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luisacontini said: "It's not Brandon. They have their Bobbie and Jamie. I don't believe they've been mentioned on this thread yet."



Care to share? :)

I haven't followed this production closely enough to remember what roles had been gender-swapped, so I'm a little sad that Amy is one of them, as lately I've been imagining both Kaitlin Olson or Riki Lindhome in that role. They both have the right blend of neuroticism and charisma to really nail it (though I'm sure neither would have been on casting's radar even if the role still was Amy).

Hamilfan2 said: "luisacontini said: "They have their Bobbie and Jamie. I don't believe they've been mentioned on this thread yet.

"Can you confirm anything about them? Did they go with a Broadway name or a movie star?"

Both Broadway names. Bobbie has a Tony Award and won it in the last five years. Jamie was last on Broadway in 2014 but has done a lot of off-broadway/regional and TV/film since then.

pointilismlight said: "I have a friend who works for one of the big talent agencies and confirmed that a number of their clients have been called in for various roles. The Stephanie J Block thing is just a rumor - her name was tossed around but no offer went out and she never auditioned. Basically every actress on Broadway has had their name in the mix but it is mostly just discussions. Marianne Elliot is in town for auditions looking for Bobbie's but it sounds like they didn't find anyone so don't be surprised if it is Rosalie."



Rosalie has already been told she isn’t doing it. Patti and Jonathan Bailey are the only ones from London doing broadway.

Based on those hints, Jessie Mueller and Jay Armstrong Johnson would be my guesses (both I think would be great choices)

Given those parameters, BOBBIE could be

– Katrina Lenk

– Cynthia Erivo

– Kelli O'Hara

– Ruthie Ann Miles

– Renee Elise Goldsberry

– Rachel Bay Jones

– Lindsay Mendez

– Ali Stroker

– Celia Keenan-Bolger

– Annaleigh Ashford

– Stephanie J. Block (mentioned in this thread, ruled out)

Hamilfan2 said: "Based on those hints, Jessie Mueller and Jay Armstrong Johnson would be my guesses (both I think would begreat choices)"

Jay Armstrong Johnson is currently playing Raoul in PHANTOM (though maybe the hint-provider missed that since it wouldn't be chronological on IBDB).

Here is the list of Actress in a Musical winners from both categories over the last 5 years...

My serious guess would be either Erivo or Renee Elise Goldsberry...but..

Am I the only one hoping Bobbie will be played by Bette Midler?!?


Best Supporting Actress:

19: Ali Stroker
18: Lindsay Mendez
17: Rachel Bay Jones
16: Renee Elise Goldsberry
15: Ruthie Ann Miles
14: Lena Hall


Leading Actress:

19: Stephanie J Block
18: Katrina Lenk
17: Bette Midler
16: Cynthia Erivo
15: Kelli O'Hara
14: Jessie Mueller


*edited to include the 2014 winners, in case the OP meant calendar year last 5 years, not Tony Awards L5Y*

Updated On: 8/1/19 at 05:21 PM

Kyle Dean Massey (pippin-2014)?

Andy Mientus-(Les Mis-2014)?

Clearly Jane Houdyshell is playing Bobbie. I mean, she already played a 9 year old only ten years ago in Coraline, so a 35 year old will be a walk in the park for her.