Haley out of OOTI today!

I think that they will be more hesitant to put Alysha on as Ti Moune.

1) The whole idea of the Grand Hommes is that they have lighter skin and if Alysha is Ti Moune, Loren would have to be Andrea.

2) Alysha is already in a named role, and Loren is a swing. Unless Loren is covering for someone else, I can't see why she wouldn't play Ti Moune.

"That makes sense, would still love to see Alysha in the role.

Loren, btw, has an incredible voice and absolutely nails “Waiting for Life”:

https://youtu.be/AvJgnk_oDk4"



holy CRAP. Those are some high notes you can bet money on! Omg thanks for sharing

hamiltonstradition said: "I think that they will be more hesitant to put Alysha on as Ti Moune.

1) The whole idea of the Grand Hommes is that they have lighter skinand if Alysha is Ti Moune, Loren would have to be Andrea.

2) Alysha is already in a named role, and Loren is a swing. Unless Loren is covering for someone else, I can't see why she wouldn't play Ti Moune."

For these reasons, I'm kinda genuinely surprised Alysha even covers Ti Moune.

Also, just because I was snooping around on the Playbill site — apparently two male actors cover Papa Ge. I find this interesting; wouldn't they have to switch keys for a male actor to play the role? Also — what would those costumes look like?

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Yes, when I saw the show I was really impressed by Merles lower range. I think she sings it up an octave with a ton of alternate notes (she goes up on "His life is forever mine" vs. down in the original production). But her timbre is so deep that it's hard to have a good comparison.

I believe that Newell sings it half a step lower. Still impressive, but he's not doing it in the original key.

BenjaminNicholas2 said: "I believe that Newell sings it half a step lower. Still impressive, but he's not doing it in the original key."

So you're not sure in the first sentence, but fully convinced in the second?

Loren Lott was on Sunday, Monday and tonight as well as Ti Moune I have a ticket for tomorrow's matinee and hoping to see her in the role. I have seen Haley 3 times and have adored her, but want to hear Loren sing the heck out of that score!! Fingers crossed!

Updated On: 1/23/18 at 11:07 PM

HunterK said: "Loren Lott was on Sunday, Monday and tonight as well as Ti Moune I have a ticket for tomorrow's matinee and hoping to see her in the role. I have seen Haley 3 times and have adored her, but want to hear Loren sing the heck out of that score!! Fingers crossed!"

Loren was not on for Ti Moune on Monday, as I saw Hailey.

phan24 said: "HunterK said: "Loren Lott was on Sunday, Monday and tonight as well as Ti Moune I have a ticket for tomorrow's matinee and hoping to see her in the role. I have seen Haley 3 times and have adored her, but want to hear Loren sing the heck out of that score!! Fingers crossed!"

Loren was not on for Ti Moune on Monday, as I saw Hailey."

I do not want to be know for giving bad information, as I heard this from her directly. I apologize. I do know for fact she was on Tuesday because she did message and I tried the lotto and lost. I have a ticket for the 2pm today. Here is hoping.

ethan231h said: "Hailey was on today! However, Loren was on for Andrea!! It was actually pretty funny because i saw Alysha taking notes during the show sitting near me so she obviously was swung out to do so. this being the first time seeing the show, i didnt know what to expect but loved it and hailey was in great voice, as was andrea and damn they can sing!! Tamyra was also great! though i cant compare to Merle, as this was my first time seeing the show"

So glad you enjoyed it! I was there as well. 2 rows behind. Alysha! I saw her run in at the opening an knew darn well what was going on. Hailey sounded fantastic today!! This was my 4th time to the island and in my own opinion, was on of the best! This cast was on fire! Hailey's acting was towards the end was heart wrenching. Just brilliant. Alex is getting so comfortable in the role and trying different vocalizations and they are working!!! Norm makes "Rain" an actual full powerhouse of a song!! Love that he has joined the cast. I loved Tamyra. Now, Merle scared the ever-loving crap out of me and always will. She is a queen! Tamyra was completely different, she had a sinister evil to her, with amazing vocal choices. She just shows it all off.! I never realized she is so tiny, but damn I would never want to get in her way! Loren Lott is my girl, even though she wasn't Ti Moune (I will see her one day), she just shines, absolutely gorgeous and always makes the most out of whatever she is given. I am sure she sings the heck out of Asaka as well, but BRAVO to Alex for going 100% on attendance! The show is just in such good shape! What a cast! Go see this if you are waiting! I noticed there was no one in standing room today, so I guess everyone won the lotto??

I spoke with Alysha after the show, she expected to perform today. They swung her out last minute to learn Ti Moune. She said she is the "Emergency Cover" who will now be a regular cover. Hailey is still getting used to 8 shows a week (at 18 years old) and they just want to be on the safe side if Loren is needed for another role. Alysha watched today for the first time ever (and was screaming and applauding her family, so awesome to see). She said she will have an official put-in Friday. They are making her costumes now. She had tears in her eyes talking about it because she thought she would never go on. I honestly cannot wait to hear her sing this role.I saw all her Schuyler Sisters (Eliza was my favorite) and that girl can sing!!!!!!