New “Frozen” Casting!
New “Frozen” Casting!
New “Frozen” Casting!#1
Posted: 1/15/19 at 2:06pmhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ryann-Redmond-to-Take-Over-as-Olaf-in-FROZEN-Joe-Carroll-and-Noah-J-Ricketts-Assume-Male-Leads-20190115
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/05
Frozen replacements#5
Posted: 1/15/19 at 3:05pmGood for joe! Big fan of his. Was kind of hoping he would continue with Moulin Rouge, though.
Frozen replacements#6
Posted: 1/15/19 at 3:44pm
I wonder if Disney did this or if the actors left by choice. Looks like I'll just miss them as I'm seeing this on Feb 9.
Frozen replacements#7
Posted: 1/15/19 at 4:34pm
A female Olaf? How random. I wonder if she'll "deepen" her voice or just sing normally. I feel like it could confuse the kiddies.
It says that Patti Murin and Caissie Levy will both continue with the production.
Frozen replacements#8
Posted: 1/15/19 at 5:00pm
RWPrincess said: "I wonder if Disney did this or if the actors left by choice. Looks like I'll just miss them as I'm seeing this on Feb 9."
I'll be a year next month that the show started previews, so it's about the time the cast starting turning over. I'm sure as with most actors, they want to move onto something new, I can't imagine Disney forcing anyone out that doesn't want to go.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Frozen replacements#9
Posted: 1/15/19 at 5:05pm
everythingtaboo said: " I can't imagine Disney forcing anyone out that doesn't want to go."
HAHAHA! Maybe ask Alex Timbers, Chris Gattelli, Betsy Wolfe, etc. etc. about that?
Frozen replacements#10
Posted: 1/15/19 at 5:06pm
everythingtaboo said: "RWPrincess said: "I wonder if Disney did this or if the actors left by choice. Looks like I'll just miss them as I'm seeing this on Feb 9."
I'll be a year next month that the show started previews, so it's about the time the cast starting turning over. I'm sure as with most actors, they want to move onto something new, I can't imagine Disney forcing anyone out that doesn't want to go."
Jelani, John, and Greg have also been with the show since Denver so they've been doing their respective roles for quite some time now.
Frozen replacements#11
Posted: 1/15/19 at 5:08pm
Ado Annie D'Ysquith said: "A female Olaf? How random. I wonder if she'll "deepen" her voice or just sing normally. I feel like it could confuse the kiddies.
It says that Patti Murin and Caissie Levy will both continue with the production."
I would imagine she would sing with her normal voice. It's an animated/talking snowman, so I guess I don't see why there would be any confusion about a female voice.
Frozen replacements#13
Posted: 1/15/19 at 6:30pm
So excited for a female Olaf!!! And I loved Joe as Topher! He'll be perfect
Broadway Star Joined: 1/12/17
Frozen replacements#14
Posted: 1/15/19 at 7:01pm
I'm a fan of Ryann from Bring It On, but is it that big of a deal? (She'll be a puppeteer).... Haven't seen the show, though, so there might be more to the role.
Frozen replacements#15
Posted: 9/24/19 at 4:03pm
Caissie and Patti will be departing the show on February 16th 2020 per their social media posts.
After almost 3 years, we'll be leaving Arendelle. Words cannot express how grateful we are to Disney, Jujamcyn & all of the exceptional people we get to work w/every single day. Strangers became friends, friends have become family & we will leave with full hearts Feb 16th, 2020
https://twitter.com/CaissieLevy/status/1176586219414806528?s=20
https://twitter.com/PattiMurin/status/1176587044081942528
Broadway Star Joined: 4/24/19
Frozen replacements#16
Posted: 9/24/19 at 4:04pm
A two year run is impressive, both great actresses.
Frozen replacements#18
Posted: 9/24/19 at 4:25pm
They've both been with the show for almost 3 years so not unexpected. Disney likes to move people around or use them elsewhere so I'm sure we will see both ladies again soon. I wonder if we might be getting some type of stunt cast for one of them. I'd love to see Christy Altomare as Anna if there isn't a stunt cast.
Frozen replacements#19
Posted: 9/24/19 at 4:52pm
RWPrincess said: "They've both been with the show for almost 3 years so not unexpected. Disney likes to move people around or use them elsewhere so I'm sure we will see both ladies again soon. I wonder if we might be getting some type of stunt cast for one of them. I'd love to see Christy Altomare as Anna if there isn't a stunt cast."
I think Stunt Casting could be possible (if it keeps Frozen open a few months more) but the characters should be the main stars. At the risk of sounding ageist, I would like actors who are closer to Elsa and Anna’s ages. In addition, the fear of a Pretty Woman effect (where the production closes just a few weeks after the new leads start) is uncomfortably tangible at the moment...
Frozen replacements#20
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:12pm
SouthernCakes said: "Any idea If they’d go to London "
They probably won’t, as Disney Theatrical have been holding auditions for the West End Frozen since June. They also specified they wanted 18-30 year olds, which would rule out both Levy and Murin.
At the risk of inflaming controversy, I feel like it was not a great idea to cast two actresses in their late thirties as a 21 year old an an 18 year old. I’m aware that Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel are a similar age, but there is a world of difference between voice acting and playing these roles on stage 8 times a week. The point of this is not to complain about Levy and Murin - they’re both good singers. But I would have preferred it if they cast a 20-Something unknown like Susan Egan and Sierra Bogess...
Frozen replacements#21
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:27pm
According to his Instagram, Joe Carroll is also leaving on the same day as Caissie and Patti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zs0Q7pWT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Frozen replacements#22
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:38pm
ClumsyDude15 said: "According to his Instagram, Joe Carroll is also leaving on the same day as Caissie and Patti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zs0Q7pWT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
Which means that he can get to grow his beard back...
Frozen replacements#23
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:41pmI was hoping joe would get another year and his wife Alex Finke would play Anna, but I’m excited to see what he does next!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
Frozen replacements#24
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:42pm
ClumsyDude15 said: "According to his Instagram, Joe Carroll is also leaving on the same day as Caissie and Patti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zs0Q7pWT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
Sounds like some agents were busy yesterday.
Frozen replacements#25
Posted: 9/24/19 at 5:44pm
BritCrit said: "ClumsyDude15 said: "According to his Instagram, Joe Carroll is also leaving on the same day as Caissie and Patti.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zs0Q7pWT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"
Which means that he can get to grow his beard back..."
Hahahaha! I actually thought about this too after I saw this post. I'm sure he's thrilled.
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