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Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#375
Posted: 6/15/23 at 6:56pm
Cool, so JJ will be back. Who will be his Audrey during that time?
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#376
Posted: 6/30/23 at 9:55am
Bryce Pinkham returns as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S. beginning July 18th, per Little Shop's official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFCbmhOpDi/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#377
Posted: 7/31/23 at 7:26pm
Since Joy Woods will be performing at CSC’s I can get it for you wholesale in October, does anyone know when her last day is at Little Shop?
Stand-by Joined: 3/23/06
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#378
Posted: 8/24/23 at 2:02pm
Jeremy Jordan is in the show until Sept 17. Any rumblings about who is the next Seymour? I know Corbin Bleu was mentioned at one point, not sure if he is still being buzzed about.
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#379
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:06am
onesongglory2 said: "Jeremy Jordan is in the show until Sept 17. Any rumblings about who is the next Seymour? I know Corbin Bleu was mentioned at one point, not sure if he is still being buzzed about."
Little Shop's official Instagram account just posted a video with Corbin Bleu and Constance Wu, our newest Seymour and Audrey:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwfhB0jNG1l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#381
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:23am
Wow, I did a double take at Constance Wu, did that hit the rumor mill at all? This might just be the pair that gets me back to watch it again
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#382
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:33am
Her relationship with the industry aside, she’s not taking a job from anyone. She was obviously offered the role and as the star of one of the biggest Asian-led films ever made, she’s a big name that will keep that show running and bring in, what I’m guessing, a very big audience. I can’t wait.
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#383
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:36am
I saw this production with its original cast back in 2019, and haven't felt much of a desire to make a return visit for any of the replacements so far. This is pretty tempting though....
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#384
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:37am
Do we know who is in the role between Jeremy Jordan and Corbin Bleu? Is Joy Woods still on during that time?
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#385
Posted: 8/28/23 at 11:50am
Constance’s casting reminded me of this Vulture article from 2016. Where she was asked what dream roles she has and she mentioned Audrey! Such a full circle moment!
https://www.vulture.com/2016/06/constance-wu-c-v-r.html
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#386
Posted: 8/28/23 at 12:30pm
Telecharge is acting wonky, it says that Constance Wu is only in the production for a week lol
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#387
Posted: 8/28/23 at 12:53pm
Yep. And if click on almost any performance thereafter, you get a pop-up stating that she will not be portraying Audrey at that performance. Buyers beware!
Understudy Joined: 8/13/19
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#389
Posted: 8/28/23 at 1:40pm
ivy3 said: "Can she sing?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiA1qtk3Yig — skip to 1:26
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#390
Posted: 8/28/23 at 1:42pm
Just looked at Telecharge and it says: Constance Wu will not perform the role of "Audrey" on 10/4 & 10/5.
I'm super excited, I think she's great and I think her little kerfuffle was blown so far out of proportion. Can't wait to see her.
Corbin? Sure, I guess. I'm kinda just like, "Oh great, he's doing another replacement role."
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
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Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#391
Posted: 8/28/23 at 2:24pm
This is major and the first time the two leads are played by two People of Color. Amazing.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#392
Posted: 8/28/23 at 3:44pm
He's a working actor, what's wrong with that? He's got 4 bway credits 2 are original, 2 are replacements. Not so shabby.
I've seen him in all those shows, he's not let me down, and while I like him, I'm far from a raging fan and I'd like to see him in this.
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#393
Posted: 8/28/23 at 4:17pm
everythingtaboo said: "Just looked at Telecharge and it says:Constance Wu will not perform the role of "Audrey" on 10/4 & 10/5.
I'm super excited, I think she's great and I think her little kerfuffle was blown so far out of proportion. Can't wait to see her."
Truly. She was bummed that her show got renewed and it would make her unavailable to do other more varied work because of how long network TV has to film. Honestly her reaction was like some of the realest "This is in fact a job and not just play time" that I've seen come out of Halloween. I like it.
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#394
Posted: 8/28/23 at 4:45pm
So... no, she cannot. Eeeek this is a hard pass
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#395
Posted: 8/28/23 at 4:51pm
TheatreFan4 said: "everythingtaboo said: "Just looked at Telecharge and it says:Constance Wu will not perform the role of "Audrey" on 10/4 & 10/5.
I'm super excited, I think she's great and I think her little kerfuffle was blown so far out of proportion. Can't wait to see her."
Truly. She was bummed that her show got renewed and it would make her unavailable to do other more varied work because of how long network TV has to film. Honestly her reaction was like some of the realest "This is in fact a job and not just play time" that I've seen come out of Halloween. I like it."
Maybe she was bummed about that, too, but also traumatized by the misconduct from a senior producer on that show, as she explained in her book and interviews (Look at the video of her interview with Seth Meyers on her IG).
Leading Actor Joined: 4/1/20
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#396
Posted: 8/28/23 at 7:08pm
As someone who will be in NYC first week in January, asking if anyone knows if Constance/Corbin are likely to be appearing after the New Year?
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#397
Posted: 8/29/23 at 2:07pm
As a fan of theatre as well as a HUGE fan of Constance...I'm a little disappointed. Not that she's doing the show, I will finally, definitely make a return visit. But...
Now, if it were an Emma Stone situation, Emma was and is a huge star who chose to be a first replacement Sally out of, I'm sure, tons of other offers. Or she just had some downtime between films.
But I have noticed, after being brilliant in Crazy Rich Asians (as a leading actress after her marvelous, hilarious character creation on Fresh Off the Boat) and the J Lo film, her options started to drift. Would she be doing the fourth replacement in an off-Broadway show if this exquisite actress of color was getting the film or status TV shows someone of her talent deserved? Again, I am THRILLED she will be playing Audrey and I hope she too is turning down bigger offers so she can do her dream role somewhere...but I fear that is not the case....so I'm a little depressed at the news...
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#398
Posted: 8/29/23 at 3:57pm
Owen22 said: "As a fan of theatre as well as a HUGE fan of Constance...I'm a little disappointed. Not that she's doing the show, I will finally, definitely make a return visit. But...
Now, if it were an Emma Stone situation, Emma was and is a huge star who chose to be a first replacement Sally out of, I'm sure, tons of other offers. Or she just had some downtime between films.
But I have noticed, after being brilliant in Crazy Rich Asians (as a leading actress after her marvelous, hilarious character creation on Fresh Off the Boat) and the J Lo film, her options started to drift. Would she be doing the fourth replacement in an off-Broadway show if this exquisite actress of color was getting the film or status TV shows someone of her talent deserved? Again, I am THRILLED she will be playing Audrey and I hope she too is turning down bigger offers so she can do her dream role somewhere...but I fear that is not the case....so I'm a little depressed at the news..."
My gut says that this casting (albeit being a dream role of her's) is more of an indicator of working actors needing to work during the strike. That said, huge win for the production. She's the first replacement in that show that made me want to return. If she does well (and I'm sure she will), I'm sure that we will see her originate more NYC roles in the future.
Little Shop...Who Leads? Anyone know?#399
Posted: 8/29/23 at 4:14pm
I doubt this is a situation of Constance Wu 'needing' to work during the strike. I think its more likley that its a dream role, she's got unexpected free time on her hands, and this is an Off Broadway contract that will allow her flexibility should there be a sudden change in the status of the strike.
I would love to see her play the part. And I would bet she can sing it as well as Tammy Blanchard or Maude Apatow.
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