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A question regarding speculation about casting the "older" June. It's been a while since I saw the show, but isn't she only in the show for the second half or so of Act I? Does she return at any point after she runs off with Tulsa? (I'll assume spoiler warnings aren't needed on a 60+ year old show). Assuming my memory is correct, there doesn't seem much point in spending money to get a "name" to play the role, and more established performers won't be as interested. Just curious if the casting of June is all that much of a consideration.

saxpower said: "A question regarding speculation about casting the "older" June. It's been a while since I saw the show, but isn't she only in the show for the second half or so of Act I? Does she return at any point after she runs off with Tulsa? (I'll assume spoiler warnings aren't needed on a 60+ year old show). Assuming my memory is correct, there doesn't seem much point in spending money to get a "name" to play the role, and more established performers won't be as interested. Just curious if the casting of June is all that much of a consideration."



June is not in Act 2.

No Broadway production of GYPSY has ever cast a "name" as June (or as Louise or Herbie, for that matter).

If rumors are to be believed, Jordan Tyson of THE NOTEBOOK is playing Older June. Jordan fits with the trend of not casting a "name" or an established performer as June.

Updated On: 9/23/24 at 12:58 PM

I think the role of June has a lot of room for interpretation and it is a great role. I absolutely adore Leigh Ann Larkin's rendition of June and I wish she had the chance to do more broadway after it. (I love her singing The Miller's Son too) I mean, June Havoc was a real person that has actual material that they could use to make the character, both physically and vocally. And I love “If Momma Was Married,” especially Larkin's version of it. I think June has the ability to be done very well and with quite a bit of depth, she just doesn't have the stage time and so doesn't attract performers as much as, say Louise would. I honestly think June has the ability to have much more depth than Herbie does.

Updated On: 9/23/24 at 02:08 PM

Louise and June being announced tomorrow, and the silhouettes are looking an awful lot like Joy and Jordan, as rumored.

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Updated On: 9/23/24 at 04:04 PM

Kad said: "June is a pretty thankless role, imo. I would easily rank it behind Herbie, Louise, and even any of the stripper trio- the strippers get less stagetime but they get easily one of the best songs in the show and there's a lot more room for reinterpretation of those characters."

Leigh Ann Larkin made an absolute meal of that role in the LuPone revival, so the material certainly supports character development for June.

I agree completely. Leigh Ann Larkin is incredible, where is she these days?

HenryTDobson said: "SouthAmericanCichlids said: "I think the role of June has a lot of room for interpretation and it is a great role. I absolutely adore Leigh Ann Larkin's rendition of June and I wish she had the chance to do more broadway after it. (I love her singing The Miller's Son too) I mean, June Havoc was a real person that has actual material that they could use to make the character, both physically and vocally. And I love “If Momma Was Married,” especially Larkin's version of it. I think June has the ability to be done very well and with quite a bit of depth, she just doesn't have the stage time and so doesn't attract performers as much as, say Louise would. I honestly think June has the ability to have much more depth than Herbie does."
I agree completely. Leigh Ann Larkin is incredible, where is she these days?"

Yeah, I couldn't find much info. She hasn't had any Broadway credits since ALNM and I haven't seen her down for any films or tv shows since... Someone with better FBI skills than me can probably find it.

I’ve heard Lesli Margherita is Tessie Tura. Heard a few names for the others, but nothing “official”.

Margherita is now confirmed; in addition, Lili Thomas and Mylinda Hull will play Mazeppa and Electra. Hull will also play Ms. Cratchitt.

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 09:02 AM

Robbie2 said: "Some fun surprises on the strippers casting and just wow............as I just found out from my agent friend but the announcement is coming tomorrow and this board hascasting right for Louise & June."

Where’s the wow?

Updated On: 9/24/24 at 09:12 AM

ljay889 said: "I’m sorry, but I find this supporting cast so underwhelming."

Same, especially after rumors like Keke Palmer and Paul Giamatti were being shared a few months ago.

I'm still very much looking forward to this but I'm no longer optimistic that this will be a commercial success.

ColorTheHours048 said: "Bunch of grumps in the thread this AM. I’m personally thrilled for Joy and Jordan. I thought both of their performances were wonderful in The Notebook and I’m excitedto see particularly Jordan work with material that’s better than what Younger Allie has to work with.

Joy is going to win a Tony for this. Mark my words."

I'm with you, I'm so pumped on this casting!!! I also think it's too earlier to say if it will be a hit or not... Also, we still don't know who's gonna play Tusla! Granted he's probably the smallest of these characters, but I'm still excited to find out!