Hadestown cast replacements
Hadestown cast replacements
OMG U Guyz
Stand-by Joined: 9/18/17
#1Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 1:34am
We’re coming up on a year since they began rehearsals, any word on cast replacements or if cast members have reupped their contracts?
Updated On: 2/6/20 at 01:34 AM
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#2Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 1:37am
I would imagine that many of them will be extending. They all seem to really love the show and I don’t think that the producers would have any reason for not allowing them to extend - sales are good and they are all popular with audiences. I would be quite surprised if replacement announcements started popping up soon.
I don’t have any insider info, this is just what I think. Maybe somebody who knows more can weigh in to confirm.
OMG U Guyz
Stand-by Joined: 9/18/17
#3Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 2:09amBut it’s also the start of pilot season so several performers could be ready to move to LA
OMG U Guyz
Stand-by Joined: 9/18/17
#4Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 2:09amBut it’s also the start of pilot season so several performers could be ready to move to LA
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#5Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 7:05am
OMG U Guyz said: "But it’s also the start of pilot season so several performers could be ready to move to LA"
Sure... but just because it’s pilot season doesn’t mean someone IS leaving. Depending if someone booked a pilot or not...... lol.
Speaking of, how has attendance of original cast been recently?
#6Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 7:33am
GreasedLightning said: "OMG U Guyz said: "But it’s also the start of pilot season so several performers could be ready to move to LA"
Sure... but just because it’s pilot season doesn’t mean someone IS leaving. Depending if someone booked a pilot or not...... lol.
Speaking of, how has attendance of original cast been recently?"
Andre De Shields has been out quite a bit recently. Anthony Chatmon has been going on for Hermes a lot, and debuted the role with 20 minutes notice to curtain. I think Eva Noblezada might have missed some performances too. Jessie Shelton's instagram bio says "Upcoming: ...stay tuned..." which implies she might have another project in the works.
#7Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 7:59am
Good for him being out “quite a bit” He has been in every show since the first preview. A few days off or other projects are well deserved
Updated On: 2/6/20 at 07:59 AM
#8Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 8:35amReeve Carney arguably has the best attendance out of any performer in a musical on Broadway. He has yet to have miss a show.
VotePeron
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
#9Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 8:55am
Call_me_jorge said: "Reeve Carney arguably has the best attendance out of any performer in a musical on Broadway. He has yet to have miss a show."
This includes zero vacation days - I wonder if he has a trip coming up soon? He’d probably want to vacation with Eva, but it could be tricky having them both out at the same time. Although, Mean Girls has given Erika Henningson & Kyle Selig two weeks off at the same time, so it’s possible.
#10Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 9:50am
Amber recently signed on to do a mini series, I believe, so maybe her? I wouldn't be surprised if they all continue with the show for a bit longer. At the very least, I hope casting is thinking about people to replace Patrick, Amber, and Andre it seems like it will be a tall order. They are all so unique and wonderful.
Amalia Balash2
Swing Joined: 2/6/20
#11Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 10:12am
Personally, I'd love to see Rachel Zegler take on Eurydice, whether on Broadway or on the national tour. She adores the show (I actually met her when she was there) and has the voice and acting chops for sure!
#12Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 10:14am
Would love to see John Krause as Orpheus.
It would be cool if Chris Sullivan returned as Hermes...
#13Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 10:37am
steven22 said: "Would love to see John Krause as Orpheus.
It would be cool if Chris Sullivan returned as Hermes..."
It would be amazing - I greatly prefer Chris and his take on the role.
#14Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 10:42am
ChildofEarth said: "steven22 said: "Would love to see John Krause as Orpheus.
It would be cool if Chris Sullivan returned as Hermes..."
It would be amazing - I greatly prefer Chris and his take on the role."
Chris was great at NYTW. His interpretation is very different than Andre's. Both are fantastic IMO.
#15Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 10:58am
I'd love to see Billy Porter as Hermes.
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#16Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 11:00am
I think Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) would make an interesting and different Persephone, but then I think about going gender blind and casting her as Orpheus. She dressed very androgynously/presented as a male in the Sweet Nothing video, and I'm sure she could pull off the look of the role. Not sure if she can play guitar, but I'm sure she could learn what she needs to know. I think she would sing Orpheus' songs so gorgeously. Wait For Me would sound INCREDIBLE.
#17Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 11:29am
Amalia Balash2 said: "Personally, I'd love to see Rachel Zegler take on Eurydice, whether on Broadway or on the national tour. She adores the show (I actually met her when she was there) and has the voice and acting chops for sure!"
I second Rachel Zegler as Eurydice!
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#18Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 11:50am
I’d love to see billy porter as Hermes too
I don’t know anyone who could fill hades. Honestly.
I’d love to see brendon urie as orpheus which I know would never happen.
Kitsune
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/06
#19Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:08pm
Theatrefanboy1 said: "I’d love to see billy porter as Hermes too
I don’t know anyone who could fill hades. Honestly.
I’d love to see brendon urie as orpheus which I know would never happen."
Patrick Page's bass is so unique. I feel like whoever takes on the role of Hades next would have to have a different take on the character. And don't get me wrong, that could be interesting!
#20Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:19pm
Theatrefanboy1 said: "I’d love to see brendon urie as orpheus which I know would never happen."
Oh, he would be incredible. And who knows, he does love musical theater. Unless the fan craziness from Kinky Boots scared him away... 
#21Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:42pm
I suddenly remembered a tweet mentioning Peter Dinklage as Hades, and then found it. I am all for it.
https://twitter.com/hayleystjames/status/1214051849176784896
OMG U Guyz
Stand-by Joined: 9/18/17
#22Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:44pm
But a lot of actors choose to go to LA to strike while the iron is hot. The timing just coincides with pilot season even though fewer networks are adhering to that schedule.
Just curious if there are rumors of other actors joining the cast.
#23Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:48pmThe only Persephone I’ll accept that is not Amber is Eartha Kitt.
#24Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 12:52pmI would love to see Damon Daunno in the role he originated.
Theatrefanboy1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/2/15
#25Hadestown cast replacements
Posted: 2/6/20 at 1:23pmI wonder just out curiosity what Alice ripley would be like as Persephone
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