Les Miz cast guessing

#1

Les Miz cast guessing

Posted: 2/17/06 at 8:56am

"Playbill.com learned that marquee-value names are being explored for the Broadway run, although no casting has been announced.
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My wishlist:

Valjean--John Owen Jones or Anthony Warlow
Eponine--Sutton Foster
Javert--Phillip Quast
Enjolras--Kevin Early
Marius--Peter Lockyer or Tim Howar

I cannot think more currently. I cannot think of anything at all.

BTW:I don't like to start a lot posts. But it seems no one start this yet. Anyway, I am happy.

EDIT: I add two more
Fantine--Lea Salonga
Mme.Thenardie--Patti Lupone
Thenardie--Gary Beach

Updated On: 2/21/06 at 08:56 AM

#2

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 9:15am

I'd doubt you'd see Sutton in there, unless she's only going to do six months in The Drowsy Chaperone.

#3

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 9:18am

Well, I would hope since the show itself has a great deal of "marquee value" they would give some unknowns a chance in the spotlight, but that's just my opinion.

#4

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 9:41am

Brian Stokes as Javert!!!

#5

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 9:56am

I definitely wish Stokes doing Javert. But I suppose they will only bring Les Miz veteran since this is a special engagement.

#6

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:03am

Isn't Philip Quast going to be busy as Peron in the upcoming West End revival of EVITA?

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:12am

... Playbill.com learned that marquee-value names are being explored for the Broadway run, although no casting has been announced...


Just think what Raul Esparza could do with the role of Javert.

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#8

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:18am

I think Ems should play Fantine
Catherine Burnell as Eponine (she was the best on broadway)
Christoper Mark Peterson as Enjolras
Katie Clarke as Cosette

Elaine Strich as Javert
Carol Channing as Jean Valjean
Melanie Griffith as Eponine
Brook Shields as Cossette
Nathan Lane as Marius
Mattew Broderick as Enjolras
Rosie as Fantine

#9

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:21am

Best...cast...EVER!

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#10

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:28am

Ho hum, am I the only one that does not want a bunch of unknowns?

Valjean: Colm Wilkinson
Javert: Just bring back Terrence Mann
Marius: Hunter Foster

#11

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:39am

I want to hear Celia sing Eponine.

And then, they should make a CD of it.

That's all.

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#12

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:42am

Just say no to Terrance Mann as Javert. I found his portrayal to be extremely weird and creepy...and not in a good way, either.

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#13

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 10:56am

Alice Ripley for Fantine.......please

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#14

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:04am

If Warlow did it I would be the first to buy a ticket. However, he has said multiple times that he would NEVER come to America.

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:08am

I'd like to see Merwin Foard as Javert because he's an aquaitance of mine and I need an excuse for my mother to see it because she knows him too.

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:17am

I understand that Cam. Mackintosh will be in NY the end of the month for some Mary Poppins business.
I imagine his priority would be to choose his 2 males (Valjean, Javert) in his best interest. Much will depend on what the offer is, who will accept it and what if any plans go beyond 6 mos.

Not to take away from the ladies, Fantine & Eponine, who are also considered major roles with some wonderful former talents.

But imo, he'll choose to make his best offers to the male leads first and work from there. Again, just an opinion.

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Updated On: 2/18/06 at 11:17 AM

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:20am

I'd love to see Sutton Foster as Eponine, but she'll be in Drowsy Chaperone. I wouldn't mind seeing Caren LynManuel as Eponine, either.

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#18

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:22am

Hunter Foster!

#19

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:24am

Not that Anthony Warlow would do Les Miz in the US, but I would suspect he would be more likely to reprise his role as Enjolras or play Javert, rather than Valjean...but I bet he would do a great job as Valjean!

Call me nostalgic, but I would love to see Colm as Valjean again. I also like Phillip Quast as Javert, but wouldn't mind seeing Robert Cuccioli in the role again. Kelli O'Hara or Christiane Noll would make a good Cosette.

(Geez everyone I have mentioned in this post has been associated with J&H at some point!)

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:24am

Did someone say Raúl Esparza?

Now that sounds lovely.

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#21

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:26am

Hey BroadwayBaby18--

You left out Harvey Fierstein as Thenardier and Lea Delaria as Madame Thenardier!

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#22

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:31am

I prefer Lea Delaria as Thenardier and Harvey Fierstein as Madame Thenardier.

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#23

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:32am

YEAH! That does work better! It would be hilarious!

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#24

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 11:54am

I would love to see Robert Cuccioli return as Javert.

#25

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Posted: 2/17/06 at 12:05pm

Please put people in the roles who haven't done it yet! Raul be be awesome. :)