Any news on next My Fair Lady casting

[maxd]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 7:35pm

any news if Benanti will continue after February or who the next Eliza will be. I’ll be in town in early March and may want to catch the show...I’m hoping she stays with it longer than announced?

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 12/16/18 at 11:42pm

Will they keep the show without her? I have a feeling Laura Benanti is as good as you can get for Eliza. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 12/17/18 at 9:39am

I heard Jordan Donica reveal on Seth Speaks that he'll be leaving the production at the end of the month. So it seems that we'll be getting a new Freddy Eynsford-Hill pretty soon.

Updated On: 12/17/18 at 09:39 AM

[natashalost]

Posted: 12/17/18 at 4:45pm

I doubt he could step in right now but I’d love to see Jelani Alladin play this part! I think even Ari’el Statchel would be good. I hope they cast another person of color—always great to see diversity on Broadway!

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 12/18/18 at 5:26am

I thought Harry was leaving at the end of January. Is it true that the next show after My Fair lady is a stage version of Mary Poppins? 

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 12/18/18 at 11:16am

SmoothLover said: "I thought Harry was leaving at the end of January. Is it true that the next show after My Fair lady is a stage version of Mary Poppins?"

Lincoln Center producing a revival of a Disney property (and one that only closed 6 years prior)? I can't imagine there is a single grain of truth to that.

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 12/18/18 at 11:55am

SmoothLover is probably confusing the West End revival of Mary Poppins for a Broadway one.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 12/18/18 at 12:07pm

natashalost said: "I doubt he could step in right now but I’d love to see Jelani Alladin play this part! I think even Ari’el Statchel would be good. I hope they cast another person of color—always great to see diversity on Broadway!"

It's hard to imagine a recent Tony winner -- or someone currently originating a role in a still-running show -- leaving to be a replacement in a small supporting role.

[natashalost]

Posted: 12/18/18 at 12:10pm

LarryD2 said: "It's hard to imagine a recent Tony winner -- or someone currently originating a role in a still-running show -- leaving to be a replacement in a small supporting role."

I completely agree but I’m just throwing ideas out there! Would love to see him in the part some day

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 1:47pm

Christian Dante White is the new Freddy!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Christian-Dante-White-to-Take-Over-Role-of-Freddy-in-MY-FAIR-LADY-20181219

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 2:05pm

Congrats to Christian!!

[hmaybway]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 2:10pm

How exciting for him!! Great casting choice!

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 2:19pm

What! Why? Because he has a great voice?

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 2:59pm

Great casting! I loved him in Dolly when I saw him go on for Gavin. Excited to see him as Freddy.

[natashalost]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 3:10pm

This is absolutely perfect casting!! So thrilled for him! I’ll definitely be making a return trip!

[Itonlytakesajourney]

Posted: 12/19/18 at 3:14pm

SweetLips22 said: "What! Why? Because he has a great voice?”

 

Well, he’s a great actor in his own right. I found his portrayal of Cornelius the most innocent and lovestricken in the recent revival, and that works very well with Freddy. 

 

 

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 12/20/18 at 3:32pm

I loved Christian's performance as Cornelius Hackl.  I'm sure he'll make a wonderful Freddy.

Updated On: 12/20/18 at 03:32 PM

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 12/21/18 at 8:43am

Thrilled for Christian, what a class act!