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Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#250
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:17pm
Kad said: "Yes, I’ve heard Borle is out- but the actor I’ve heard as his replacement worked with Borle in a show that won Borle a Tony. He also hasn’t been in a musical for a little while, on stage at least.
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I can think of several actors to whom this would apply, who would also make a great Baker. But can't think of any who are box office draws...
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#251
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:19pm
JBroadway said: "Kad said: "Yes, I’ve heard Borle is out- but the actor I’ve heard as his replacement worked with Borle in a show that won Borle a Tony. He also hasn’t been in a musical for a little while, on stage at least.
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I can think of several actors to whom this would apply, who would also make a great Baker. But can't think of any who are box office draws..."
Never said he was a box office draw, though.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#252
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:23pm
I mean, John Cariani would fit the role like a glove...
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Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#253
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:25pm
JBroadway said: "I mean, John Cariani would fit the role like a glove..."
Yes, but alas he doesn't match the description (Caroline or Change).
Unless Kad is talking Brooks Ashmanskas? Which idk on paper if that would work.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#254
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:27pm
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Updated On: 5/24/22 at 04:27 PM
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#255
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:29pm
InTheBathroom1 said: "My guess is Rob McClure. They were in Something Rotten together for a few months and Rob has already played the role (and he’s newly available)"
But he, too, has been on stage recently - or still is, at least until the 29. Kad described someone who hadn't been in a musical lately "at least on stage." Since BDJ played Officer Krupke in the WSS movie, he's my guess.
I'm getting kinda frustrated with all the rumors and teases...
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#256
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:30pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "JBroadway said: "I mean, John Cariani would fit the role like a glove..."
Yes, but alas he doesn't match the description (Caroline or Change).
Unless Kad is talking Brooks Ashmanskas? Which idk on paper if that would work."
Oh oops, I totally missed that part of the clue. It has to BDJ then, because he (a) hadn't done a musical in a while, and (b) the "on stage at least" must indicate that he's done a musical on screen recently (West Side Story). Any other people from those two shows who has recently done a movie musical?
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#257
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:35pm
Will Chase
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#258
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:38pm
I think Brandon would be excellent. Brian I think also would be, but I feel like he’d look a bit too old opposite Sara. John is another exciting idea, though I wonder how he’d do vocally.
I could see Rob McLure being a fine fit, and I’d love if Santino Fontana did it.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#259
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:39pm
GlindatheGood22 said: "I'm getting kinda frustrated with all the rumors and teases..."
It's probably more frustrating for the people working on the transfer who thought it would be an easy switch over!
Things have been in flux but there is a serious commitment to ensuring this happens over the summer. The original casting of the Encores presentation didn't have any other major box office draws other than Bareilles, either. That same sort of sensibility is going into the replacement casting: stock the show with prominent theater performers who may have a little bit of draw to the general public and let that work.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#260
Posted: 5/24/22 at 4:41pm
I know Christian Borle didn't win a Tony for this role (Falsettos), but an Andrew Rannells Baker would be amazing!!
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#261
Posted: 5/24/22 at 6:51pm
Kad said: "Bareilles is onboard and has been this whole time. The problems have been recasting the Witch, Cinderella, and the Baker. The names I’d previously heard attached to those roles are all out, but the new ones are pretty exciting if they come to pass.
But it seems like they’re finally close to having everything nailed down. An announcement is imminent."
Lots of speculation on the Baker, but any clues for who the new Witch and Cinderella might be?
Would love to see Patina Miller reprise her role as the witch from the Hollywood Bowl and if they could get Ashley back as Cinderella that would be a dream (although seems unlikely with her busy schedule.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#262
Posted: 5/24/22 at 7:08pm
Kad said: "
That same sort of sensibility is going into the replacement casting: stock the show with prominent theater performers who may have a little bit of draw to the general public and let that work.
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This brings me such joy! As a new arrival to NYC, this is exactly the kind of show I'm thrilled to see.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#263
Posted: 5/24/22 at 7:30pm
I’ve actually wanted to see Brian d’Arcy James as The Baker for so long now. There’s something about him that I truly have always thought would make him exceptional in the role.
And he’s only 5 years older than NPH.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#264
Posted: 5/24/22 at 7:52pm
Brian as the baker would be absolute dream casting for me. Take my money.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#265
Posted: 5/24/22 at 8:03pm
Fun fact! Brian D’arcy James played the Baker in a regional production over 20 years ago!
Updated On: 5/24/22 at 08:03 PMEncores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#266
Posted: 5/24/22 at 11:11pm
Emmeline Carter said: "I know Christian Borle didn't win a Tony for this role (Falsettos), but an Andrew Rannells Baker would be amazing!!"
Rannells and Uranowitz are the only ones suggested so far who I could see giving a performance similar to NPH. As much as I enjoyed their performances, it does feel a bit weird to have Sara and Gavin as the strongest leads transferring over. I don't know if the production itself was strong enough to warrant a transfer apart from the performances. There doesn't seem to be a point in looking to match "types" as I don't know that the production had that strong of a vision.
I mostly hope NYCC will eventually release more clips of Heather since I know they have them. Denee was fine but I'd be open to a more comedic Cinderella to better fit the vibe of this production.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#267
Posted: 5/24/22 at 11:16pm
Yeah I feel what Denee needed most was more comedy. I think she could’ve grown into that though with more time, so I’ll be upset to see her go.
I also will be upset to see Heather not continue, because what I saw needed a bit of work but was mostly dynamite, so I wish that I could see her tackle it again, cause I know she could’ve perfected the take.
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Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#268
Posted: 5/24/22 at 11:38pm
Want to give us a Cinderella or Witch (Renee Elise) hint, Kad?
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#269
Posted: 5/25/22 at 8:12am
As of now, the Witch is a Tony-winner who has played it before, more recently than Heather had. Cinderella is currently wrapping up an off-Broadway show, which will make her available just in time to begin rehearsals.
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#270
Posted: 5/25/22 at 8:26am
The Witch definitely sounds like Patina Miller (Tony winner, Hollywood Bowl). As for Cinderella, I'm not really up to date on what is closing off-Broadway other than Suffs. Phillipa Soo?
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#271
Posted: 5/25/22 at 8:26am
Patina Miller and Phillipa Soo?
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#272
Posted: 5/25/22 at 8:32am
TaffyDavenport said: "Patina Miller and Phillipa Soo?"
My thoughts exactly.
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Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#273
Posted: 5/25/22 at 8:43am
I'd plunk down money for them. JUST ANNOUNCE ALREADY!
Encores: Into the Woods to Transfer to the St. James for limited run this summer?#274
Posted: 5/25/22 at 9:27am
Soo was the first to come to my mind as well. Keep it in the Natasha family 
that being said rumors are rumors. I’ll believe this transfer is happening only when there’s an announcement.
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