Posted: 3/4/16 at 5:58pm
I was hoping they'd try something different for Los Angeles, like booking the Wilshire in Beverly Hills or the Wallis Annenberg while it's produced for the Pantages. I'm assuming this tour is being fitted for these big spaces?
Posted: 3/4/16 at 6:51pm
What do u mean "fitted?" It'll be the exact same design from Broadway, which played a traditional house.
Posted: 3/4/16 at 6:58pm
Aren't tours generally "fitted" for the smallest houses they're touring to? The bigger stages just have masking on three sides framing whatever kind of false proscenium the show is touring with. That's been my observation.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 12:24am
After a lot of speculation, I've come to the conclusion that there is a good chance that Darren Criss will be playing Hedwig on tour.
His picture is used for all of the promos.
Ex. https://www.instagram.com/p/_Ka875r34w/?taken-by=hedwigonbway
Ex2. http://hollywoodpantages.com/showinfo.php?id=69
And, he was very popular on Broadway, so therefore, they want his name on the tour to bring in more people.
However, I pray everyday that JCM will open the Hedwig tour. Darren is still pretty cool, though.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 12:33am
theoriginoflove, while I understand where you're coming from, I think they've been using Darren's likeness simply because that photograph is a pretty eye-catching one, and people who aren't familiar with the show on Broadway won't know a) that Darren was in it, and b) that that's him in that photo. I think that's just placeholder promotional material until they cast someone whose face they can use.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 12:40am
theoriginoflove has the right idea.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 2:55am
That's an interesting idea, theoriginoflove, I hadn't thought about that. They keep saying casting is coming soon, I wonder when it will actually be announced? I also wonder if the same Hedwig will tour the entire time, surely not... that seems like a long time!
Posted: 3/6/16 at 3:43am
theoriginoflove said: "
And, he was very popular on Broadway, so therefore, they want his name on the tour to bring in more people."
Of all the Hedwigs (Six of em) the only one Darren bested per ticket sales was Taye Diggs. They may cast him, but it won't be because of his stellar box office during his BW run.
Updated On: 3/6/16 at 03:43 AM
Posted: 3/6/16 at 8:39am
Darren did a fine job but I'm interested in seeing someone new on tour. Or John. Or Lena.
I also can't see someone (especially someone so young whose biggest moneymaker is his face) going through the physical transformation again. Losing the weight to be that thin was something Andrew and MCH both hated and talked about at stage door all the time, and I'm sure he felt the same even though he was still bulky.
I keep thinking if they actually have someone for the tour they'd announce it since it isn't selling all that well.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 2:26pm
I know it doesn't technically belong on this thread, but while we're discussing Darren Criss - I still maintain that he's trying for one of the Hamilton tours - probably Chicago. He's a fit ethnicity wise, and he sends out a pretty constant rounds of tweets on the show and to Lin-Manuel. He's growing his hair longer. Not saying he gets it, but you have to think that would be his first choice; he's done Hedwig. Unless he can't get work, I'd think he'd want to try something new. AH doesn't require great singing voice. I think Darren fits the bill quite well - decent dancer - if only he can remember all the lyrics....
Sorry to hijack the Hedwig thread - couldn't resist. If he's Hedwig - that works too obviously.
Posted: 3/6/16 at 2:39pm
"..since it isn't selling all that well."
Travel exhausts Hedwig.
Posted: 3/8/16 at 11:54am
The Hedwig tour will be stopping at the Kennedy Center from June 13, 2017 – July 2, 2017!
Posted: 3/8/16 at 12:07pm
When will we find out who is playing Hedwig on tour??? I've been dying to see it again since TAYE DIGGS caused the show to close early ... PLEASE LET IT BE JCM!!!
Posted: 3/8/16 at 12:46pm
looks like the tour will likely run a full year with the Washington DC dates running into July. I'm guessing we'll see several different Hedwig's for the tour, likely doing 3-4 month stints.
Posted: 3/8/16 at 12:54pm
Skimbleshanks2 said: "When will we find out who is playing Hedwig on tour??? I've been dying to see it again since TAYE DIGGS caused the show to close early ... PLEASE LET IT BE JCM!!!
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The show was performing barely okay since Darren Criss and Rebecca Naomi Jones started. DC got the weakest opening out of all Hedwigs.
Updated On: 3/8/16 at 12:54 PM
Posted: 3/8/16 at 12:56pm
A Canadian in NYC said: "I know it doesn't technically belong on this thread, but while we're discussing Darren Criss - I still maintain that he's trying for one of the Hamilton tours - probably Chicago. He's a fit ethnicity wise, and he sends out a pretty constant rounds of tweets on the show and to Lin-Manuel.
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Um no. Darren Criss does not have Hamilton in him. I could see him as King George on Bway one day, but that's about it.
Posted: 3/8/16 at 8:48pm
Valentina3 said: "Um no. Darren Criss does not have Hamilton in him. I could see him as King George on Bway one day, but that's about it."
Err, are you intentionally bringing up the "Darren isn't white" conversation on here?!
Posted: 3/8/16 at 9:40pm
I assumed he was going for the Anthony Ramos track.
Posted: 3/9/16 at 10:12am
haterobics said: "Valentina3 said: "Um no. Darren Criss does not have Hamilton in him. I could see him as King George on Bway one day, but that's about it."
- Err, are you intentionally bringing up the "Darren isn't white" conversation on here?!
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How am I bringing up "Darren isn't white" conversation? If anything, playing George would make him the only intentionally white guy on stage, based on current production - which is not even true in this case because he is half-filipino from his dad's side. I can see him do a comic goofy role, but I never enjoyed his serious acting when he was on Glee. He goes straight from 0 to 10 when he's being serious (re: he always cries) and that's not at all what Hamilton the character is like. He also has a great pop voice - which would be perfect for George.
Updated On: 3/9/16 at 10:12 AM
Posted: 3/9/16 at 10:29am
half-Phillipines
Oh, dear!
Posted: 3/9/16 at 12:03pm
LizzieCurry said: "half-Phillipines
Oh, dear!
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Fixed, apologies.
Posted: 3/9/16 at 2:00pm
Valentina3 said: "haterobics said: "Valentina3 said: "Um no. Darren Criss does not have Hamilton in him. I could see him as King George on Bway one day, but that's about it."
- Err, are you intentionally bringing up the "Darren isn't white" conversation on here?!
"
How am I bringing up "Darren isn't white" conversation? If anything, playing George would make him the only intentionally white guy on stage, based on current production - which is not even true in this case because he is half-filipino from his dad's side. I can see him do a comic goofy role, but I never enjoyed his serious acting when he was on Glee. He goes straight from 0 to 10 when he's being serious (re: he always cries) and that's not at all what Hamilton the character is like. He also has a great pop voice - which would be perfect for George.
"Mom's side actually. but point taken. However isn't KG3 required to be Caucasian?
Posted: 3/9/16 at 2:07pm
A Canadian in NYC said: "However isn't KG3 required to be Caucasian?"
Yes.
Posted: 3/9/16 at 2:08pm
^ Andrew Chapelle covers King George, so I'm going to say - it is not required for him to be white.
Updated On: 3/9/16 at 02:08 PM
Posted: 3/9/16 at 2:21pm
Well, yeah, they may have a non-Caucasian person as a cover... but that is different than casting the role that way.
I'm just going by Lin's own cast breakdown:
"KING GEORGE:
Caucasian, 30s-40s, Tenor, British accent. The King of England. Entitled, pouty nihilist. Sees the American Colonies as a deluded former lover, who will come crawling back. Rufus Wainwright meets King Herod in JCS."
