Can she play that character...?

[zepka102]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 10:48am

alright, i've had this crazy idea for a thread for a while now, but millie has finally given me inspiration to create it.

a majority of the actors on broadway are VERY talented. many can play any part they want. some roles we can't picture them in while others we say they would be perfect for.

now, we see people take over roles as replacement. let's look at the chains of people who have played different characters. now, suspending reality, can you imagine them playing the same roles?

here's an example:

Idina originated Elphaba. Shoshana took over. Shoshana was an understudy for Tracy Turnblad. could you imagine Idina playing Tracy? or Marissa playing Elphaba?

What if Shoshana went into Dirty Rotten Scoundrels? Sherie Renee Scott originated Amneris, Idina was a replacement in that role, and Shoshana replaced Idina (as stated before). Could you picture Shoshana playing Christine Colgate?

just think back to different people who have played the same characters and connect. it's interesting what you come up with!

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 10:57am

Can George Hearn play the emcee in cabaret?

He replaced Joel Grey in Wicked, and Joel was the emcee.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:01am

Can Brooke Shields play Fosca in Passion? She replaced Donna Murphy.

Can Phylicia Rashad play Mabel in Mack and Mabel. She replaced Bernadette Peters in Into the Woods.

[Alex LaVelle]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:01am

Joel Grey was replaced by Ernie Sabella as Amos, so could Ernie Sabella be the wizard in Wicked? Or the emcee in Cabaret?

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:01am

This is a fun game!

[zepka102]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:05am

Christy Carlson Romano as Millie?



Christy played Belle, which Susan Egan originated. Susan was a replacement in Thoroughly Modern Millie.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:12am

Side note: the answer to all of these so far is yes. These actors are working actors because they can do anything.

Can Carol Channing play Fosca?

Carol was Rosalind Russell's replacement in Wonderful Town (which Donna Murphy revived in 2003).

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:13am

Let's go backwards...

Could Angela Landsbury play Evita?

[zepka102]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:19am

Adam Pascal playing Chad


Adam originated Radames, Cheyenne Jackson played him at one point, then originated Chad in All Shook Up

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 11:20am

Brooke Shields as Fosca and Phylicia Rashad as Mabel? Um, hehe, no.

[Elphabuff2]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 1:43pm

Ana Gasteyer as Celie?

Saycon originated Celie in Atlanta. Saycon is the standby for Elphaba. Ana is Elphaba in Chicago.

[Calvin]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 1:56pm

Could Stubby Kaye have been in Ain't Misbehavin'?

Both he and Ken Page played Nicely Nicely Johnson.
Updated On: 11/28/05 at 01:56 PM

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 2:08pm

Nobert in a Speedo in Mamma Mia. David Ayers wore a speedo in Mamma Mia, and they both played Fieyro.

[robyn525600]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:34pm

Here's a good one:

Brooke Shields played Rizzo in GREASE, as did Rosie O'Donnell. Brooke also played Sally Bowles in CABARET - can you see Rosie playing Sally??? : )

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:35pm

Lilias White Played Grizabella. As did Betty Buckley. Could Betty Buckley play Effie White?

[shermanslave]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:38pm

I saw John Cameron Mitchell play Peter Pan years ago in Denver. (He was great.) Cathy Rigby also plays Peter Pan. Could she play Hedwig?

Hmmm...maybe she can.

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:38pm

I am loving this!

[Isabella2]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:42pm

keep it up guys, this thread is extremely entertainging. I don't really know anymore than what's already been said.

if brooke shields played fosca is passion i would jump off 4 bridges.
Updated On: 11/28/05 at 03:42 PM

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 3:59pm

Joey Fatone played Mark...

Could Anthony Rapp be in a boy band??


*giggles*

[shermanslave]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:34pm

no more? i love this.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:39pm

*Tries to picture Idina Menzel as Sarah in Ragtime, Marie Christine, or Ruth in A Raisin in the Sun and Aura McDonald as Elphaba, Maureen Johnson, or Kate of Lippa's The Wild Party*

I like this thread.
Updated On: 11/28/05 at 05:39 PM

[GClef2]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:40pm

OOOOO!

Kerry Butler played Belle in BATB. So did Toni Braxton. Does this mean Toni can play Penny in Hairspray? I wont even ask if Kerry can be in Aida. LOL

[faithanytwo]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:40pm

LOL @ ihearttheatre... further yet which stereotypical boybander role would he be?

[angelrock25222]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:41pm

idina menzel replaced sherie in aida. could idina play debbie in debbie does dallas? ....

jlt replaced chenoweth in wicked but could krisin have replaced jlt in urinetown OR footloose...thats a funny thought.

[elphatine]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 5:43pm

Could Anthony Rapp be in a boy band??

...Ohmygod. Don't use that kind of foul language around me. You must not use the phrases "Anthony Rapp" and "boy band" in the same sentence... *faints*

Haha, I'm kidding. But that is EXTREMELY frightening.