Here's my picks:
Valjean- Hugh Jackman (Ramin Karmiloo is more likely)
Javert- Brian Stokes Mitchell/James Barbour
Fantine- Stephanie J. Block/Sutton Foster
Eponine- Anneliese Van Der Pol/Caissie Levy
Cosette- Sierra Boggess/Laura Osnes
Marius- Kyle Dean Massey
Thenardier- James Corden
Madame Thenardier- Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Enjolras- Jeremy Jordan
Valjean -- Alfie Boe
Javert -- Andrew Varela
These are my top choices for those roles Not familiar enough with those on Broadway now to make a suggestion for the rest, but I do think Stephanie J. Block would be good as Fantine. Would love to see Samantha Barks gets a chance on Broadway.
Valjean- Corey Hart
Javert- Dee Snyder
Fantine- Tiffany
Eponine- Deborah Gibson
Cosette- Lisa Lisa
Marius- Rick Astley
Thenardier- Meatloaf
Madame Thenardier- Pat Benatar
Enjolras- John Waite
Foster has kind of outgrown Fantine on stage, it just isn't a big role and the show is not a hot, buzzy property like it was when LuPone signed up for it back in the 80s. After THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD I feel like Block is in a similar situation, though she might relish the chance to play the role in a high profile revival for 6 months. I'd love to see someone like Erin Davie as Fantine, even if she's not a big belter.
Barks should try to establish a career away from this show, she must have other roles she can play.
Sweet Jesus, keep Sutton Foster away from this show.
Enjolras - Michael Arden
Jean Valjean - Anthony Warlow
Javert - Andrew Varela
Fantine - Betsy Morgan/Betsy Wolfe
Madame Thenardier - Mary Testa
Thenardier - Bertie Carvel/Jim Borstelmann
Eponine - Jennifer Damiano
Marius - Matt Doyle
Enjolras - Jay Armstrong Johnson
Cosette - ????
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
Valjean- Brian d'Arcy James
Javert- Tom Wopat
Fantine- Sierra Boggess
Eponine- Anneliese van der Pol or Caissie Levy (I agree with Phillytheatreguy10)
Cosette- Chandra Lee Schwartz
Marius- Aaron Tveit (I'd like to see what he could do with this role after playing Enjorlas)
Thenardier- Michael McGrath
Madame Thenardier- Judy Kaye
Enjolras- Kyle Dean Mssey
Stand-by Joined: 2/9/13
Jean ValJean-Hugh Panaro
Javert-Norbert Leo Butz
Fantine-Sierra Bogges
Eponine-Laura Osnes
Marius-Aaron Tveit (I agree with beautywickedlover)
Cosette-????
Monseiur Thernader-????
Madame Thernadier-Donna Murphy
Updated On: 2/19/13 at 03:46 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
Not sure if this would be a step backwards for her but Jessie Mueller for Cossette, Fantine, or Eponine?
Updated On: 2/19/13 at 04:01 PM
Do you think they might use any of the current touring cast? They aren't big names, but I quite enjoyed the tour when I saw it a few months back, particularly Andrew Varela as Javert and Jason Forbach as Enjolras (Joseph Spieldenner makes a good Grantaire too, in the category of smaller roles). It would be amusing if Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess were Valjean and Fantine; and they'd be good I think.
Valjean- Nathan Lane
Javert- Matthew Broderick
Fantine- Lea Delaria
Eponine- Mary Lynn Rajskub
Cosette- Tina Majorino
Marius- Skrillex
Thenardier- Rosie O'Donnell
Madame Thenardier- Jane Lynch
Enjolras- Andrew Rannells
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
I'd like to see Brian D'Arcy James as Valjean and Marc Kudisch as Javert.
Valjean- Someone I don't know
Javert- Someone I don't know
Fantine- Never heard of her
Eponine- Never heard of her
Cosette- Ex-Law & Order Victim
Marius- Facebook Fanpage of the Month
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/11
Valjean- Anthony Warlow/Hugh Panaro
Cosette- Laura Osnes
Marius- Aaron Tveit
the candlesticks: Gary Beach
Jean Valjean - Clarke Thorell
Javert - Dennis Stowe
Fantine - Erin Dilly
Young Cosette - Emily Rosenfeld
Cosette - Erin Mackey
Marius - Corey Mach
Enjolras - Jeremy Jordan
Thenardier - Lucas Papaelias
Mme. Thenardier - Katie Finneran
Young Eponine - Kara Oates
Eponine - Hannah Elless
Gavroche - Zachary Unger
I actually came up with this cast months ago when I was home alone one night...alcohol was involved in most of these choices, I have to admit.
You drink *and* dream cast Broadway shows? Impressive.
Kudisch MUST play Javert. There's just no other option.
The Kudisch can play in my bed...nevermind him being Javert!
I was going to suggest Andrea Martin for Madame T, but Finneran would be good too.
Should we consider it a foregone conclusion that Lilla Crawford will be Young Cosette?
Finneran as Madame Thenadier and Crawford as Cosette.
Hmmm...where have I seen this show before?
I think Lilla is too big to play YC now, let alone play the role next year when she'll be close to 13. Isn't YC supposed to be around 8 or 9? Emily Rosenfeld would be perfect as YC, she's almost 9, already really tiny, and could stay with the show for a while.
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