I believe Jessie Mueller was called in to audition for this, though I don't believe she got it. I say this only to point out that I think they are seeing actresses of all ethnicities for this role.
According to Twitter, a good amount of people want Darren Criss to star as Aladdin. He'll fit better in the show rather than How to Succeed, I'll say that.
"At this point, I'm just praying for not all-white principals. Come on, Disney." Race isn't a issue with Disney Theatrics (Norm Lewis in TLM, Adam Jacobs in TLK, Toni Braxton in Beauty and the Beast, etc.) As far as we know, Jasmine could be played by a black woman.
"Nope. It's a 'new' musical. Unless the deal falls apart"
Assuming it's already been announced.. I'm going to say Bullets Over Broadway. Is Jessie too young for Eden? (maybe someone might want to start a new thread for the Jessie gossip)
"Assuming it's already been announced.. I'm going to say Bullets Over Broadway. Is Jessie too young for Eden? (maybe someone might want to start a new thread for the Jessie gossip)"
It isn't. And I'm honestly shocked there hasn't been an announcement yet.
If what I am hearing from the grapevine is true then the cast will be all black. I don't consider this source reliable so don't quote me. I also can't divulge on the name of the source so don't ask! Just don't!