Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago

[gleek4114]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:47am

This show just became a lot more interesting...

 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andre-De-Shields-Haven-Burton-Lillias-White-More-Will-Lead-Broadway-Bound-Musical-GOTTA-DANCE-in-Chicago-20150629

Updated On: 6/29/15 at 11:47 AM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 12:16pm

WOW!! That's an amazing cast. I hope they all transfer over to Broadway in the spring.

[pc1145N2]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 12:32pm

I wasn't initially planning on seeing this.....but now I'm excited for it!

[CukorLover]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 2:33pm

Mr. Mitchell certainly has his hands full with this right on the heels of the NY opening of ON YOUR FEET. Who does he think he is? Casey Nicholaw?  

[tazber]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 2:53pm

Wow that cast!

I am now officially excited for this!

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 10:49pm

This is one hell of a cast.

Between this and KINKY BOOTS, I'm thrilled to see Haven Burton getting the recognition she deserves. She's a comedic genius. And what can be bad about a vehicle for Lillias White? It's about time.

Updated On: 6/29/15 at 10:49 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:11pm

I love that this cast is attached to a new musical too, and not a revival. It's fantastic when new shows are able (and willing) to get an ensemble of great actors like this one. 

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:40pm

I noticed Burton just went back into Kinky Boots, but was only staying until mid-October. This would explain why. 

And I agree with somethingwicked, she's a fierce talent (and remains my favorite Elle Woods). 

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:48pm

adamgreer, I think Haven is technically filling in for Jeanna de Waal again. When Haven leaves to do GOTTA DANCE in Chicago, Jeanna will just be coming back from doing WAITRESS in Boston. I believe the plan is then for Jeanna to return to KINKY BOOTS until WAITRESS (inevitably) transfers to Broadway in the spring, probably around the same time GOTTA DANCE hopes to.

The timing worked out pretty ideally for everyone involved. If GOTTA DANCE doesn't come in right away, Haven could presumably just go right back to KINKY BOOTS when Jeanna leaves permanently.

Updated On: 6/29/15 at 11:48 PM

[notalwaysontime]

Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:54pm

Haven really was a wonderful Elle and have loved her in every other role she's covered. She has a really lovely voice and I agree, is very funny. It would be so wonderful to get to see her have a chance to take part in a show front and center from the start.

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 6/30/15 at 6:25am

Haven is a comedic genius! She's also an incredible dramatic actor. Her take on Violet was so heartbreaking. I'm so glad she (might be) originating a lead role on Broadway! And with Lillias?! Amazing amazing casting. Thank goodness for Jerry Mitchell. What a God sent. I wonder who'll be taking over Lauren after Haven! With Jeanna tapped for "Waitress", it would be amazing if they gave it to Ellyn Marsh full time. Time will tell, but I'm so excited. This upcoming season is going to be astonishing.