Likely stunt casting before 2023

Theatrefanboy1 said: "Jagged little pill - Sherie Ren Scott or idina Menzel

It also wouldnt surprise me in the next 15 months of broadway being open we see Bernadette Peters, Ian McKellan, Alice Ripley return."

Imagine Idina Menzel replacing in a show she workshopped 5 years ago. I'd cut off my left arm before believing she would do such a thing. They couldn't afford her anyway.

These do seem like feasible possibilities from your list that I agree with, but stunt casting implies the actor is a draw outside Broadway and has a big impact on sales, so I'm not sure how effective any would truly be. They'd only be interesting to a relatively niche group. Then again, the collateral publicity might be worth it in the long run in certain cases (vis a vis Hamilton)?

Phantom - Sierra, Norm

Hamilton - LMM, but I doubt they'll need sales help?

Chicago - literally anyone, they do not care, probably another Real Housewife or Bachelor/Bachelorette

Aladdin - James Monroe Iglehart

Come From Away - Jenn

Updated On: 5/12/21 at 11:56 PM

Jordan Catalano said: "Sherie & Idina aren’t stunt casting. Neither are 99% of the names listed. That’s just called “casting”."



Was just about to say the same thing! The Spice Girls in Chicago is stunt casting. Jenn Collela returning to CFA is in not. For it to be stunt casting, the person actually has to be famous. Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, Jenn Colella, James Monroe Iglehart, Sherie Renee Scott - these people are not famous outside of the small theatre bubble. They don't sell tickets in any way that's meaningful to the bottom line.

Assuming that Nick Jonas Jersey Boys stream is happening, I could see him going into the show for a bit (it would certainly fill up New World Stages quickly)!

Theatrefanboy1 said: "With surprisingly all the shows opening back within two months of each other. Im not sure how it will survive with our major tourism and stunt casting. Im curious who people think will be brought in

Obviously Chicago will continue with it Im thinking theyll bring like a Spice Girl,Queen Latifah, Lizzo,
Phantom. I think they are going to bring back Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Norm Lewis
Hamilton I think Lin will be back for like a Christmas 6 week run
Come From Away. Jenn will probably open for a run
Little Shop - Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan
If Company extends. I could see Anne Hathaway coming in
Moulin Rouge - Nicole sherizinger, I wonder if brendon urie would entertain a return as Christian
If Tommy is still planned it wouldnt surprise me if they got someone like Harry Styles to lead it
Mockingbird - someone like TImothee Chalamet or Daniel day Lewis.
Jagged little pill - Sherie Ren Scott or idina Menzel

It also wouldnt surprise me in the next 15 months of broadway being open we see Bernadette Peters, Ian McKellan, Alice Ripley return."

I briefly considered Idina Menzel for JLP because she DID do the workshop. It would be interesting if she came in for a limited run while Elizabeth Stanley is out.