#151
Posted: 2/19/06 at 11:55am
I would LOVE to see Sarah Litzsinger come back to this show.
Les Miz cast guessing — Page 7
#152
Posted: 2/19/06 at 12:12pm
Can we throw Norm Lewis into the mix somewhere? Maybe as Javert? And Jenna Leigh Green as Eponine?
#153
Posted: 2/19/06 at 6:08pm
or Michael Shawn Lewis as Marius, he's so adorable
LET OTHERS RISE TO TAKE OUR PLACE UNTIL THE EARTH IS FREE!
#154
Posted: 2/19/06 at 11:33pm
Ooooh, I agree with Will Chase for Marius!
If Percy Blakeney were in Les Mis....
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
Percy: Sink me! If it isn't Javvurt!
Javert: Zsah-vair, it's pronounced Zsah-vair.
Pecry: But it's spelled J-A-V-E-R-T Javvurt.
Javert: Repeat after me Zsah...Zsah....
Percy: Oh! Zsa-Zsa! Like the Gabor sister! Well I personally have always prefered Eva.
Javert: (Looks for gun)
#155
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:11am
Another idea for Eponine, Lalaine. She did play young Cosette/young Eponine on the U.S., and I think it would be interesting to see/hear her as Eponine. She has an edge to her voice that I think might work.
For Marius: Josh Young, liked him on the tour.
For Cosette, I have heard the current U.S. tour Cosette Leslie Henstock is pretty good.
For Marius: Josh Young, liked him on the tour.
For Cosette, I have heard the current U.S. tour Cosette Leslie Henstock is pretty good.
#156
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:12am
How about Bruce Vilanch as Madame Thenardier? I know I would thoroughly enjoy it 
"You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" --Family Guy
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
#157
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:15am
I would love to see Megan Lawrence return to the role of Eponine. She was incredible; best I've ever seen.
#158
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:26am
You liked Megan Lawrence? I have to respectfully say I didn't like her on "Broadway on Today," I thought her "On My Own" got too whinny and dramatic.
#159
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:35am
I thought she was incredible. She is the only Eponine I've ever seen that truly moved me. As I said on a previous thread, it was as if the role was written for her.
#160
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:41am
Are they going to cast from scratch or just bring in the tour cast?
#161
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:42am
It surprised me that no one mentioned Patti Lupone as Mme.Thenardie? :)
#162
Posted: 2/20/06 at 10:54am
I doubt Patti would want to have anything to do with Les Mis, or a part that small.
#163
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:02am
Norm Lewis has an amazing voice but I don't think he is right for Les Miz.
I wish Terrence Mann would come back.
I wish Terrence Mann would come back.
"It's funny how I keep getting South American rodents"
#164
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:05am
I don't. True, his voice is divine. However, his characterization of Javert is just plain weird. And CREEPY.
"You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" --Family Guy
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
"Shut up! It's been 29 years!!!" --the incomparable Patti LuPone in her MUCH DESERVED Tony acceptance speech for Gypsy.
Kitzy's Avatar du Jour: Kitzy as Little Red Ridinghood in her college's production of "Into the Woods"
#165
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:08am
Sanda, I'd have to agree with you about casting Kevin Earley as Enjolras - though, as you know, I'm incredibly biased. 
#166
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:09am
Kristen Chenoweth as Gavroche, she's small enough.
Don't f*ck with me fellas. This ain't my first time at the rodeo.
#167
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:10am
I think Eden Espinosa should be Eponine. She's not staying in Wicked that long (until October I believe) and I read in a news article that it is her dream role. Although, if Lea Salonga wasn't PREGNANT, I would pay anything to see her sing On My Own.
"All I want is the truth, just give me some truth!"- J. Lennon
#168
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:35am
Can Marc Kudish just do... something in it? Please? Anything? I don't really care what, I'm in love with his voice...
Now what would you say if today I started over?
Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover
And I'll pretend like everything is already alright
And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight
#169
Posted: 2/20/06 at 11:53am
casting wish list:
Jean Valjean: J. MARK MCVEY
Javert: Robert Cuccioli
Fantine: Christy Tarr
Marius: Peter Lockyear
Thenardier: Nick Wyman
Eponine: Lea Solanga
Reason: J. Mark McVey was the reason I got hooked. I'd seen it before with someone else and didn't care for it. But, I decided to try it again and JMM was in the lead. His voice and his interpretation of the role blew me away! I was a Les Miz addict after that! I told friends of mine Les Mis was returning and one is ready to get a part time job to be able to come as often as she'd like IF JMM is JVJ.
Jean Valjean: J. MARK MCVEY
Javert: Robert Cuccioli
Fantine: Christy Tarr
Marius: Peter Lockyear
Thenardier: Nick Wyman
Eponine: Lea Solanga
Reason: J. Mark McVey was the reason I got hooked. I'd seen it before with someone else and didn't care for it. But, I decided to try it again and JMM was in the lead. His voice and his interpretation of the role blew me away! I was a Les Miz addict after that! I told friends of mine Les Mis was returning and one is ready to get a part time job to be able to come as often as she'd like IF JMM is JVJ.
#170
Posted: 2/20/06 at 1:48pm
"The upcoming Broadway production will use the physical aspects of the tour and will feature some current company members as well as performers cast especially for the New York engagement".~ Broadway.com.article
Keep in mind that Valjean & Javert will likely be cast with actors in the 40-55 age range, unless they bring back Colm (whom I have reason to believe will not be in this). That being the case...some of the actors/actresses you folks are favoring will not pass off as young enough for Eponine & Maruis whose characters are portrayed around the late 20's.
As I've said, it would be reasonable that Cam Mackintosh will cast the 2 male leads with selected performers first and work from that point in casting Eponine, Fantine, Marius & the Thenardiers. Again, just my view.
Keep in mind that Valjean & Javert will likely be cast with actors in the 40-55 age range, unless they bring back Colm (whom I have reason to believe will not be in this). That being the case...some of the actors/actresses you folks are favoring will not pass off as young enough for Eponine & Maruis whose characters are portrayed around the late 20's.
As I've said, it would be reasonable that Cam Mackintosh will cast the 2 male leads with selected performers first and work from that point in casting Eponine, Fantine, Marius & the Thenardiers. Again, just my view.
www.pbentertainmentinc.com
BWW regional writer "Philadelphia/South Jersey"
Updated On: 2/20/06 at 01:48 PM
#171
Posted: 2/20/06 at 1:54pm
Ashame Julia Murney wont be around to do Fantine. Could see that one easily.
"All I want is the truth, just give me some truth!"- J. Lennon
#172
Posted: 2/20/06 at 1:59pm
That being the case...some of the actors/actresses you folks are favoring will not pass off as young enough for Eponine & Maruis whose charcters are portrayed around the late 20's.
This bears repeating.
I don't get why people here seem to think this all comes with some kind of time machine, too.
This bears repeating.
I don't get why people here seem to think this all comes with some kind of time machine, too.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#173
Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:05pm
Colm said many times that he wouldn't do Les Miz any more. Shanghai tour was his final performance.
#175
Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:44pm
Hoping for Randal Keith as Valjean. Also wondering what Stephen Bishop is up to. I saw him as Javert way way back when Sutton was Eponine and adored his performance.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $71
Tickets From $71
Tickets From $95