ANASTASIA Broadway Cast Confirmed, Set for Broadhurst Theatre - Spring 2017 — Page 6
#127
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:05pm
Nice... I think that he'll be great. He did the workshop in the role, correct?
Updated On: 9/22/16 at 12:05 PM
#130
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:16pm
Ramin will be great, but I also hope they've done the necessary rewrites, because not even Ramin could make the material that Mano was given work.
#131
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:18pm
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
#132
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:19pm
For a second I thought he was replacing Klena and was incredibly sad. This is great casting indeed. Nice to see Ramin tackle new roles!
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
#133
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:29pm
Neon, I agree with you. I am hoping the Gleb role and story line has been improved since Hartford. That was the weakest part of the story/book in my opinion (and from the reviews, it appears I was not alone in feeling that way).
But I do think Ramin Karimloo has all the tools to knock this out of the park. I think he is capable of masking some of the flaws.
#134
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:32pm
so happy. he definitely has the physicality and the charm to do this role justice (hopefully there will be some rewrites for his character though).
Updated On: 9/22/16 at 12:32 PM
#135
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:44pm
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got my ticket this week as the chatter here was making me want to go.... and now..... yay!!! Love Ramin - don't care who he plays - so excited!
#136
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:47pm
Outstanding news! Now I'm even happier that I bought my ticket for the first preview earlier this week!
#137
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:51pm
Who will he replace from the out of town tryout?
#138
Posted: 9/22/16 at 12:55pm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasia_(musical)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#139
WithoutATrace: Manoel Felciano.
Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:03pm
Daddy Warbucks said: "Neon, I agree with you. I am hoping the Gleb role and story line has been improved since Hartford. That was the weakest part of the story/book in my opinion (and from the reviews, it appears I was not alone in feeling that way). "
You're certainly not alone. Everyone I spoke to (several of my friends and colleagues) felt the same way about the Gleb character and storyline.
WithoutATrace: Manoel Felciano.
Updated On: 9/22/16 at 01:03 PM
#140
Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:22pm
Thanks...I look forward to seeing this in the Spring.
#142
Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:18pm
ANASTASIA just went on my "Must See" list.
#143
Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:21pm
Surprised Karimloo would sign on for what sounds like a thankless role.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#144
Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:25pm
I adore Karimloo, but must admit I had the same first thought as Kad. I wonder if they're revising the book to make his role a bit more substantial (meaning a possibility for a Featured Actor nomination).
#145
Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:32pm
He's never originated a role in a new musical on Broadway. I imagine that's appealing. Also, Gleb is the villain.
Updated On: 9/22/16 at 03:32 PM
#146
Posted: 9/22/16 at 5:11pm
Exactly, he is still only known really for two roles. He has long wanted to branch out and i think he has realised that the music and hollywood route maybe wasnf going to work out so has returned more to where he is known and loved. Sadly another year or so away from his family
Is there any legal footage of the tryout? I mean a trailer or something? Couldnt find anything on you tube
Updated On: 9/22/16 at 05:11 PM
#147
Posted: 9/22/16 at 11:21pm
Well, the only main character who isn't cast is the Dowager Empress. Sucks so much that Angela Lansbury is retiring 
#148
Posted: 9/22/16 at 11:28pm
kinda disappointed Mary Beth Peil isn't transferring with the production. She was perfect for the part.
#149
Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:31am
^She's not transferring? She was delightful in Hartford.
#150
Posted: 9/23/16 at 1:41am
Betty Buckley as the Dowager Empress,anyone?
Updated On: 9/23/16 at 01:41 AM
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