Ragtime is one of my all time favorites and I think that in the right hands it could make an incredible movie, it is such an important piece, and especially relevant today considering current events.
The OBC was perfection- don't get me wrong, but nearly 20 years later... the ages are an issue. Who would you cast today, either from Broadway or Hollywood? -- all hypothetically because as far as I know there are no plans (but we can dream)
Personally I really don't know- especially about Hollywood actors, but I think that Kelli O'hara would make a great Mother, and Aaron Tviet as Mother's Younger Brother. And I'd make Audra Sarah's friend (the featured singer) in "Till we reach that day" because she has to be in it!
I think that Aaron Tveit is too old for Younger Brother - he doesn't have that youthfulness about him anymore.
I would cast Marin Mazie in a reprisal of her role as Mother - she's recently proved that she can still command a show with her performance in The King and I, and I don't think that she's too old.
Brandon Victor Dixon would make an incredible Coalhouse.
^ That's what I meant, Jeffrey. I don't think Joshua Henry, BVD, Cynthia Erivo, Marin, Kelli, or Kyle Scatliffe are anywhere near the star power which would make a movie with them happen. Not yet anyway.
Jake Gyllenhal is indeed a great choice on your list, but I'm not convinced about Michelle Williams.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
Valentina3 said: "^ That's what I meant, Jeffrey. I don't think Joshua Henry, BVD, Cynthia Erivo, Marin, Kelli, or Kyle Scatliffe are anywhere near the star power which would make a movie with them happen. Not yet anyway.
Jake Gyllenhal is indeed a great choice on your list, but I'm not convinced about Michelle Williams.
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By definition a "dream" can be anything- realistic or non realistic. I do get what you mean, but on this thread dreams have no limitations.
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "If you want to dream cast Ragtime with theatre veterans, start a thread dream casting a Broadway revival.
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What you lack in reading comprehension, you make up for in shameless self-promotion and hubris. I again ask Rob to reconsider giving any future exposure to Mr. Karasarides, who shows he is far too immature and under-qualified to work for BWW.
I don't think this is going to be very commercial with Matthew Broderick as Younger Brother. How about Nathan Lane for that part? He has a very youthful energy about him.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.