Why? The whole point is to have the small cast perform all the characters.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#194ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:32pm
I've never seen it done that way. (I've also never seen it done professionally. )
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#195ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:39pm
The original production had a cast of 11. I'm not really upset about the larger cast. It's an odd choice considering how small Circle in the Square is, but the music will sound fuller.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#196ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:43pm
Interesting, I didn't realize.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#197ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/1/17 at 11:55pm
GeorgeandDot said: "The original production had a cast of 11. I'm not really upset about the larger cast. It's an odd choice considering how small Circle in the Square is, but the music will sound fuller.
I only hope the larger cast doesn't get them in trouble when it comes to selling tickets. That is, larger cast means more weekly salaries to pay.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#198ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/2/17 at 2:46am
The small cast playing all parts was much of the charm in the original. It is a small group of storytellers telling a little girl the story, no need for added performers.
The original was a financial hit due to the low costs, this doesn't sound that great now.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#199ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Returning to Broadway
Posted: 8/2/17 at 3:17am
^I'll reserve my judgment until I see the show, but I did love the intimacy of the original production. I wonder how a larger ensemble will be put to use. It's very possible that they might be part of the orchestra, since Starobin spoke about incorporating all kinds of objects into his new orchestrations.
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