FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018- Page 9
FROZEN to Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2018
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#200FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:05am
Also, let me take this time to voice my unequivocal endorsement of Wolfe as Elsa. She is unbelievable.
#201FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:05am
Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... 
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#202FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:23am
This all makes good & fair sense.
But here's my next question...
Why would the St. James be lining up potential open-ended runs like this? What if (and that's a strong "if" Dolly ends up being a runaway revival hit? Or if Something Rotten continues to sustain their weekly nut and operating costs? Or stunt casts? Etc. etc. etc.
Something just tells me it's strange for Jujamcyn to be lining up their tenants allowing only for limited runs until the Frozen-blizzard hits.
Then again, this supports the idea that Dolly won't be taking the St. James after all. Curious as to where else it would go.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#203FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:29am
I believe Dolly (without Midler) wasn't considered to be a full open ended run.
With Midler, it can play the St. James before moving if a successful replacement can be found.
Can't imagine her playing the role for more than 9 months. That time line allows for Frozen to come in and take over.
AKarp2013
Broadway Star Joined: 7/25/11
#204FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:32am
If FINDING NEVERLAND chooses to close up shop, DOLLY! could probably take the Lunt-Fontanne.
Maybe the Lyric if PARAMOUR doesn't do well?
AnnieBlack
Leading Actor Joined: 4/3/14
#205FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:34am
When I heard the story of Frozen at the St James, made me think that the rumor or Dolly going into the Shubert theatre may be correct.
#206FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:35am
There was talk on the other board that Dolly is taking the Shubert.
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#207FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:38am
with MATILDA closing on Jan 1, 2017; HELLO, DOLLY taking the Shubert would make perfect sense. I still don't know why Disney would announce what theater FROZEN is taking two years in advance.
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neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#208FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:38am
GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "
Too old.
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#209FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 11:43am
neonlightsxo said: "GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "
Too old."
Laura Osnes is three years younger than Betsy Wolfe, though.
#210FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 12:21pm
ACL2006 said: "with MATILDA closing on Jan 1, 2017; HELLO, DOLLY taking the Shubert would make perfect sense. I still don't know why Disney would announce what theater FROZEN is taking two years in advance."
I remember seeing a post saying the dodgers are closing Matilda so they can open a Bronx tale at the shubert. It seemed pretty legit.
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#211FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 12:46pm
Cupid Boy2 said: "neonlightsxo said: "GreatBroadwayFan said: "Now if we can just get Laura Osnes to play Anna... "
Too old."
Laura Osnes is three years younger than Betsy Wolfe, though.
"
Boom. You done got served, neonlightsxo.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#212FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 1:32pm
I didn't get "served" but I'm sure they're looking for someone younger. But OK.
Elsa is supposed to be several years older than Anna, they're not supposed to look the same age. Updated On: 4/20/16 at 01:32 PM
#213FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 1:59pm
They don't look hugely different in age to me in the movie, but then again they are animated drawings. Who cares? The only thing that will matter to the little girls in the audience is that their 'hair' is 'right.'
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#214FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:12pm
Did I call it with Wolfe, or what? Thrilled thrilled thrilled thrilled thrilled. Better start writing that Tony speech, Miss Wolfe!
They/them.
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Owen22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/11
#215FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:33pm
Isn't Betsy a soprano (wasn't she Rosa Bud?). And isn't Elsa an alto belt?
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#216FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 2:36pm
LOLOL Betsy can belt her face off in addition to her glorious soprano head voice. The healthiest and best belters usually have strong head voices as well. Also just being picky but Alto isn't really a term you can use outside of choir. The more appropriate term would be Mezzo Soprano.
#217FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 3:26pm
Re: Anna's age, she's supposed to be three years younger than Elsa. 18 and 21. Osnes is three years younger. You really have no other argument other than just not liking her for Anna.
They/them.
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bwaydreamer
Stand-by Joined: 3/29/11
#218FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:33pm
neonlightsxo said: "I didn't get "served" but I'm sure they're looking for someone younger. But OK.
Elsa is supposed to be several years older than Anna, they're not supposed to look the same age. "
BOOM, you did get served! Why is Elsa "supposed" to be several years older? Because you said so?? Nope, not the facts. Sorry. Osnes would be perfect. BYE FELICIA
#219FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:42pm
Are you even for real?
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#220FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/20/16 at 4:46pm
Remember when saying Bye Felicia was cool 2 years ago. Good times
mormonsandglindas
Chorus Member Joined: 3/31/16
#221FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/25/16 at 9:38pm
I'm honestly a little disappointed Frozen is getting a Broadway musical before Tangled. Yes, I understand why because of how hugely successful it was but I feel like Tangled has more of a musical theater feel than Frozen. I feel like "I have a dream" has more of a Broadway show feel than "For the first time in forever"' Still I'm looking forward to a Frozen musical. I hope Hans finally get his own solo villain number!!
#222FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/25/16 at 10:01pm
My revised casting
Anna - Laura Osnes
Elsa - Betsy Wolfe (CONFIRMED)
Olaf - Christopher Fitzgerald (I know it sounds too obvious of a casting choice but hey)
Kristoff - John Arthur Greene
Hans - Adam Kantor
#223FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/25/16 at 10:20pm
Betsy is officially cast as Elsa. She's confirmed that it's true.
They/them.
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#224FROZEN to Officially Hit Broadway
Posted: 4/25/16 at 10:34pm
Okay then I guess it's true. I'm sure she'll be fantastic!!!!
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