Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
#1Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
Posted: 6/29/15 at 11:47am
This show just became a lot more interesting...
Updated On: 6/29/15 at 11:47 AM
#2Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
Posted: 6/29/15 at 12:16pm
WOW!! That's an amazing cast. I hope they all transfer over to Broadway in the spring.
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#2Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
Posted: 6/29/15 at 12:32pm
I wasn't initially planning on seeing this.....but now I'm excited for it!
#3Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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? 
#4Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
Posted: 6/29/15 at 2:53pm
Wow that cast!
I am now officially excited for this!
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#5Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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.
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Updated On: 6/29/15 at 10:49 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#6Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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.
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#7Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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).
#8Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 6/29/15 at 11:48 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#9Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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.
#10Andre De Shields, Haven Burton, Lillias White & More Will Lead Broadway-Bound Musical GOTTA DANCE in Chicago
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.
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