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[quizking101]

Posted: 7/8/25 at 12:00pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "James Monroe Iglehart will play Lance from August 5 - November 2."

This seems inspired in a weird way. He’s definitely a ham for sure and that’s what the role requires.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 7/8/25 at 12:12pm

Truly is the summer of survival jobs for this year's Tony Nominees.

[Observation]

Posted: 7/8/25 at 12:37pm

TheatreFan4 said: "Truly is the summer of survival jobs for this year's Tony Nominees."

Can't roll my eyes hard enough at this 

[quizking101]

Posted: 7/8/25 at 1:56pm

TheatreFan4 said: "Truly is the summer of survival jobs for this year's Tony Nominees."

I only know of Iglehart and Durand booking summer jobs.

Side Note: A survival job would be if Iglehart was singing at Ellen’s and serving low rent diner food. The man is a working actor staying booked - let him cook!

Updated On: 7/8/25 at 01:56 PM

[mmh1019]

Posted: 7/8/25 at 10:41pm

quizking101 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "James Monroe Iglehart will play Lance from August 5 - November 2."

This seems inspired in a weird way. He’s definitely a ham for sure and that’s what the role requires."

I said the same thing, I would never have thought of it but that's also why I'm not a casting director! I think he's such a great choice and this feels like a really fun pivot from the physicality that playing Louis Armstrong required. We know he can ham, and I know they're bringing in Cheryl Porter as Angelique. She's a classically trained singer but I don't think she's really acted. I can imagine knowing you're playing opposite as experienced on Broadway as James will do wonders for helping her feel settled.