MOULIN ROUGE! Broadway Casting Thread- Page 9

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 11/6/23 at 1:13pm

NYadgal said: "Boy George is joining the cast."

Gross

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 11/6/23 at 1:51pm

Let's face it: the best cast this show had was the original. PERIOD! I feel sad that the continued stunt casting will eventually lead to the show closing. Hey, 5 years ain't that bad though but I would hate to see this show go. 

[Everybody Can Can]

Posted: 11/6/23 at 2:07pm

Moulin Rouge needs a stronger Christian. Casey's acting is pretty good but his singing is too weak so that I started to think about something else when he sings, even though Moulin Rouge is my favorite musical. I have seen no one say this yet, but I think the next Christian has to be Colton Ryan. He fits the character and his singing will blow off the roof. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/7/23 at 5:10pm

He'll be AMAZING in the show!

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/7/23 at 5:15pm

Yeah, whatever

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 11/7/23 at 8:06pm

I wonder what Rosie O’D has to say about this casting news. 

Updated On: 11/7/23 at 08:06 PM

[B212323]

Posted: 11/7/23 at 8:14pm

quizking101 said: "I just got out and ooooooof.

Casey is…not good. His acting is passable, but his singing is nowhere even near the basic par it needs to be to be successful in this role. He has all the comportment of a high school jock self-consciously faking his way through a musical - I could see him mentally preparing whenever a higher note was coming up. The worst part was his duets with Courtney, because you could hear her having to lower her power to match his and it was detrimental - though she shined vocally (not so much the acting, but again, probably going to blame Casey for being a bad scene partner).

Tituss is less menacing than his predecessors and more cheeky - he had his moments to shine (especially Chandelier), but I think he had quite a few mics issues today because it was hard to hear him at times and that is not a man who has a low setting on his volume button. Also, David Harris is DADDY - I have never rooted for a Duke in my life"

That's how I felt about Tam Mutu - like why is Satine going for Christian when she could have him?! 

 

[B212323]

Posted: 11/7/23 at 8:45pm

Everybody Can Can said: "Moulin Rouge needs a stronger Christian. Casey's acting is pretty good but his singing is too weak so that I started to think about something else when he sings, even though Moulin Rouge is my favorite musical. I have seen no one say this yet, but I think the next Christian has to be Colton Ryan. He fits the character and his singing will blow off the roof."

I doubt he'd replace unless they throw a lot of money at him. 

 

[Theatrefan2]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 2:47am

From comments here I'm glad Casey was off when I saw it last month. His understudy was excellent though.

Also glad I missed Boy George

[Alyssa213]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 10:58am

Does seem like Titus has been in pretty consistently. First couple weeks was probably just a virus or something.  

Updated On: 11/8/23 at 10:58 AM

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 12:54pm

Theatrefan2 said: "Also glad I missed Boy George"

 

He hasn't started yet.

 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 12:57pm

Boy George missed theatrefan2. Is that a better way to put it, JSquared?

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 1:20pm

Everybody Can Can said: "Moulin Rouge needs a stronger Christian. Casey's acting is pretty good but his singing is too weak so that I started to think about something else when he sings, even though Moulin Rouge is my favorite musical. I have seen no one say this yet, but I think the next Christian has to be Colton Ryan. He fits the character and his singing will blow off the roof."

God, my brain is broken. I thought you meant Conor Ryan from the tour. Honestly, given how little Colton meant to the NY NY box office, they might as well bring in Conor and stunt cast the other roles. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 1:54pm

I’m pretty sure there are a flurry of talented POC actors who could do the role justice. It doesn’t need to be the plain white matinee idol-esque tenor.

Off the top of my head some possibilities: Austin Scott, Matt Manuel, Jelani Alladin, and Cameron Loyal (who would also be a great Duke) all have soaring voices and could EASILY be a good romantic lead. Hell, even Justin Guarini could probably pull it off too if ONCE UPON… was any indicator of his level of performance.

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/8/23 at 4:29pm

I’ve noticed a recent trend of posts being moderated regarding certain casting decisions for the iconic role of Zidler in our beloved Moulin Rouge. While I understand and respect the guidelines of our community, I feel compelled to express a general thought on casting choices.
 

Broadway has always been a beacon of diverse and dynamic talent, and it thrives on the principle that no single performer is bigger than the show itself. It is vital to recognize that there are numerous talented and commendable artists capable of bringing the sparkle and pizzazz to Zidler’s character. These artists can captivate audiences with their unique flair, without any overshadowing off-stage narratives.
 

It’s essential for the integrity of the arts, and the safety and comfort of all involved, that our discussions and support as fans reflect our commitment to the wellbeing of the community and the enduring success of the productions we love.
 

Let’s continue to celebrate and advocate for a stage that welcomes a rich tapestry of performers who can uphold the spirit of the theatre, ensuring that the show goes on with both vibrance and virtue.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/8/24 at 11:37am

Good Lord. What a boring cop-out

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Klena-Will-Return-to-MOULIN-ROUGE-in-February-20240108

[Alyssa213]

Posted: 1/8/24 at 11:45am

quizking101 said: "Good Lord. What a boring cop-out

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Klena-Will-Return-to-MOULIN-ROUGE-in-February-20240108"
 

ugh.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 1/8/24 at 11:57am

quizking101 said: "Good Lord. What a boring cop-out

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Klena-Will-Return-to-MOULIN-ROUGE-in-February-20240108"

YAWN - I'm sorry, but this show has the most boring and uninspired casting choices that I have ever seen for a long-running Broadway show.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 1/16/24 at 11:57am

 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 1/16/24 at 1:42pm

I love Boy George, I do, but I really can't imagine him having the physical or verbal stamina to do this 8 times a week. He barely could muster if to show up to Taboo, and he basically just had to stand there and sing a few songs. 

[babykitty_00]

Posted: 1/16/24 at 7:41pm

everythingtaboo said: "I love Boy George, I do, but I really can't imagine him having the physical or verbal stamina to do this 8 times a week. He barely could muster if to show up to Taboo, and he basically just had to stand there and sing a few songs."

I strongly disagree. I recently saw him live at the Hollywood Bowl and he sounded fantastic - and way too much ad-libbing for it to be a lipsynched. And because his run in Moulin Rouge will be relatively short, you can bet he will put everything he has into it. Taboo was 20+ years ago, and he was in a totally different head space. I think he is going to be fantastic!!

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 1/16/24 at 9:32pm

Didn’t he just do that world tour um, “adaptation” of Peter Pan playing Hook? 

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 1/28/24 at 12:28am

Onward, Christian actors: An audio survey of various performers singing ''Why does my heart cry?'' from ''El Tango de Roxanne'' in ''Moulin Rouge!,'' including Aaron Tveit, Jamie Muscato, Derek Klena, Conor Ryan, John Cardoza, Riccardo Greco, Aaron Finley, Casey Cott ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkVKL3c5Gxk

Updated On: 1/28/24 at 12:28 AM

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 3/7/24 at 9:02am

According to the show's Instagram, Ricky Rojas will be returning on March 26

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4NzG-vMl1N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 3/10/24 at 4:24am

On ''Saturday Night Live,'' Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang spoofed ''Moulin Rouge!'' with a medley that includes a ''Wicked'' little riff from their forthcoming movie musical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNQjlhaoxfk