Kyle Jean-Baptiste in Les Mis- Page 2

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 4:26pm

Also, why is LightsOut90 acting like Lea Salonga/Joanna Ampil/Shanice/etc.'s Eponines never happened, Melba Moore's Fantine never happened, Edward Baruwa/Shaun Escoffery's Enjolras never happened, etc...? (Yes, I'm purposely naming people from productions well before this one.)

Call_me_jorge, Nathaniel Hackmann kind of was, so I'm guessing Kyle is too. 

Updated On: 7/28/15 at 04:26 PM

[Hamilton22]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 4:28pm

"I made an all-black cast of WSS work"

What an interesting idea.  I've never thought of doing something like that, but it sounds like it could be really intriguing. I'd love to hear more if you have the time.

[ZellMorrowsPledge]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:02pm

"while this is nice and all, how does this make any sense story wise?"

 how do I insert an eyeball gif on here

[cknick]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:36pm

Has anyone seen him?  Why is a 21 year old playing Valjean?  How young was the youngest before him? 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:38pm

Probably John Owen-Jones, who was the alternate (?) at 23 many years ago.

[cknick]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:44pm

Oh wow, thanks Lizzie!  Guess his age isn't that unusual.  Just seems young to me.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:45pm

You're welcome! It's unusual enough; even Ramin was on the young side for Valjean when he started.

[LightsOut90]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 5:57pm

i just feel like, wouldn't it be nice to push for more original organic work for diverse performers?

[thedrybandit]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 6:19pm

"i just feel like, wouldn't it be nice to push for more original organic work for diverse performers?"

 Yes... but what's wrong with "diverse performers" as you're putting it playing established, beloved roles? There will always be more original work being created for people of all backgrounds, but if you grew up loving a role, wouldn't you want to play that role regardless of race or any other differences you have between you as a person and the character?

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 7:18pm

"i just feel like, wouldn't it be nice to push for more original organic work for diverse performers?"

 And don't let those "diverse" performers steal any more white roles in the meantime!

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 7:20pm

I have tix to see Les Miz #17 in Sept specifically to see Alfie Boe and Earl Carpenter, but I won't mind if I see Kyle as JVJ!! 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 7/28/15 at 7:39pm

"i just feel like, wouldn't it be nice to push for more original organic work for diverse performers?"

Yeah, how DARE they invade established spaces they've historically been excluded from.