Anything new on the rumored Groban-lead Sweeney? — Page 15

VintageSnarker said: "TheatreMonkey said: "Ah, yes -- but they can go with the alternative lyrics supplied by Mr. Sondheim, quoting dark hair -- sartorial problems solved!"

Are these alternate lyrics available anywhere? I'm just curious what changes he made."

Unsure if these are the official alternate lyrics or not, but I've seen regional productions that used "buried sweetly in your raven hair".

Not an alternate, but Scott Stangland was Groban's standby. He had some planned days off throughout his run.

I was wondering if the box office would be open when I’m out there in mid January.  Any ideas? 

Are there any rumors as to who else was seen for Lovett? 

Observation said: "Are there any rumors as to who else was seen for Lovett?"

I seriously doubt Ashford had to audition, since she is a Tony winner and has played many principal roles on Broadway at this point. I would assume that most of the principals were simply offered their roles with no audition, as often happens (for better or worse). Earlier in the thread it was reported that offers had gone out to several "name" Broadway actors for the supporting parts, i.e. Patrick Page for Judge Turpin, Michaela Diamond for Johanna (who has a working relationship with Groban already). I don't think they even bothered having an EPA. I expect that the show is mostly cast now and that the full cast will be announced soon.

FANtomFollies said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Like most shows, I’d like to think we’ll find out the full cast on their first day of rehearsal."

Anyone know when that would be?"

I saw January 11 on a casting call, but I don’t know if the date has shifted since that was posted. 

I just went ahead and purchased a full priced seat for the second preview. I am really looking forward to this but I still wish that somehow Lonnie Price could have directed this.

Wish we would get some news on the supporting cast sooner than later.

And agreed about Price. So glad we have his Sweeney filmed, it's just fabulous. A near-perfect production. 

Robbie2 said: "aliceripleyofficial said: "Friend is going in for Anthony this week"

I heard offers are out for Anthony and Johanna both with Broadway credits"

 

Could still be auditioning for ensemble and covers.

Robbie2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Robbie2 said: "aliceripleyofficial said: "Friend is going in for Anthony this week"

I heard offers are out for Anthony and Johanna both with Broadway credits"


I thought Matt Doyle was reprising his Anthony for this production? Maybe he got a TV role or something.

Could still be auditioning for ensemble and covers."

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Jordan Fisher as Anthony

Gaten Matarazzo as Tobias

Ruthie Ann Miles as Beggar Woman

Maria Bilbao as Johanna

Jamie Jackson as Judge Turpin

John Rapson as Beadle Bamford

Nicholas Christopher as Pirelli, s/b for Sweeney

Jeanna De Waal as s/b Lovett, Beggar Woman

Instagram post for reference.