9 to 5 casting

#1

9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 9:19pm

Aside from Block, Hilty, Janney, and Kudisch, has there been any other casting announced or rumored for 9 to 5?

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#2

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 9:48pm

Van Hughes is playing Allison Janney's son. (Sorry, I don't know the character's name.)

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#3

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:01pm

Andy Karl will be playing a new character written specifically for the stage version (a love interest for either Judy or Violet, not sure which.)

Gaelen Gilliland (of LEGALLY BLONDE) will be a swing and also cover Stephanie Block and/or Megan Hilty.

Jessica Lea Patty (current Cassie alternate in A CHORUS LINE) is going to be in the ensemble, as is Lisa Howard (currently in SOUTH PACIFIC and formerly of SPELLING BEE...)

I'm not sure about Howard, but I believe Patty is understudying one of the leads as well.

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#4

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:03pm

is Bebe Neuwirth still involved as Roz?

#5

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:04pm

somethingwicked is the Andy Karl thing confirmed? I haven't heard anything about that

#6

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:39pm

Haha, Bebe as Ross would be hilarious!

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#7

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:40pm

I thought I read that Lisa Howard is going to be in the ensemble of Shrek...

#8

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:42pm

I had heard that Andy was gonna be in this too. Good thing, 'cause he is great!

I'm psyched for this show. I've never seen the movie, but I LOVE the cast.

#9

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:44pm

Yes, Andy Karl is confirmed. :) He listed 9 to 5 in his bio at a workshop I recently attended. From what I understand, he will be playing some kind of love interest (kind of a Kyle in Legally Blonde-esque character) to Allison Janney's part.

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#10

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:48pm

Oh, Van Hughes. He was one of the best things about "Saved". And he's super cute.

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#11

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 10:57pm

Haha, Bebe as Ross would be hilarious!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't she do the workshops in that role?

#12

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 11:29pm

Though I've heard the same rumors, I'll wait for something official to be announced as far as casting goes. I hope the buzz starts building for this... we need our 9 TO 5 info! lol

#13

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/16/08 at 11:31pm

I remember Skyler Astin being involved at one point - I think? Anyways, was it just initial readings?

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#14

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:10am

Can't wait to see Hilty in this role. She is extremely talented.
Not so excited for Block...but maybe she'll surprise me.

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#15

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:34am

Not so excited for Block? Really? That is pretty moronic...maybe you'll surprise me.

#16

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:55am

I thought Andy Karl was going to be a love interest for Stephanie's character, not Allison's...? Either way, he's another reason I'm really excited about this!

#17

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 2:27am

Hilty is a force to be reckoned with. Pair her with Block and a fierce supporting cast...

It looks like we have a mega hit on our hands. :)

#18

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 8:07am

logan0215, Jennifer Simard is going to be in the ensemble of Shrek the Musical, not Lisa Howard. Jennifer replaced Lisa as Rona Lisa Peretti in Spelling Bee, which is probably what confused you.

#19

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:04pm

Maia Nkenge Wilson was telling people at Rent's stagedoor she was leaving in July for 9 to 5. Not sure if she's ensemble or a more featured role.

#20

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 12:56pm

"I thought Andy Karl was going to be a love interest for Stephanie's character, not Allison's...? Either way, he's another reason I'm really excited about this!"

I'm pretty sure it's Allison's character? But who knows. Either way, I can't wait for this show!

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#21

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 1:05pm

Yes, Karl will be playing Janney's love interest.

#22

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 3:03pm

I believe Kathy FItzgerald of the Producers is playing Roz.

#23

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 8:30pm

Karen Murphy, currently in THE VISIT is playing the drunk ("Atta girl!")secretary. She'll be hilarious!!

#24

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 8:31pm

Dude, I would play Allison Janney's love interest if I could. She's fabulous in every way.

#25

re: 9 to 5 casting

Posted: 6/17/08 at 10:54pm

this show doesn't have a theater right? And no broadway opening date..right? just making sure. So officially right now, its a regional production. right?>