Montego Glover as Leading Player?- Page 3

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:16pm

The role of The Leading Player for the ART production came down to Patina Miller and Karen Olivo. As I said earlier, Tracie Thoms did the first reading a couple years ago. It was always part of Paulus's concept that the role be played by a woman, so I don't imagine that will change as this production's life evolves.

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:28pm

I could see Felicia Boswell and Saycon Sengbloh having success in the role.

I don't think she's the best fit for the role, nor do I think she'd do it, but I'd love to see some of Sherie Rene Scott's acting choices.

[justincharacter]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:29pm

I just found out that Ben Vereen was his "godfather", they should offer Usher the role as time goes by, I personally think he would be amazing.

[g.d.e.l.g.i.]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:32pm

^ Only minus the "god" part, if you believe gossip. Usher can sing, he can dance. Trouble is he can't act for beans.

Updated On: 6/26/13 at 07:32 PM

[justincharacter]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:50pm

That's what the quotation marks were for...Do you really need really good acting skills for the Leading Player? I haven't seen the show, so I'm not sure. I would think your singing, dancing, and acrobatics are the main priorities in this show.

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 7:51pm

I feel like replacing with Montego is going downhill. Montego's got a good voice but, as others have said, I'm not so confident she has the acting chops and nuance that this role requires.

As I was scrolling through the thread, I got all kinds of excited about Asmeret - then nearly died when someone said Condola. I adore Condola Rashad and would see her do just about any show. Love Tracie Thoms too.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 8:20pm

I'd love Rebecca Naomi Jones, or going back to Passing Strange, De'Adre Aziza. What ever happened to her, anyway?

Also on my shortlist? Deidre Goodwin, one of my favorite Velmas.

Updated On: 6/26/13 at 08:20 PM

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 8:31pm

everythingtaboo, De'Adre Aziza works all the time. She was recently in DETROIT '67 at The Public and she's currently in COMEDY OF ERRORS in the park. She'd be a dynamite Leading Player.

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 9:04pm

can Rebecca Naomi Jones dance that well?

Deidre would be great.

[steven22]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 9:16pm

Karen Olivo as the LP? That would be insane

[phan24]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 10:03pm

RACHELLE RAK, PLEASE!

[Kelly2]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 10:29pm

Rachelle Rak isn't a particularly gifted singer...or actress..

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 11:50pm

^I tend to agree, Rak's talents would be better used as a replacement for D'Amboise. I suggested Anika Noni Rose earlier, I know I'll get some flack I also know she's shooting her television show, but I don't think I'm off the mark with Sutton Foster- I agree not ideal casting, but producers may just put her in play! She's a triple threat.

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 6/26/13 at 11:51pm

I know Rachelle was involved with at least the workshop of this revival, I guess she backed out of the ART production for the Flashdance tour?

Nice decision, puus...

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 12:36am

I'd be back to see Sutton Foster in a heartbeat, even though I don't think she's exactly right for it. She reads more "goofy" than "devious" if you ask me.

And - I adore Rak and wish she was in this.

[missthemountains]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 12:56am

Someone mentioned Murney here - which, if anything should be replacing D'Amboise. Her performance in the 2000 concert w/Terrance Mann was legendary. Either her, or Jan Maxwell would be great I think.

As for the LP, I agree with Saycon + Karen Olivio. Both would be fantastic, and I'd love for Saycon to get more exposure. I wonder whose going to replace Andrea Martin - wouldn't it be amazing to see Jackie Hoffman? (Though, can she do those acrobatic moves?)

[ElphabaGoodman]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 1:03am

So glad Saycon Sengbloh has been mentioned. I think she would be fabulous!

[broadway_show_fan]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 1:03am

I kept forgetting to mention that I'd also love Karen Olivo. She would be so fantastic. I really do hope she returns to the theater at some point.

As for Andrea's replacement - I'd die over Kelly Bishop or Priscilla Lopez. But is that too much to hope for?

[shrekster224]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 1:14am

Olivo would be incredible!! Would be very different, but it would be a crazy "comeback" to theater. I don't think she would want to take that short of a "retirement/break", though, to make it significant in her life.

[broadway guy]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 1:22am

All we need to do is fill the the Music box theatre with Bacon and then we will have her.

Updated On: 6/27/13 at 01:22 AM

[binau]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 2:06am

Sutton is not going to replace a Tony Award winner lol.

[darreyl102]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 3:17am

What about Chita Rivera replacing Andrea? She played Fastrada in the 1981 Televised version. I don't really care for her, but it's a thought LOL. But I really think it will be REALLY hard to replace Andrea

[Idiot]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 3:26am

The PINK idea is fantastic, though I wonder if she has 8-shows-a-week chops.

I'd love for them to cast a white male, though -- just to watch the boards here after the announcement.

[all that jazz]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 5:57am

Could CZJ handle the score?

Ann Reinking would've been perfection some years ago.

[binau]

Posted: 6/27/13 at 6:07am

Is this a hypothetical casting thread or serious? Tony and Academy Award winning A-list celebrity Catherine Zeta-Jones is not going to replace Patina Miller in PIPPIN lol