Into The Woods casting updates - Page 6

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 8/7/22 at 10:55am

Wow - this morning I caught a clip of Kerry Washington singing in a Christmas special - along with a snippet of her singing in the film version of The Prom - and I think she’d be a fabulous witch!

[Producer2]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 11:13am

Updated On: 8/8/22 at 11:13 AM

[The8re phan]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 11:36am

Jake Gyllenhaal as the Baker

Just posting it here on my 'virtual vision board' in the hopes it may manifest itself

:)

 

 

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 12:06pm

Jake has something like a dozen films in the works, a lot having been postponed over the past couple years so I sadly doubt any theater is in his plans for the next couple years. I’d obviously love to be wrong, but looking at his schedule I’d doubt it could be possible

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 12:24pm

Zachary Levi would make an enjoyable baker!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 12:33pm

FYI, upcoming absences:

The role of the Witch will not be played by Patina Miller at the following performances: Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, August 24, 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, August 31, 2 p.m.

The role of Cinderella will not be played by Phillipa Soo at the Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances.

The role of Rapunzel’s Prince will not be played by Joshua Henry for all performances from Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28.
 

[Popular]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 12:41pm

TaffyDavenport said: "FYI, upcoming absences:

The role of the Witch will not be played by Patina Miller at the following performances: Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, August 24, 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, August 31, 2 p.m.

The role of Cinderella will not be played by Phillipa Soo at the Saturday, September 3, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances.

The role of Rapunzel’s Prince will not be played by Joshua Henry for all performances from Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28.
"

Joshua will be opening for Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl during his absence and I couldn’t be more excited for him! 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 1:28pm

I found that info on SeatGeek.

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 2:36pm

Jordan Catalano said: "Jake has something like a dozen films in the works, a lot having been postponed over the past couple years so I sadly doubt any theater is in his plans for the next couple years. I’d obviously love to be wrong, but looking at his schedule I’d doubt it could be possible "

Even if his schedule allowed it I’d be hard pressed to believe that a celebrity of that caliber would ever replace. Now, Anna Leigh Ashford as the the Baker’s Wife I would believe in and sign up for! 

[Valentina3]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 2:42pm

Kind of disappointed we never got Michael Cerveris Baker.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:07pm

^ Who says we won't?

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:10pm

That would be one icy Baker. 

[Valentina3]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:15pm

"Kind of disappointed we never got Michael Cerveris Baker."

Play Esq. said: "^ Who says we won't?"

He is 61 years old. Kind of past the point, don't you think? Darcy at 54 is pushing it, in my opinion.

And I think he can do warm characters really well, fwiw, ljay889 :)

[binau]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:17pm

I'm imaging Cerveris singing "it takes two" as Sweeney or Booth and it's making me chuckle. It takes TWOOO, I thought ONE was enough it's NOT TRUEEEE....it takes PATIENCE and FEARRRRR and DESPAIRRRRRRRR

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:22pm

binau said: "I'm imaging Cerveris singing "it takes two" as Sweeney or Booth and it's making me chuckle. It takes TWOOO, I thought ONE was enough it's NOT TRUEEEE....it takes PATIENCE and FEARRRRR and DESPAIRRRRRRRR"

Exactly. Cerveris never seems to lead with heart! That would be a much darker take on the Baker. Haha

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 3:38pm

Valentina3 said: ""Kind of disappointed we never got Michael Cerveris Baker."

Play Esq. said: "^ Who says we won't?"

He is 61 years old. Kind of past the point, don't you think? Darcy at 54 is pushing it, in my opinion.

And I think he can do warm characters really well, fwiw, ljay889 :)"

Denis O'Hare was No spring chicken when he played the role! Personally, Cerveris reads young to me.

[Producer2]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 4:06pm

Jordan Roth posted his sleepover photo with Patti on instagram last night!!!  Hmmmmmm…..

[Duckie4]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 4:07pm

"Denis O'Hare was No spring chicken when he played the role! Personally, Cerveris reads young to me."

If you mean the one at the Delacorte in 2012, he was 50.  

Updated On: 8/8/22 at 04:07 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/8/22 at 4:09pm

I was kind of hoping Audra would be on the short list for the Witch but now she'll be busy.

[ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 2:40pm

OuttaTowner said: "Zachary Levi would make an enjoyable baker!"

He would, but it’d seem a bit odd that any woman would cheat on such a tall, muscular hunk.

[quizking101]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 2:51pm

ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure said: "OuttaTowner said: "Zachary Levi would make an enjoyable baker!"

He would, but it’d seem a bit odd that any woman would cheat on such a tall, muscular hunk."

Pfffffft. Plenty of people would if their personality was a milquetoast and overprotective as the Baker

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 2:53pm

Levi would be perfection. 

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 5:23pm

Brian D’Arcy James is 54? Wow, that makes ME feel old. I remember seeing him in Titanic when I was in high school and he was just starting his career. He looks much younger.

Having watched a bootleg of the Central Park production, I agree that Denis O’Hare read as way too old for the role. His performance was just odd in general, although he’s obviously a great actor.

The Baker and his wife should both be played as around 30 or 35 years old in my opinion.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 6:19pm

HUGE gross again this week. Should New York, New York start looking for a new theater?

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/9/22 at 6:36pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Brian D’Arcy James is 54? Wow, that makes ME feel old. I remember seeing him in Titanic when I was in high school and he was just starting his career. He looks much younger.

Having watched a bootleg of the Central Park production, I agree that Denis O’Hare read as way too old for the role. His performance was just odd in general, although he’s obviously a great actor.

The Baker and his wife should both be played as around 30 or 35 years oldin my opinion."

My thoughts exactly re O’Hare. Ultimately, I did come to love the performance after a few viewings. 

Betty22: Can you clarify what’s coming in next (or scheduled, at least).