Bye Bye Birdie Cast for Encores!

[gherbert]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 9:22pm

Now, I know that Encores! has possibly the best reputation for casting in New York City or in the theatre world itself, but who do you think would do well in the show? I am really anticipating this!

So far I believe:
Roger Bart (Albert Peterson)
Marcia Lewis (Mae Peterson)
Joel Vig (Mr. McAfree)

But who for Rosie! Is there a singer/dancer/comedienne who seems right for this role and who can match Chita Rivera? I know she;s out there and probably pretty obvious, but WHO?

Feel free to submit any musings about who you think should be in the cast.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 9:28pm

Since BYE BYE BIRDIE will be presented while WILL AND GRACE is on hiatus, there's a very good chance that Eric McCormack will be Albert.

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 9:31pm

Roger Bart is an amazing casting choice. You can hardly ever go wrong with him in any show, to be honest with you. One of the Mimis from Rent would be a nice Rosie. Maybe Lorraine Velez?

Marcia Lewis would be a riot!

As Kim, I nominate Jessica Grove. Anyone else agree?

[gherbert]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 10:01pm

Dollypop, are you speaking from speculation or fact?

Although I think Eric McCormick would be great for Albert, I hope they get a current musical theatre star to fit the bill. Like Roger Bart!

[gherbert]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 10:05pm

As for Rosie, she has to have extreme warmth, a great voice, an energetic and wonderful dancer, and have splendid comic timing to boot! Harder role to cast than you would think, but I am sure that Encores! will come up with someone who more than fits the bill!

[JoizeyActor]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 10:06pm

I Love Bye Bye Birdie! I was in a community production of it last summer! Hooray!

"We love you Conrad -- Oh yes we do!"

[cbrown828]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 10:40pm

daphne rubin vega would be a great rosie. how about kerry butler as kim and mariss j, winkor as her best friend ursala. they have already played best friends.

[bestofbroadway]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 11:30pm

Daphne Rubin Vega would be a horrible Rosie. Warmth? Great Voice? Comedic Timing? Wow would she be horrible...It really would be hard to cast Rosie. I can't imagine anyone that could fill Chita's shoes.

[BroadwayKate]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 11:35pm

I agree...I could never see her doing that part...not to say that shes not talented...but Rosie needs to be sweet

kate

[CJR]

Posted: 1/21/04 at 11:47pm

Roxane Carrasco for Rosie

She did, after all, want to be the next Chita Rivera (she's also played Rosie before -- I know it won't happen... just throwing it out there for ****s and giggles)

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 12:21am

Michele Pawk as Rosie
I think they should get Chita to do Mae.

[CJR]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 12:26am

Ooooh Michele as Rosie..... I like the thought of that too

[gherbert]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 7:15am

What about Bob Walton as Albert Peterson and Lenora Nemetz as Rosie?

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:22am

I refuse to belive that Catheine Zeta-Jones could not be talked into this...

the role would fit her like a glove...

What is it a week of rehersals and 4 days of performances...but for two weeks she would own this town and that show would be the hottest thing to hit since HAIRSPRAY.... Updated On: 1/22/04 at 08:22 AM

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 10:46am

I don't think Encores has the money to pay CZ-J. Actors do not get paid star salaries when they work for Encores.

[sparky310]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 11:56am

i would prefer eric myself...i love roger bart..but he isnt right for the rold

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 7:44pm

Catherine Zeta Jones is perfect! But her and Roger Bart wouldn't make a good couple. Although Bart is good casting, the role would be better off going to someone a little bit older. Broderick could do it- it's kind of similar to his "Producers" role, there's not a lot of singing, and he would bring in the audiences. With him AND Zeta-Jones in the same show, it'll be a complete sell-out.

I don't like Kerry Butler for Kim. But I love the thought of Winokur as Ursula!

[Crazy4MattMorrison52]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 7:52pm

matt morrison for conroad birdie.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:07pm

Who will play Conrad Birdie ?

[JoizeyActor]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:28pm

Someone like John Hill reminds me of Conrad.

[Crazy4MattMorrison52]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:36pm

no i wait matt but john hill would be good.

[JoizeyActor]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:47pm

I just picture someone more masculine-looking.

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:47pm

Matt Morrison or Matt Cavenaugh would both be amazing Conrads. I'd also LOVE to see John Lovett, I believe his name is, as Mr. Macafee. Or you could bring George Wendt back to reprise his role from the movie remake.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 8:59pm

What about Max von Essen for Conrad!!!!

[Elphie]

Posted: 1/22/04 at 9:11pm

Brooke Sunny Moriber or Christy Carlson Romano for Kim!