Understudy Joined: 12/14/15
Not sure where they are in casting process, but I'd love to see Chelsea Emma Franko as Elsa. She has been playing Elsa in Frozen Live at the Hyperion at Disneyland for several years (except for when she took a year off to tourthe US as the Elphaba standby). She's got the voice and experience.
Thoughts? Who would you like to see cast?
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/18
TravisOKC said: "Not sure where they are in casting process, but I'd love to see Chelsea Emma Franko as Elsa.
I second Chelsea, she's awesome. Someone on another thread said it'd be really cool if Kara Lindsay did Anna on Broadway once Patti leaves, I love her to death and she most definitely has the disney energy needed for the role, in my opinion. I think realistically she would just end up doing Broadway, but I suppose she could tour?... More of a pipedream than anything though.
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/18
DiscoCrows said: "TravisOKC said: "Not sure where they are in casting process, but I'd love to see Chelsea Emma Franko as Elsa.
I second Chelsea, she's awesome. Someone on another thread said it'd be really cool if Kara Lindsay did Anna on Broadway once Patti leaves, I love her to death and she most definitely has thedisney energyneeded for the role, in my opinion. I think realistically she would just end up doingBroadway, but I suppose she could tour?... More of a pipedream than anything though.
"
I am DYING to see Kara Lindsay as Anna she would be SO GOOOOODDDDDD
Stand-by Joined: 5/4/18
I think both the Standbys will lead the tour! And I also think we will get PoC “Young Anna and Elsa” as well!
I’d love to see Alex Finke as Anna, though it would be cute if she did it on broadway opposite her Husband Joe as Hans.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
I saw the show at Disney California Adventure last weekend and actually thought Chelsea should be moved to Broadway eventually. But the tour works too. She is fantastic.
Featured Actor Joined: 8/12/18
CedricOates said: "I think both the Standbys will lead the tour! And I also think we will get PoC “Young Anna and Elsa” as well!"
I wish they would have a Black Young Anna Cover that can go on whenever Aisha goes on it doesn't make sense when you have a White Person playing Young Anna and a Black Person playing Adult Anna.
They should also make Aisha's wig somewhat Red maybe a darker shade of red.
Swing Joined: 4/29/19
I have learned from a credible source that Anna will be played by a former Elphaba. Very excited for this tour!
Updated On: 4/29/19 at 08:11 PMAlison Luff?
Swing Joined: 4/29/19
Are you counting standbys? I think Emily Koch would make a great Anna. If not, I’m having a hard time picturing any of the former Elphabas as Anna. Do you have one of the characters mixed up? Or is it indeed an Elphaba playing an Anna? Besides Emily, could it be Nicole Parker? She’s on the funnier side, but then again is in her 40’s..... any other clues? Like shows she’s been in?
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
dukes3 said: "I have learned from a credible source that Anna will be played by a former Elphaba. Very excited for this tour!"
Desi Oakley?
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/15
Honestly this is probably an unpopular opinion but I could see Jesssica Vosk being Anna
Clyde15 said: "Honestly this is probably an unpopular opinion but I could see Jesssica Vosk being Anna"
I adore Vosk, but... I really don’t see it. Her voice is far too mature for a young(er) Disney role, in my opinion.
Call_me_jorge said: "Alison Luff?"
I would KILL to see Alison Luff play Elsa.
its Caroline bowman for elsa
Updated On: 4/30/19 at 08:48 AMCaroline as Anna? There’s surly been weirder casting, but she just does not read comedic enough for me. She’d be a wonderful Elsa, though.....
Call_me_jorge said: "Caroline as Anna? There’s surly been weirder casting, but she just does not read comedic enough for me. She’d be a wonderful Elsa, though....."
I meant for elsa, oops, edited to reflect the mistake
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
That’s interesting. Her husband Austin Colby is in Jersey Boys at NWS and they’re always saying on social media how happy they are to finally be working in the same city. If true, great opportunity for her though. Disney seems to like moving their actors around so maybe she’ll eventually end up as a Caissie Levy replacement.
Updated On: 4/30/19 at 09:38 AMBroadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
RWPrincess said: "That’s interesting. Her husband Austin Colby is in Jersey Boys at NWS and they’re always saying on social media how happy they are to finally be working in the same city. If true, great opportunity for her though. Disney seems to like moving heir actors around so maybe she’ll eventually end up as a Caissie Levy replacement. "
Or perhaps he’d also be in the tour. Disney does like to keep couples happy/together.
Christine Dwyer and Teal Wicks jump out to me as potential contenders along with Desi and Emily. If understudies apply, Hannah Shankman strikes me as an Anna.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/10
Itonlytakesajourney said: "Christine Dwyer and Teal Wicks jump out to me as potential contenders along with Desi and Emily. If understudies apply, Hannah Shankman strikes me as an Anna. "
Hannah will be going out on tour with a different musical from last season...
Officially announced. Two Caroline’s.
https://twitter.com/frozenbroadway/status/1125777863385522176?s=21
YES CAROLINE B!!!!!
The little Caroline as Anna is absolutely adorable. She seems perfect. Thrilled they hired both a newcomer and a young girl as Anna.
Videos