#176
Posted: 12/4/23 at 3:28pm
I am surprised to see Nikki Renee Daniels in the cast. I thought she was still leading the tour of Company?
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#177
Posted: 12/4/23 at 3:31pm
Kad said: "Typically “concert adaptation” just means a pared down version of the book. Which I’m fine with considering this show’s book is a lot of schtick that is very hard to make funny these days."
Just as long as they don't let Billy Porter anywhere near it!
#178
Posted: 12/4/23 at 3:36pm
itsshowtime2 said: "I am surprised to see Nikki Renee Daniels in the cast. I thought she was still leading the tour of Company?"
That's Britney Coleman (the other Bobbie understudy on Broadway).
#179
Posted: 12/4/23 at 3:55pm
MemorableUserName said: "itsshowtime2 said: "I am surprised to see Nikki Renee Daniels in the cast. I thought she was still leading the tour of Company?"
That's Britney Coleman (the other Bobbie understudy on Broadway)."
OMG! It clicked as soon as I saw your response. My bad!
#180
Posted: 12/4/23 at 11:29pm
Kad said: "Why would they remove the Minstrel? They’re a rather key role and they’re of course also part of the song “The Minstrel, the Jester, and I.”"
In the latest of the three TV versions, wasn't The Minstrel cut? It's been a long while since I've seen it; my memory is a bit hazy. I think in the '72 version, the Wizard was axed in favor of a slightly different character.
With so many versions out there, it's hard to say what might end up on stage.
#181
Posted: 12/5/23 at 10:04am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "There was a rumor on here that Baranski was the queen. But perhaps that's not happening anymore."
This is what I heard as well - it might be scheduling issue for her so they’re looking for another ‘name’. But her and Sutton together would be 🔥
#182
Posted: 12/5/23 at 11:22am
Considering the history between Sutton Foster, and Amy Sherman-Palladino, I would DIE if they could get Kelly Bishop to be the Queen.
#183
Posted: 12/5/23 at 11:29am
There's so many good options for the Queen, such a great role. I feel like it's going to end up being a drag queen. Jinx Monsoon, perhaps.
#184
Posted: 12/5/23 at 7:04pm
Crossing my fingers for Donna Murphy as the Queen
#185
Posted: 12/11/23 at 12:08pm
Harriet Harris as Queen Aggravain. Terrific addition to the cast.
-There's the muddle in the middle. There's the puddle where the poodle did the piddle."
#186
Posted: 12/11/23 at 12:58pm
A MILLIE reunion!
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
#187
Posted: 12/11/23 at 4:41pm
any promo code for Once Upon a Mattress?
#188
Posted: 12/11/23 at 10:04pm
This is a superb cast on paper.
Glad to see Harriet Sansom Harris returning to a musical after doing such good screen work recently.
#189
Posted: 12/11/23 at 10:25pm
They just opened up a bunch of tickets in the front orchestra for a ton of performances of ONCE UPON...I just scored. This cast is next level. And Amy Sherman Pallidino. Cannot wait.
#190
Posted: 12/15/23 at 1:20pm
Random question, but I have a front row ticket for Feb 4th matinee and looking to see if anyone wants to/is looking to trade for Feb 3rd matinee. I am looking to still stay in the front few rows. Maybe someone bought a ticket and something came up, like with me. Thanks!
#191
Posted: 12/16/23 at 5:22pm
So DeMarius Copes, who’s been playing Daphne in Some Like It Hot when J Harrison Ghee has been out posted that he’s the Jester for the last few performances of the run. Why bother casting Ghee? I’m aware that he had an injury and his dad passed, but he missed a lot of Some Like It Hot. I also think Encores should’ve made this clear earlier. Good for Copes; he deserves more praise, but it definitely feels shady from the others.
#192
Posted: 12/16/23 at 9:34pm
He's listed on the City Center website, as well. He'll be Jester on 2/3 and 2/4.
#193
Posted: 12/17/23 at 4:09am
TaffyDavenport said: "He's listed on the City Center website, as well. He'll be Jester on 2/3 and 2/4."
Exactly. I feel like both parties should’ve made that clear from the beginning, and they didn’t. It’s only posted now with the full cast announcement, if you scroll down.
#194
Posted: 12/17/23 at 9:02am
Considering how few performances they do, it is odd they would cast somebody who is unable to complete the full run.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#195
Posted: 12/17/23 at 12:40pm
Kad said: "Considering how few performances they do, it is odd they would cast somebody who is unable to complete the full run."
Very, very weird. Especially since The Jester (in the original version) is not THAT great of a part.
#196
Posted: 12/18/23 at 4:12pm
Since there is still no one announced as "The Minstrel", is it safe to assume that the character has been cut and their parts (including the opening number "Many Moons Ago") have been reassigned to The Jester in order to beef up that role?
#197
Posted: 12/18/23 at 11:01pm
Can confirm The Minstrel is cut and combined with The Jester.
#200
Posted: 1/9/24 at 10:06pm
He's just finished Tokyo concert.
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