Posted: 2/15/16 at 6:30pm
Brave Sir Robin2 said: "Is ON THE TOWN touring? I haven't seen any dates announced yet."
It was announced almost a year ago here http://www.broadway.com/buzz/180704/gabeys-comin-on-the-town-will-launch-national-tour-starring-tony-nominee-tony-yazbeck/ but dates have not been announced as of yet.
Posted: 2/15/16 at 6:37pm
Sunny11 said: "Have other transfering shows done that, hire an actor as a replacement of a role in one area before they open the show in another one? "
Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner in Mormon. (Or, more accurately, Jared was the replacement, since he replaced Josh Gad, then went to the 1NT, and Gavin originated on the 1NT before they both went to London.)
Posted: 2/15/16 at 7:01pm
A1st said: "Have other transfering shows done that, hire an actor as a replacement of a role in one area before they open the show in another one?"
I know Gavin Lee did the opposite- he played Bert in Mary Poppins in London and then came over and did it on broadway. Also, Trevor Dion Nicholas has been the standby Genie in Aladdin on Broadway for about a year and now he's going to open the show in London"
Gavin lee originated Bert in the west end.
Posted: 2/15/16 at 7:55pm
Call_me_jorge said: "A1st said: "Have other transfering shows done that, hire an actor as a replacement of a role in one area before they open the show in another one?"
I know Gavin Lee did the opposite- he played Bert in Mary Poppins in London and then came over and did it on broadway. Also, Trevor Dion Nicholas has been the standby Genie in Aladdin on Broadway for about a year and now he's going to open the show in London"
Gavin lee originated Bert in the west end.
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Yes I know he did. He originated the role in London and then came over and originated in the US as well. I know he originated in both places even though Alfie is only originating one, but it is still think it's an applicable example.
Posted: 2/15/16 at 8:04pm
A1st said: "Yes I know he did. He originated the role in London and then came over and originated in the US as well. I know he originated in both places even though Alfie is only originating one, but it is still think it's an applicable example."
The original question that started this conversation was asking specifically about REPLACEMENTS who went on to originate the role across the pond. If we were to name people who originated their role in both places like Gavin Lee, we could go on listing them for weeks. Happens all the time.
Updated On: 2/15/16 at 08:04 PM
Posted: 2/15/16 at 8:23pm
JBroadway said: "A1st said: "Yes I know he did. He originated the role in London and then came over and originated in the US as well. I know he originated in both places even though Alfie is only originating one, but it is still think it's an applicable example."
The original question that started this conversation was asking specifically about REPLACEMENTS who went on to originate the role across the pond. If we were to name people who originated their role in both places like Gavin Lee, we could go on listing them for weeks. Happens all the time.
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Ah I see. I thought it was open for both examples. Got it sorry.
Posted: 2/15/16 at 10:16pm
Sunny11 said:
Have other transfering shows done that, hire an actor as a replacement of a role in one area before they open the show in another one?
If I remember correctly, Da'Vine Joy Randolph was put into GHOST in the West End for about a month or so before coming to the U.S to open the show.
Posted: 2/16/16 at 10:42am
As much as I adore Alfie, I seriously can't see him in anything but Les Mis. And since every time I've gone to see him in Les Mis, he's been sick, I literally can't imagine him even touching the stage.
Alfie is such a sweet heart, and he's a stunning vocalist, but acting? I don't personally see it. I'd be more okay with a gamble like Chris Pine, who at least would have been entertaining.
Posted: 2/16/16 at 12:22pm
Hmmmm...I'll be very interested to hear reviews of how Boe does in the role. As many people have stated, his acting is alittle bit wooden, but hopefully his vocals will supplement the acting. I'm still shocked this is still on Broadway...
Posted: 2/16/16 at 12:27pm
dfrillsnedit said: "As much as I adore Alfie, I seriously can't see him in anything but Les Mis. "
I understand the wooden-acting complaints, but having seen him as Rodolfo in La Boheme as well as Les Miz gives me a little hope. I had said that only casting someone I love would get me back to FN again, and, well..! Ha.
Posted: 2/21/16 at 11:21am
https://twitter.com/BazBam/status/701436429419880449
Alfie retweeted this, so it does look like he's going to Neverland beginning March 29.
Posted: 2/21/16 at 11:24am
Eliza2 said: "https://twitter.com/BazBam/status/701436429419880449
Alfie retweeted this, so it does look like he's going to Neverland beginning March 29.
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Well that certainly clears that up!
Posted: 2/21/16 at 11:28am
I do not like this at all
Posted: 2/21/16 at 11:51am
I feel like it's expected that I know who this person is, but I never heard the name before it was plastered across Les Miz ads like he was Hugh Jackman or Denzel or something
Posted: 2/21/16 at 11:57am
Well he doesn't need to worry about growing a beard.
^ I think he's more famous in the UK, it feels like he has been in Les Miz here forever.
Updated On: 2/21/16 at 11:57 AM
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:14am
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:23am
Why wouldn't the Genie who won a Tony cross the pond?
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:25am
It's officially official. And Sally Ann Triplett is joining the show as well.
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:34am
Plannietink08 said: "http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/alfie-boe-replaces-tony-yazbeck-finding-neverland_76037.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=21feb2016
It's officially official. And Sally Ann Triplett is joining the show as well.
lol...exactly what I posted earlier.
Posted: 2/22/16 at 1:17am
@z5 said: "Plannietink08 said: "https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/alfie-boe-replaces-tony-yazbeck-finding-neverland_76037.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=21feb2016
Great minds 
It's officially official. And Sally Ann Triplett is joining the show as well.
lol...exactly what I posted earlier.
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Posted: 2/22/16 at 8:01am
I didn't think I could hate this show and it's casting more than I did when it started. I was wrong.
Updated On: 2/22/16 at 08:01 AM
Posted: 2/22/16 at 11:56am
Yet here it is almost a year later and still ticking despite the naysayers.
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:09pm
I have been a supporter of the show, but I'm not really digging this casting. And now that Kelsey Grammer's leaving soon, I really am starting to fade in interest of this show. It is fun, but really needs a strong two leads to anchor it or else it is only so-so. I wish it luck though.
Posted: 2/22/16 at 12:49pm
I didn't even realize Alfie was still in Les Miz. Does he ever show up to work?
