#151
Posted: 1/13/16 at 10:57pm
Ansel is a no for me. Can he sing?
I know he did musicals in high school (including Hairspray with Kyle Jean-Baptiste).
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#152
Posted: 1/13/16 at 11:00pm
I didn't know that! Was he Link? He gives off much more of a Corny vibe to me.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#154
Posted: 1/13/16 at 11:36pm
Wow! He's terrific. I take back what I said. I think he'd be great.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#155
Posted: 1/13/16 at 11:39pm
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Link: I can't think of anyone. Anybody but Darren Criss.
Ansel Elgort?
Jonathan Groff?
Grant Gustin?
Jeremy Jordan?
"
I think Grant and Ansel are the best options on this list. Jeremy and Groff are a bit too old, IMO. Though I think Jeremy would be a good Corny.
#156
Posted: 1/14/16 at 12:30am
Here are my casting ideas:
Tracy Turnblad- newcomer
Edna Turnblad- harvey fierstein
Wilbur Turnblad- nathan lane
Corny Collins- Matthew Morrison
Link Larkin- Nick jonas
Penny Pingleton- sarah hyland or ariel winter
Penny's mother- allison janey
Seaweed- newcomer
Little Inez- newcomer
Velma Von Tussle- jane krakowski
Amber Von Tussle- dianna agron
Motormouth Maybelle- Jill scott
The dynamites- newcomers
Mr. Pinky- matthew broderick
Updated On: 1/14/16 at 12:30 AM
#157
Posted: 1/14/16 at 1:37am
Holy crap there are so many great options on here! I would be happy with so many of these combinations. I'm just going to list who I would be happy with in every role:
Tracy- Ryan Redmond, some other newcomer
Edna- Harvey Fierstein, Nathan Lane, Eric Stonestreet
Link- Nick Jonas, Derek Klena, Darren Criss, newcomer
Wilbur- Martin Short, Billy Crystal, Matthew Broderick, Tony Danza
Amber- Annaleigh Ashford, Taylor Louderman, newcomer
Velma- Cheno, Benanti, Christine B., Megan Mullally, Jessica Lange, Lesli Margherita, Andrea Martin, Julia Murney, Faith Prince, Jenn Colella, Harriett Harris, Patti LuPone, Sherie Rene Scott, Orfeh
Motormouth Maybelle - Darlene Love, Queen L, Lilias White, Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, LaChanze
Authority Figure- Susan Backwell, Jackie Hoffman, Allison Janney, Andrea Martin, Julia Murney, Heidi Blickenstaff, Mary Testa, Kristine Nielson
Corny- Matthew Morrison, Rob McClure, Christian Borle, Will Chase
Penny- Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato
Seaweed- Elijah Kelly, newcomer
I'll edit this post as I think of more.
#158
Posted: 1/14/16 at 1:42am
CindersGolightly said: "Tracy: Ryann Redmond
Edna: Harvey Fierstein
Penny: Ariana Grande
Amber: Annaleigh Ashford
Velma: Christine Ebersole
Corny: Neil Patrick Harris
Link: I can't think of anyone. Anybody but Darren Criss."
Kyle Riabko would make a perfect Link
#159
Posted: 1/14/16 at 2:25am
Please no Latifah- her vocals were good in the film, but her Live version of 'I Know Where I've Been' the times she's performed it were just okay. I would Love Darlene Love or Jenifer Lewis to play the part- Charlotte Crossley would be great too. Many Many women could play this role- but I want someone that has that real gospel soul big voice the character needs. Patti LaBelle would have tore it up back in the day, even during the show's Broadway Run. But her acting leaves alot to be desired. LOL
For Velma, I can really see Christine Ebersole as others have said, along with Cheno. I have always wanted to see Vanessa Williams play Velma, especially after seeing her in Ugly Betty, Which was a very Velma like. I know she may be African American, but with the right makeup she can pass for white. I know it would never happen- but I bet she would be great in the role. It's my biggest dream to have Linda Hart play the role again- if only to finally have a professional recording of 'Velma's Revenge' with Linda since it didn't make the OBC cast recording and her version was brilliant!
Darreyl with an L!
#160
Posted: 1/14/16 at 2:28am
The Idea of Patti Lupone as Velma is very interesting and I can actually see it working- Giving her 'Velma's Revenge' the same madness as 'Rose's Turn'. LOL
Darreyl with an L!
#161
Posted: 1/14/16 at 2:43am
It'd be nice if they cast actual fat people.
#162
Posted: 1/14/16 at 4:15am
If they don't cast actual fat people I'll boycott.
I know the deal isn't closed yet, but based on when we got the other casting announcements for the other Live! musicals, when do you suppose we'll get our first bit of casting information for this?
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#163
Posted: 1/14/16 at 4:53am
I'm pretty sure for The Wiz they announced Queen Latifah and a few others in the summer, July or August I believe.
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#164
Posted: 1/14/16 at 8:10am
Rehearsals for most of the cast begin in September so yeah. probably July or August.
#165
Posted: 1/14/16 at 8:55am
Perhaps Blige or Hudson would work as Mabel.
#166
Posted: 1/14/16 at 8:55am
Perhaps Blige or Hudson would work as Mabel.
#167
Posted: 1/14/16 at 9:23am
Sounds like a great line up for the cast to me... Can't wait to see it..
#168
Posted: 1/14/16 at 9:29am
Am I the only one who thinks it's absurd to even think Ariana Grande would do this? Isn't she about to be on a world tour?
#169
Posted: 1/14/16 at 9:31am
Can Monique sing? She could be a great Motormouth. Not to mention saying, "Academy Award Winner Monique as Motormouth Maybelle" doesn't hurt the marketing team.
#170
Posted: 1/14/16 at 9:31am
probably not but however you are the only one that writes comments such as the one above.
#172
Posted: 1/14/16 at 10:41am
Not diving deeply into this one yet, but I will absolutely say there is not a chance if Charlotte Crossley being allowed anywhere near a first-class staging if Hairspray ever again, let alone a filmed version.
That is easily seen and found public knowledge.
#173
Posted: 1/14/16 at 10:45am
Not sure if it was mentioned but I think James Corden would be a fabulous Edna, but I'm sure it would be next to impossible with his CBS late night show.
#174
Posted: 1/14/16 at 10:47am
I think Darren Criss would be a great Link, but Link casting will depend so much on Tracy. If their Tracy is 18-22, then none of Criss, Jeremy Jordan or Jonathan Groff would probably work. (That would age Annaleigh out of casting for Penny as well.) IMO, Ansel doesn't have the charisma for the role although he does sing very well. Nick Jonas would be OK. Grant Gustin is such a great idea, but seems very unlikely given his TV schedule? Benati as Velma? YES. As others have said, there are a lot of really great people around who could play these roles. This show could be a ton of fun!
#175
Posted: 1/14/16 at 11:42am
slmlbl said: "Bennati as Velma- Please?
I'd could see Matthew Morrison as Corny as a nod to the original production and thank to his popularity.
I like this.
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