Les Miz cast guessing- Page 9

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 12:08am

Sorry, Lizzie.

Some other.

[lite2shine]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 12:30am

I'd really love to see Philip Quast finally comes to U.S. as Javert but I understand he'd be in Evita (unless it's a flop and close really early) this year.

When I hear "Marquee Names," I imagine someone who is a household name, like a TV or movie star. I mean all these people you guys mentioned are known among us theatre geeks but not among the general public. So my guess is that Mac will bring two major (TV/movie) stars for Valjean and Javert and fill the other principle roles from the theatre industry people. Otherwise, if he brings all these Broadway stars (A list), imagine the payroll, which directly will be reflected on the ticket prices. I will not pay $100 to see Les Mis (unless Philip or Stokes will be Javert).

[Malice]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 12:59am

Some others have had the same ideas as myself. What a nice twist it would be to see Lea Salonga to Fantine. Craig Schulman was always my favorite Valjean. Now Michael Cerveris as Javert, that would be incredible. How about Ana Gasteyer as Madame Thenardier?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 1:11am

A fan created a survey (link below). I've already answered it twice, but the rest of the answers are entertaining. I usually dislike fan surveys like this, but there are exceptions, I guess. Go see. :)

http://www.classapps.co..y.asp?SurveyID=2413

Updated On: 2/21/06 at 01:11 AM

[wonderful1]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 10:14am

Thanks - I'll have to take that survey - but, just for the record on this thread - - I can think of no better Jean Valjean than J. Mark McVey. He kept the spark in it the last couple years it was on Broadway - even when some of the cast was tired - - he always delivered 110% and magnificently!

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/21/06 at 12:05pm

J. Mark McVey was an amazing Valjean.

[morningglory]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 8:07am

'J. Mark McVey was an amazing Valjean'

ITA!!! And he is still young enough to do it and do it well!

'Bring Him Home' to this role - perfect for him!

[lovinlife]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:34pm

This is my Dream Cast:

Jean Valjean- not sure
Javert- Patrick Wilson
Fantine- Alice Ripley (it would be so nice to see Alice back on Broadway where she belongs)
Cosette- Laura Benanti/Kristen Chenowith, if Benanti does not work out (Benanti should and hopefully will be dropped or the producers of the musical "The Wedding Singer" will talk her into leaving!!!!! If so, she's my #1!!!)
Eponine- Eden Espinosa
Marius- Cheyenne Jackson
Enjolras- not sure/find someone new and hot!
Thenardier- Terrance Mann
Mme. Thenardier- Mary Tessa

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:45pm

Since I keep changing my mind about things....

Could Colin Hanlon play Marius? That man makes me want to swoon when he sings.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 12:50pm

I keep thinking that Adam Pascal would be great as Marius or Enjolras.

No, I didn't read the whole thread, so someone might have said it already.

Eden Espinosa TOO OLD for Eponine? WHAT? When was the last time they actually cast an 18 year old in that role? Oh, right, never.

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 1:49pm

Amen Val, amen. She's nowhere near too old.

There's a difference in how old people ARE on broadway and how old they READ onstage. Eponine just needs someone that reads young.

[Footlooser]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:06pm

MICHAEL ARDEN AS MARIUS

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:28pm

Eeeee! He would be ADORABLE!

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:29pm

"I keep thinking that Adam Pascal would be great as Marius or Enjolras."

PLEASE tell me you are joking...

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:35pm

Can Steven Pasquale please do something in this too? I almost don't care what, he's just so pretty.

I feel like a 12 year old when I watch him sing.

[sanda]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:41pm

He would be awsome as Enjolras or Grantire.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:41pm

When was the last time they actually cast an 18 year old in that role? Oh, right, never.

They've done that on tour twice, with less-than-stellar results.

[BSoBW3]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:45pm

Eden Espinosa is too...lacking...for Eponine.

The woman cannot act.

I think the shadows of the windows would be more interesting than "ON MY OWN".

[Colle]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 3:44pm

Back to the age thing, I was think about the oldest people I saw in certain roles. The oldest Eponine I have seen on stage was Ma-Anne Dionisio, I found out afterward that she was about 30 when I saw her play Eponine(Jan 04). Also, I have heard that Rich Affannato was in his thirties when he played Marius(I saw him in Oct 1997). However, both still looked young.

As for Kristen Cheoweth, in her younger days I think she would have made a good Cosette. She does have a high voice, that can be pleasing. I was impressed with Kristen in "The Music Man." Today though, I think Kristen would be a good Madame Thenardier, since she is great in comic roles, although she would be short for a Madame Thenardier.

Another possiblity for Eponine would be Marissa McGowan, who is the current U.S. tour understudy. I have heard such good things about her that I am hoping I do get to see her play Eponine when I see the tour in July.

[JemimaPearl]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 3:56pm

Patrick Wilson as Marius. We all know he can play a pretty boy-foppish character that people can love and hate at the same time.

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 5:36pm

Howzabout Hollywood IT boy Jake Gyllenhaal as MARIUS? Isn't he a showtune lover, a singer (who reportedly was up for the male lead in the MOULIN ROUGE film), and has yet to make his Broadway debut? He's already made his West End debut, why not make LES MIZ his Broadway bow?

I'm totally kidding.

[My Strongest Suit]

Posted: 2/22/06 at 5:40pm

jsg03jd, you were making me nervous. :) Adam Pascal's voice (though I do love it) is not right for les mis, in my opinion.