Casting Ideas for DRS tour — Page 2

1) I doubt JLT would do it. The reason she didn't sign on to WICKED longer is because she wants to spend time with her child. So, going on tour would be almost out of the question for her. Maybe she could take over for Sherie on Broadway one day though. Plus, I think she's too big a name to tour right now.

2) Jason Alexander would be good, but only as Andre. He doesn't work as Lawrence or Freddy. I don't think he would tour in a supporting role, though.

3) Kerry Butler wouldn't do it either. She's working on a lot of workshops and is trying to originate a leading role on Broadway. Doing a tour would be a step back for her right now.

4) Hunter Foster is a good idea for Freddy. I don't know why his name didn't come to me before. I definitely agree with that casting. He would also make a good replacement for Norbert on Broadway.

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Updated On: 5/12/05 at 12:48 AM

You guys are NUTS..your saying people who have meak mt voices *or I think NO VOICE* for Christine-who is a BELTER!
Kelly Ripa??? i hope that was a joke!
Jennifer Westfeldt? no way!

However..many of the other suggestions were commendable :)

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Updated On: 5/12/05 at 01:04 AM

I adore Kerry, and I could picture her as Christina.

Now, not to go all Batophile on you guys, but... What about Deven May as Freddy? And now that I think about it, Sean McCourt as Lawrence? Now, I don't care if they'll do it or not, I just think they'd fit the roles. Maybe not Sean, but I can totally see Seven rolling around on teh stage. (Or maybe I just WANT to see that? >>

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they need someone magnetic to play freddy and he has to be great with physical comedy... what about a huge challenge for johnny tags?

I love J Tags with all my heart and even thought about him trying it. But, I don't think it would work.

Freddy has to be disgusting. He's basically a womanizing pig who belches, iches his crotch, and has a beer gut. That's not really something that Johnny fits. Plus Johnny doesn't have the range that the character needs.

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tgif i was thinking the exact same thing! foa, i know.. that's why i said a huge challenge, i'm just trying to think of who could possible do it because i really don't like the idea of hunter foster...

if he didn't have to stay in spelling bee for so long i would say dan fogler might have a shot at it...

The thing is I can picture Raúl in almost any role, so I always have an answer for these threads! Raúl!!!

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I usually do, but Raúl doing Ruprecht scares me.

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what about sarah uriarte berry for christine?

Chris Sieber would be excellent!

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yeah, he'll have to stay in... amy's doing the wedding singer, right? i really think that freddy is one of the hardest parts to cast... the closest i see to working that could be available is mbw.

I'm sorry darcey but I have to disagree.

Mbw is WRONG for Freddy. Remember...Ruprecht has to be Lawrence's brother in the show...it just wouldn't work.

Plus, can Mbw even hit the notes that the role calls for?

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