CATS Revival Casting- Page 2

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 5/9/16 at 5:31pm

Are they still doing the rapper Tugger?  With Tyler Hanes?  True that the replacement rapping Tugger in London was white, as was the Tugger in Australia, but I can see this being more of an issue in the US.  (And the whole concept is dire and the costume already somehow looks more dated than the Glam Rock Tugger)

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/9/16 at 5:47pm

BroadwayNYC25 said: "Um hello, they practically already announced in every interview that Lena Hall is Grizabella. Which is good because she made her broadway debut as demeter."

 

Thanks for all your helpful links!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/9/16 at 5:48pm

LizzieCurry said: "BroadwayNYC25 said: "Um hello, they practically already announced in every interview that Lena Hall is Grizabella. Which is good because she made her broadway debut as demeter."

 

Thanks for all your helpful links!

 

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Great bake Lizzie!

[MoDance0934]

Posted: 5/9/16 at 8:14pm

EricMontreal22 said: "Are they still doing the rapper Tugger?  With Tyler Hanes?  True that the replacement rapping Tugger in London was white, as was the Tugger in Australia, but I can see this being more of an issue in the US.  (And the whole concept is dire and the costume already somehow looks more dated than the Glam Rock Tugger)

 

If they do, I will personally fly to London or wherever Mr. ALW is currently living and scold him for doing so. I saw videos of the rapping Tugger... who in their right mind would change one of the best characters? Tisk tisk

 

[ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man)]

Posted: 5/9/16 at 10:41pm

suttonfoster said: "It's Nicole Scherzinger

 

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How do you even know. Negotiations could've fell through for all we know. It could be that the producers want someone who can sell tickets and has a Broadway pedigree. I would think the powers that be want someone like Audra or Idina to play the part. For all we know Nicole could've felt the same way Patti LuPone felt when played Fantine in the London "Les Miserables" and that she didn't want to it anywhere else.

Updated On: 5/9/16 at 10:41 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 12:02am

ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man) said: "suttonfoster said: "It's Nicole Scherzinger

 

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How do you even know. Negotiations could've fell through for all we know. It could be that the producers want someone who can sell tickets and has a Broadway pedigree. I would think the powers that be want someone like Audra or Idina to play the part. For all we know Nicole could've felt the same way Patti LuPone felt when played Fantine in the London "Les Miserables" and that she didn't want to it anywhere else.

 

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Audra's rather busy for the foreseeable future, and I don't see Idina taking on supporting roles (and to be honest, Grizabella is a glorified cameo) in revivals at this point in her career. She's been extremely adamant about wanting to work in new shows and creating characters from scratch. 

[ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man)]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 12:07am

I didn't mean Audra or Idina specifically I meant someone who has the same star quality that they have. I do love the idea of Phillipa Soo as Grizabella.

Updated On: 5/10/16 at 12:07 AM

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 1:13am

I would really prefer it not be someone in there 20's or 30's. I think the character needs to be at least 40. If I could choose, I'd go for someone like Heather Headley. If you haven't heard her sing Memory - you need to go to 'that site' now. 

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 7:07am

Headley would be great. Ruthie Ann Miles would ne my top pick. But I do fear we're stuck with Scherzinger. I'll remain optimistic until another cast announcement comes out.

[WickedGinger]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 8:54am

I cant believe this show is be revived. It is so dated. The music, the direction, the set, the costumes... the list goes on! If they really want people to talk about this show then why not bring in a completely new production team to bring it up to date or at least shake it up a little bit. 

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 9:26am

WickedGinger said: "I cant believe this show is be revived. It is so dated. The music, the direction, the set, the costumes... the list goes on! If they really want people to talk about this show then why not bring in a completely new production team to bring it up to date or at least shake it up a little bit. "

Congratulations! You just described what they're actually doing with the revival, and if scroll up you'll see people complaining about some of the changes they didn't like. 

Updated On: 5/10/16 at 09:26 AM

[WickedGinger]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 9:31am

trpguyy said: "WickedGinger said: "I cant believe this show is be revived. It is so dated. The music, the direction, the set, the costumes... the list goes on! If they really want people to talk about this show then why not bring in a completely new production team to bring it up to date or at least shake it up a little bit. "

Congratulations! You just described what they're actually doing with the revival. 

 

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They said the same thing about the recent revival in London and I didn't see what all the fuss was about! If it turns out they are in fact doing that then I will quite happily take it back. I guess we wont no for sure until it opens. 

[WickedGinger]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 10:18am

In my opinion Webber's score is totally dated! It is totally reminiscent of the 80s. 

 

Alot of my friends and I have had a discussion about Cats and I think you either love it or you hate it. 

 

The dancing was phenomenal when I see it. But I have absolutely no desire to see the same old same old. Therefore, I am hopping I am wrong and it will be updated! But the artwork on the website is just the same as ever. Black background with the yellow eyes. http://www.catsthemusical.com/broadway/ Yes, its iconic but its also boring!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 10:20am

WickedGinger said: "In my opinion Webber's score is totally dated! It is totally reminiscent of the 80s. "

Sounding like the era it's from doesn't necessarily mean it's dated.

[WickedGinger]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 10:26am

LizzieCurry said: "WickedGinger said: "In my opinion Webber's score is totally dated! It is totally reminiscent of the 80s. "

Sounding like the era it's from doesn't necessarily mean it's dated.

 

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I know what you mean! But as soon as I hear it I almost roll my eyes. Maybe more time needs to pass for me to think of it as a classic rather than dated. It also doesn't help that I'm not Webber's biggest fan. 

 

Fingers crossed a total random actress is selected and she does something completely different with Memory. All faith will be restored! But if the rumours are true and it is Nicole Scherzinger then there is no hope! lol (As you can tell I'm not a fan of hers either!) 

[JamieM3]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 3:46pm

Well, I had a friend tell me not too long ago (a reliable source) that Scherzinger would very likely be cast as Grizabella. However, this morning it's being reported by British press that she will be joining the X Factor as a judge, which starts later this summer. Nothings officially confirmed either way, but I do wonder what happened there. Bizarre.  

Anyway, if Scherzinger won't be doing it, then I wonder who will? Audra can't do it for obvious reasons, Marin Mazzie is in another show and Phillipa Soo is too young for the role.

 

[Valentina3]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 4:21pm

Jennifer Hudson left TCP rather abruptly. Maybe for this? Just a shot in the dark, much like my guess about Phillipa Soo was, who is not available right until previews anyway because earliest her Hamilton contract expires is sometime in July. It could be Laura Benanti who is done with She Loves Me early July.


And there's Bernadette Peters who voice is slightly aged, but that would get folks who actually know CATS is ****ty to come watch anyway.

 

I'm just throwing names now, I'll stop.

[BroadwayNYC25]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 6:09pm

Um, Jennifer left because of her contract.And, she is busy with Hairspray LIVE!

[Brave Sir Robin2]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 7:10pm

Julia Murney or Stephanie J. Block (or Alice Ripley if PSYCHO closes early) would be great. What about Brandy? She got good reviews in CHICAGO. Heck, are they trying to get Idina?

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 7:30pm

Brave Sir Robin2 said: "...Heck, are they trying to get Idina?"

Oh dear, if people are going to pay 100+ bucks to see CATS, they at least deserve to hear the iconic song sung well.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 7:37pm

BroadwayNYC25 said: "Um, Jennifer left because of her contract.And, she is busy with Hairspray LIVE!"

I understand that (her contract was up), but I'm assuming that producers would have wanted her to continue. 

 

Hairspray Live is not until very late in the year. She needs a summer gig.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 8:33pm

I guess it's official Nicole is going to X-Factor instead.

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3583436/Nicole-Scherzinger-RETURN-X-Factor-judge-Simon-Cowell-confirms-final-line-include-singer-Louis-Walsh-63-Sharon-Osbourne-63.html?ito=social-facebook

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 8:58pm

I know there's probably 0% chance of this happening, but I really wish they could bring Kerry Ellis over. She replaced Grizabella in the London revival.



Memory
 

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 9:05pm

#LenaHall

[Skimbleshanks2]

Posted: 5/10/16 at 9:25pm

LENA HALL??? Guess I'll have to dust off my old earplugs...