Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
#1Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:19pm
From PIPPIN's Facebook:
"The producers of the Tony Award winning PIPPIN are pleased to announce that Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renée will assume the roles of “Pippin” and “Leading Player” (respectively) in the production beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2014."
Updated On: 2/25/14 at 12:19 PM
RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#2Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:23pmI really enjoyed Kyle Dean Massey in Next to Normal, he should be a great Pippin!
#4Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:27pmcongrats to both!!! Now I'll see if can make Patina & Matthew's final show on March 30.
Mark-o
Stand-by Joined: 8/19/13
#5Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:27pmWhy not Stephanie Pope?????
#6Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:28pmVery excited for Kyle! Part of me would have preferred Ciara rather than Ciara Renee.
#7Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:29pmPope's in Chicago and u/s Velma. Plus Pope never did any of the trapeze tricks when she was on as LP.
#8Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:30pmExcited for both of them, this will definitely get me back to Pippin!
#9Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:42pm
Ciara Renee is a great choice. I think she's really a star in the making. Kyle Dean Massey…well, at least it's a break from him doing Wicked. His casting doesn't surprise me at all, it's the type of part they wanter a younger, attractive actor in.
I hate to play the speculation game, but any thoughts on replacements for Terry Mann and Charlotte D'Amboise? They seem like a package deal to me in this show, albeit a great package:)
theatregoer3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/13
#10Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 12:47pm
I think Kyle looks too old for the role. Am I wrong? Kyle is a strong, sturdy man and Pippin is still coming into adulthood. I though Matthew was great because he was so thin and lanky and a bit awkward.
Still, congrats to both! I'm always rooting for this production to do well.
#11Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 1:03pmI'm also wondering if Mann, d'Amboise & Jones will also play their final performance on March 30.
#12Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 1:10pm
I'm excited for Ciara Renee, I really wanted more of her in Big Fish after her big number.
Kyle Dean? Eh. I guess he's reliable, but honestly, I'm already bored.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Brian07663NJ
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#13Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 1:10pm
Congrats to both but I am disappointed that Erik Altemus isn't moving up to Pippin.
I too liked Stephanie Pope very much in this show. Not familiar with Ciara.
Queen of the Night
Featured Actor Joined: 6/12/07
#14Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 1:47pmI agree with Brian. I thought Erik Altemus would be a good choice for the title role. He understudies it and we loved him as Lewis but thought he'd be a great fit for Pippin someday.
Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#15Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 1:49pmCount me as one of the people agreeing with Brian. I just think KDM looks a bit old for the role or something. I think Ciara Renee will be a great LP though!
#16Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:06pm"Wilbur...fetch some oxygen. NOW!"
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#17Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:45pmShe was great in Big Fish, very memorable. I have never seen Kyle on stage before but he seems like a great and very attractive fit. Good casting choices, I wonder if Terrance will be leaving soon as well....
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#18Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:45pmShe was great in Big Fish, very memorable. I have never seen Kyle on stage before but he seems like a good, and very attractive fit. Good casting choices, I wonder if Terrance will be leaving soon as well....
#19Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:48pmMaybe Erik will Play Pippin on the Tour.
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#20Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:52pmWe used to see Kyle at the bars in Weho during Wicked's tour stop in LA. He is very cute.. but a little to full of himself. I am afraid it has tainted how I perceive him on stage. Still... I wouldn't throw her out of bed for eating crackers.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#21Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:57pm
why is ciara renee the leading player she is not even a big name yet so how will they make money unless they bring in another big star!
but i am sure she is a star in the making!
maybe this will rise her up!
Updated On: 2/25/14 at 02:57 PM
#22Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 2:58pmI wonder if he's playing pippin on broadway before he takes the role on tour. Just a rumor I heard.
#23Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renee to join PIPPIN
Posted: 2/25/14 at 3:00pm
I also think that Kyle Dean Massey is a little old and muscular for Pippin. Anybody know how old he is?
- I really wish Erik would get bumped up, but maybe we'll get lucky and he'll do the tour.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
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