Les Miz cast guessing- Page 8

[morningglory]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:51pm

RE: Randall Keith as Valjean......

I hope not - I'm glad he has a following - but, I really don't care for how he does 'Bring Him Home' nor his portrayal of JVJ yes, this is JMO- I think - since its only 6 months - they need to get someone who is consistent in the depth of portrayal- and I believe they need someone who knows the role - To bring in someone new would be a disservice. I never saw Anthony Warlow or Craig Shulman - both of whom have been mentioned in this thread. But, I have seen J. Mark McVey numerous times and I've seen him in concert where they go crazy when he does Bring Him Home (and everything else he sings) - so, I repeat my desire for J. Mark McVey. He is truly awesome!

[AlmostFamous]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:54pm

I vote for:

Valjean : Randal Keith
Javert : Phillip (my friend thinks he is hott but he is too busy in Evita so I guess Terrence Mann or NORMAN LARGE!!!)
Fantine: My Friend...or Ruthie Henshall,
Factory Girl (the one who reads the letter) : Sandra Joseph
Mdme. Thenadier: Aymee Garcia
Thenadier : NORMAN LARGE!!! or James Romick - jk! about James
Little Cosette : it doesn't matter
Eponine : LEA SALONGA but she is pregnant or Diana Kaarina
Marius : hugh panaro - but he is a little old soo...... MICHAEL SHAWN LEWIS!!!
Cosette : Hmm....I don't know would Jill Paice do well

[AlmostFamous]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:54pm

OOPS!! DOUBLE POST Updated On: 2/20/06 at 02:54 PM

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:58pm

I think I should be Eponine. Because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it--people like me

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:02pm

Hmm....I don't know would Jill Paice do well

She understudied Cosette on the tour shortly before she joined WiW.

[morningglory]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:04pm

Just curious to those who want Randall Keith - have you seen anyone besides him? He was only on Broadway for a short time - but, has been with the tour for years - so, I'm just interested if any of those voting for RK have been able to see anyone else in the role. Please don't take this as a contentious question - it is merely curiousity.........

Thanks

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:08pm

I saw Randal Keith on Broadway and thought he was increadible. However, his understudy was playing when I caught the tour and I was equally impressed with him.

I'd love to see an unknown play Valjean. In fact, I'd love to see unknowns in all the roles. Les Miz is the kind of show that can stand on its own two feet without a marquee name attached to it.

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:10pm

yes, I saw Ivan Rutherford in the role as well as Randal Keith and I also loved Rutherford's portrayal of the role as well.

[My Strongest Suit]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:41pm

ooo. Eden Espinosa as Eponine, I didn't think of that. That would be good. I saw her in Wicked when it was in San Francisco and she was amazing. I would love to hear her sing "On My Own"!

[sharon1]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:47pm

Alun Armstrong could still do Thenardier. He was the best.

[leon1489]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:58pm

Jean Valjean: Michael Ball
Javert: Jonathan Pryce
Fantine: Megan Hilty
Cosette: Kelli O'Hara
Eponine: Ashley Brown
Marius: Gavin Creel
Enjolras: Christopher Sieber
Thénardier: Nathan Lane
Madame Thénardier: Emily Skinner

[Colle]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:02pm

I have seen Gregory Calvin Stone as Valjean, he was good too but I think I liked Randal better. I thought Randal was the slightly stronger actor/singer.

Good point about the age question and how old is too old to play certain characters. For Eponine, because of the way she is described in the book(how she looks older than she is) I think an actress in her thirties could get away with playing her as long as the actors who play the Thenardiers can be made to look old enough to be her parents, fourty would be probably be pushing it. Marius and Cosette should both look young.

[sybil7]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:18pm

well, I need to add my vote for J. Mark McVey. I have seen a few in the role - but, he definitely was the best- his vocal power/stage presence/awesome voice/acting ability - to me - was absolutely AWESOME! I was at his final performance in NYC and I don't think there was even SRO. The audience loved him.

[deck925]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:32pm

A bit of a threadjack, but do you guys think there will be cast recording?

[whatcouldbe better]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:43pm

Yup - J. Mark McVey has always been my fave - - lets get him back!

[morningglory]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:46pm

recording??? oh gosh I hope so - and how about a video also!

[Thesbijean]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 4:46pm

Eden Espinosa?

Lea Salonga?

These women are too old to play Eponine, who in actuality is supposed to be mid teens, almost half of their ages.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 5:16pm

Really? I've never seen Eden in person, but I always figured she was the right age for Eponine.
http://www.kcuk.org/lesmis/principals.htm

[My Strongest Suit]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 5:31pm

i don't think Eden is too old for Eponine. they can make people look younger but i really don't think they need that for Eden.

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 5:34pm

"Tough, sharp, coarse, boorish, vulgar. Strong character comedienne role. Belter."

Well, if THAT doesn't describe Mary Testa...

[MusicAndPassion]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:10pm

Saw the show last night, with one helluva cast. Keep the touring cast! There are some amazing people and an original cast member, too. What a show!

[timote316]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:57pm

I don't think Eden is too old for Eponine at all.

I'm still a Les Mis newbie, so I'm curious - when does Marius sing Gs (his top note, according to the link given by Lizzie)?

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 8:59pm

Probably A HEART FULL OF LOVE...Or someother time when he is singing with that superficial slut, Cosette.

[PB ENT.]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 9:30pm

posted on the wrong thread.

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 09:30 PM

[LizzieCurry]

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

Or someother time when he is singing with that superficial slut, Cosette.

Watch yo mouth, child!