& JULIET Replacement Casting- Page 5

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 10:01am

EDSOSLO858 said: "The stunt casting era begins: Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut in the ensemble from October 29 - January 19 only."

I know there is no real way to make her a lead, but stunt casting an ensemble track, unless they plan on beefing it up for her, seems a bit weird to me. 

[A.J.]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 10:01am

Time to start discussing what’s headed into the Sondheim next?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 12:09pm

quizking101 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "The stunt casting era begins: Charli D’Amelio will make her Broadway debut in the ensemble from October 29 - January 19 only."

I know there is no real way to make her a lead, but stunt casting an ensemble track, unless they plan on beefing it up for her, seems a bit weird to me."

Yeah, it’s weird at first glance, but & Juliet is a show that values its ensemble just as much as the principals. 

I do believe this is stunt casting done right — and it will bridge the gap between the OGs leaving and Fatone hopping on as Lance early in the New Year. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 1:34pm

There’s no way Charli is making more than equity minimum for an ensemble track. She’s basically doing this for fun than anything else. 

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 2:37pm

She's a dancer so I guess the casting makes "sense" to draw in some people. I'm sure they'll be using her name a lot in marketing but won't specify she's in the ensemble and not a leading role. I doubt it will actually boost ticket sales and will just result in mobs of kids at the stagedoor.

[Jonathan Cohen]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 2:47pm

QueenTwinnied said: "She's a dancer so I guess the casting makes "sense" to draw in some people. I'm sure they'll be using her name a lot in marketing but won't specify she's in the ensemble and not a leading role. I doubt it will actually boost ticket sales and will just result in mobs of kids at the stagedoor."

Charli D'Amelio has 207 million followers on social media. I have no clue if fans will go home happy from the experience, but I'd be shocked if casting her in the ensemble doesn't help ticket sales.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 9/30/24 at 2:56pm

She will definitely help sales at & Juliet. I loved her on Dancing with the Stars.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/1/24 at 9:26am

Starting 10/29:

• Alison Luff as Anne
• Liam Pearce as Romeo
• Michael Ivan Carrier as May

Nathan Levy begins as François November 19. 

“The show will also welcome several new ensemble members (referred to as ‘The Players’) this fall, including Gabe Amato as ‘Gregory,’ Reese Britts as ‘Sly,’ Nicholas Cooper as ‘Lenox,’ Charli D’Amelio as ‘Charmian,’ Jhailyn Paige Farcon as ‘Imogen,’ Elsa Keefe as ‘Eleanor/Benvolio,’ Alejandro MullerDahlberg as ‘Crosse,’ Cassie Silva as ‘Lucy,’ Darien “Daah” Van Rensalier as ‘Augustine’ and Romy Vuksan as ‘Viola.’ Vuksan, who joins the company directly from the Australian cast of & Juliet, will begin performances on October 8. All other year-three Players begin performances on Tuesday, October 29.”

[Idontwantthis5]

Posted: 10/1/24 at 11:08am

Absolutely thrilled for Liam Pearce.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/1/24 at 3:02pm

Alison Luff will be perfect as Anne! And how exciting her and her husband will be performing on broadway at the same time! 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/21/24 at 5:34pm

Fatone's casting will be announced tomorrow — joining early in the New Year

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 10/21/24 at 5:41pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Fatone's casting will be announced tomorrow —joining early in the New Year"

Oye was hoping for AJ McLean 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/22/24 at 9:01am

January 21 - March 16

https://www.theatermania.com/news/nsyncs-joey-fatone-returning-to-broadway-in-juliet_1753459/

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/22/24 at 9:43am

EDSOSLO858 said: "January 21 -March 16

https://www.theatermania.com/news/nsyncs-joey-fatone-returning-to-broadway-in-juliet_1753459/"

I guess he needs a paycheck.

[luvbrdway]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 12:36pm

Best wishes to Alison Huff. Tough shoes to fill! I can’t remember anyone stealing a show the way Betsy Wolfe did! For me, anyway!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 4:26pm

luvbrdway said: "Best wishes to Alison Huff. Tough shoes to fill! I can’t remember anyone stealing a show the way Betsy Wolfe did! For me, anyway!"

Luff now starts her run tonight. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 4:29pm

Wonder if they'll close at the end of Fatone's run or shortly after.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 4:35pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Wonder if they'll close at the end of Fatone's run or shortly after."

They’re still trying to snag Clarkson and Guarini for early summer 2025 and then close… but that’s if they make it to that point. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 4:38pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Wonder if they'll close at the end of Fatone's run or shortly after."

They’re still trying to snag Clarkson and Guarini for early summer 2025 and then close… but that’s if they make it to that point."

Patricia Clarkson would be inspired casting ;)

They can try their hardest to get Kelly C but I'll believe it when it happens. Meanwhile, Guarini would probably pay them to be in this.

[inception]

Posted: 10/25/24 at 6:29pm

Why would Kelly Clarkson do a Broadway show? She's got a good gig that pays more doing her talk show, that let's her perform whatever songs she feels like.  She might also still do the occasional Las Vegas residency, which also pays better.

Updated On: 10/25/24 at 06:29 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/26/24 at 7:45am

Clarkson ain't being a replacement in a Broadway show that's been running for 2+ years. She's got her talk show that's doing very well. I don't see her doing Broadway as long as she has her talk show. If and when she does, it'll be something new.

[A.J.]

Posted: 10/28/24 at 9:38am

A Toronto production has been announced to open December 2025. 

 

Perhaps the physical production from Broadway will be returning to TO if the rumoured Summer 2025 closing is correct. 

[LxGstv]

Posted: 10/31/24 at 10:41am

Saw the show last night for a second time and was incredibly disappointed with it. Drew Gehling was out unfortunately. The energy was just overall lacking and the band was overpowering the singers. It was just bad.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/31/24 at 11:04am

It was lacking energy and it was only the second day of performances for 13 company members. YIKES

[witchoftheeast2]

Posted: 10/31/24 at 12:00pm

Call_me_jorge said: "It was lacking energy and it was only the second day of performances for 13 company members. YIKES"

The footage I've seen of Charli starting off the show seems like she is full of energy and the cast as well..does it seem like they start off high energy and then it gets quiet? What exactly happens?