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#1

Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 10:37am

I posted this in the other "Carrie" thread but since there are all of the rumors flying around about Jenn as Carrie, which is simply not true, I thought I'd start another thread.

Molly Ranson has been cast as Carrie. She's in her early 20's and has only been on Broadway once - in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. She played Jean, the little girl (not so little though).

I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with Molly's vocal talents and/or stage abilities? She was the Jean alternate so I never got the chance to see her in AUGUST. I'm wondering if picking an unknown, per say, was the best route to go.

Thoughts?


Molly Ranson cast as Carrie
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#3

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 10:48am

She took over when the original Jean left and played the part full time.

She was good- she seemed way more like a teenager than Madeleine Martin did, and seemed to grasp the role. She wasn't a revelation, but she was certainly good in the part.
#5

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 12:01pm

Yes. But at one point, Damiano was rumored for the role of Carrie.

Molly Ranson has been officially cast as Carrie. It is no rumor. Just hasn't been announced yet.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#6

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 12:31pm

I'm not sure what her vocal talent is but I saw her in AUGUST: OC the first time I saw the show, and she was one of the few cast members (perhaps the only one) that stood out as not being particularly great. Perhaps it's unfair to judge since she had to share the stage with the likes of Estelle Parsons and Amy Morton but a lot of her line readings came off as amateurish and you could see her "act.'
I saw Madeleine Martin when I re-visited the show and thought her take on Jean was more interesting.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#7

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 1:04pm

ray, thanks for the insight.

I'm curious to see how Molly will do in "Carrie". I personally loved Madeleine in AUGUST but never got to see Molly.

I just have no clue how Ms. Ranson will handle this role. Should be interesting!
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#8

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 1:16pm

Well, I wasn't expecting that...I would've really liked to see Jennifer Damiano in this role. But, I'm wishing Miss Ranson the best! I can't wait to attend this reading.
#9

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 1:49pm

same, BwayBuff. I can't attend but please let me know how Molly is! I'm very very intrigued by this casting.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#10

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 1:49pm

same, BwayBuff. I can't attend but please let me know how Molly is! I'm very very intrigued by this casting.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#11

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 1:52pm

I saw her in August and thought she was just AWFUL. What a shame. Hopefully she's improved since then.
#12

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 2:01pm

I thought she was quite good in August, but based on what I know of Carrie, the character of Carrie has to be able to really sing. Like sing really well. Is Ranson really a singer? I guess it's possible she is, and we just haven't heard her yet.
#13

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 2:06pm

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#16

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/4/09 at 5:23pm

Anyway. Back to Ms. Ranson!

Has anyone ever heard her sing?

She was in a mounting of some new Tysen & Miller musical and also attended NYU for musical theatre so I'm sure she can sing. But the Carrie material is pretty demanding - right??
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#19

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 12:23am

Yay Molly!!!
I went to HS with her (she played Mother in our production of "Ragtime") and can assure you of the fact that she's an AMAZING singer and will do an excellent job as Carrie!

Updated On: 11/5/09 at 12:23 AM

#20

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 2:18am

I saw her in Burnt Part Boys and she was very good, despite not being the main focus. Her voice is very good, and I'm eager to hear what she brings to Carrie.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

Updated On: 11/5/09 at 02:18 AM

#21

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 10:33am

bwaylovsong - sounds OK. Can she really belt though?
When I think about you, I touch myself.
#22

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 10:45am

Also saw Burnt Part Boys. She is not a belter. Remember thinking the role needed a stronger singer.

#23

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 2:10pm

She absolutely IS a belter and can belt her face off. Her "Back to Before" was probably my favorite moment in any show I've ever done.

PS: Never assume a performer can't do something just because you've never seen them do it.
#24

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 2:15pm

I would assume she can sing if she was cast. Its not like they were going for star power in the role for the reading...

I wonder if they are going to keep that 10 minute title song.
#25

re: Molly Ranson cast as Carrie

Posted: 11/5/09 at 2:51pm

"cast"?
"smart move"?
"can't wait to see her"?

It's a reading right?

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