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#1

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 2:13am

We have the movie version. We have the Director's Cut of the movie version. And there was the INCREDIBLE concert version at Encores over the summer with Jake Gyllenhaal and Ellen Greene. Now I think it is time for a Broadway revival of this amazing musical! Here is my dreamcast:

Danny Burstein as Mr. Mushick

Neil Patrick Harris as Orin

Amber Riley, Ciara Renee & Rema Webb as The Trio

James Monroe Iglehart as Audrey II

Now here are 6 different Seymours and 6 different Audreys:

Darren Criss, Skylar Astin, Jeremy Jordan, Christian Borle, Jonathan Groff, Jason Seagel

Sutton Foster, Kristin Chenoweth, Tammy Blanchard, Laura Bell Bundy, Megan Hilty and Helene Yorke

#2

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 2:57am

Patrick Page as Mr Mushick

Jose Llana as Orin

Nikki M James, Saycon Sengbloh and Jennifer Hudson (LOL) as the The Trio

Patina Miller / LaChanze as the voice of Audrey II (because why the hell not, lol)

Cary Tedder / Matthew James Thomas / Conrad Ricamora / Matt Doyle / Andrew Keenan Bolger as Seymour

Celia Keenan Bolger / Diana Degarmo / Ashley Park / Christina Bianco as Audrey

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

Updated On: 11/15/15 at 02:57 AM

#3

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 3:06am

c0113g3b0y said: "Patina Miller / LaChanze as the voice of Audrey (because why the hell not, lol)

Celia Keenan Bolger / Diana Degarmo / Ashley Park / Christina Bianco as Audrey"

Are you saying the voice of Audrey should be a black girl but a white actress will play the character? Will it be like a Deaf West revival where there are two actors for one character? Although probably Jennifer Hudson would be preferable as Audrey's voice, she would rock Suddenly Seymour.

"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#5

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 3:53am

lol, forgot to add "II" after "voice of Audrey"..thanks limelightmike for explaining my dumb mistake lawl.

That's actually an interesting concept though, gypsy101!

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#6

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 5:08am

Another girl voicing Audrey could be interesting, but only if they could not find and actress who can sing the part. And that is very unlikely in theatre.

#7

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 7:41am

Seymour-Andrew Rannells or Jeremy Jordan

Audrey-Megan Hilty

Mushnik-Danny Burstein/Nathan Lane

The Urchin Girls-Newcomers/girls who were in the ensemble of past shows

Audrey II-James Monroe Iglehart

Orin-John Stamos

#8

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:00am

Doesn't Jeremy Jordan seem too "hunky" / typical leading man to play Seymour? A nerdy, slightly twinky looking guy seems more suited for Seymour.

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#9

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:09am

My dream cast is very similar similar to Disneybroadwayfan22's...except for Audrey...I would ALSO put Patina Miller + Ciara Renee.

And I love the idea of a female Audrey II!

Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:09 AM

#10

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:30am

"Doesn't Jeremy Jordan seem too "hunky" / typical leading man to play Seymour? A nerdy, slightly twinky looking guy seems more suited for Seymour."

You're right. It only works if a total twink plays the role. Oh, wait...

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:30 AM

#11

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:30am

Showface said: "My dream cast is very similar similar to Disneybroadwayfan22's...except for Audrey...I would ALSO put Patina Miller + Ciara Renee.

And I love the idea of a female Audrey II!

I've always thought that with a female plant, they could play up a lot of different subtext with the whole "plant seduces Seymour" angle.

"

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#12

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:31am

oh wait that's Gyllenhaal.. nv mind

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:31 AM

#13

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:34am

It's Gyllenhaal. Y'know, the total twink who blew everybody away, playing the role.

And having a woman voice Audrey II is one of the worst ideas that's ever been presented here. Just saying.

#15

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/15/15 at 10:43am

do explain further, Jordan, why do you think it's the worst idea to cast a female as the voice of the Audrey plant..? The plant can be played as a femme fatale sort of character. It actually adds to the character rather than detract from it, if done well.

and yes, getting a hunky ripped dude to play Seymour deemphasizes his insecurities and geekiness IMO. it's a thread about DREAMCASTING, so stop being so damn anal.

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

Updated On: 11/15/15 at 10:43 AM

#16

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 6:37am

I saw a regional production this past Saturday night and they had a girl playing Mushnik. They called and referred to her as Mrs. Mushnik. While I didn't think it would work, it did. Even though not your traditional male Mushnik, it goes to show the role could be perfectly played by a female.

#17

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 7:22am

Audra mcdonald as Billie holiday as Audrey 2

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#19

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 10:52am

except for the fact that Gaggag can't act her way out of a paper bag

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#20

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:28pm

She's actually a decent character actress. If you're judging her from her work on Hotel that's not really fair. The writing is abysmal.

#21

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 12:40pm

Seymour - Gavin Creel

Audrey - Annaleigh Ashford

Orin - Christian Borle

Mushnik - Brad Oscar

Urchins - Ramona Keller, Tori Kelly, Orfeh

voice of Audrey 2 - Patti Labelle, or Kid Rock

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#22

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/16/15 at 1:08pm

c0113g3b0y said: "except for the fact that Gaggag can't act her way out of a paper bag

Why does that require acting skills? And why is she in a paper bag to begin with? No no, nothing about this adds up at all!

#23

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/17/15 at 12:55am

@hork: LOL

@pippin: I love your ideas for Audrey and Audrey 2.

I'd also like to see Austin McKenzie as Seymour

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

Updated On: 11/17/15 at 12:55 AM

#24

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/17/15 at 11:04am

I've seen productions of Little Shop with a female Audrey II, and it just doesn't work very well at all. The dynamic doesn't work- it's not written as a sexually-charged seduction, and it muddies the story to play it that way.

And Gyllenhaal was a great Seymour- and I had my doubts going in. But he's a fantastic (and very weird, idiosyncratic) actor, which a lot of musical theatre boys are decidedly not. The best Seymours are played by fantastic, versatile character actors. Gyllenhaal, despite being the hottest man, isn't a real leading man-type.

The same principle applies to Audrey- you need someone who is decidedly a character actress.
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#25

Little Shop of Horrors Revival (Dreamcasts)

Posted: 11/17/15 at 11:10am

Audrey - Ana Gasteyer

Seymour - Rob McClure

Voice of Audrey II - Leslie Jones

Mushnik - Lenny Wolpe

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