New Fairy Godmother in Cinderella? - Page 3

[Starship]

Posted: 7/27/14 at 1:48am

In the case that Victoria ever does leave, Stephanie J. Block all the way! Additionally, I wonder if they'll ever stunt cast Topher as opposed to stunt casting the Cinderella/Stepmother.

Updated On: 7/27/14 at 01:48 AM

[Gomez3]

Posted: 7/27/14 at 7:39pm

Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer have great chemistry -- I'd love to see them as Topher and Ella.

The only thing I hate about the rumors of them casting two black actresses together is that they feel as if they belong together. I'm all for diversity in shows, but I feel as if it's almost slightly racist to cast a black Ella and black Stepmother at the same time -- that's hard to articulate, but do you get where I'm coming from?

[darreyl102]

Posted: 7/27/14 at 8:05pm

Not to mention that Madame has two children- An Asian daughter and a White Daughter.

[JohnyBroadway]

Posted: 7/27/14 at 8:56pm

Nah. Color blind casting has been part of Cinderella for awhile, it has never made a difference one way or the other.

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 7/27/14 at 10:37pm

"What I don't understand is, if you are going to cast a celebrity in a role, can you at least cast someone who is fit for the role and has some shred of talent?"

You make it sound so easy, Divos! No, if this was true, then almost every celebrity that had the talent would do a role at some point. But we all have to remember the following:

How much is the pay?
Availability
Exposure

These things all play a part in casting as well. What if the producers really did want someone who is a celebrity and is AMAZING, but the money was too much for the producers to pay and or the schedules did not sink with the show. It all sometimes comes down too whom you can get and may work. Simple as that!

Updated On: 7/27/14 at 10:37 PM

[darreyl102]

Posted: 7/28/14 at 9:50am

Yes, but there has to be somewhere in-between The top and the bottom where they can find someone right for the part.

[little_sally]

Posted: 7/28/14 at 10:21am

I hate to admit it but if Nene were cast, I'd go back and see the show. I really do like her.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 8/4/14 at 10:16am

Yup, Nancy Opel is doing Honeymoon!
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[AC126748]

Posted: 8/4/14 at 12:23pm

Yes, SJB! Is Rebecca Luker available to repeat the part?


Rebecca Luker is going to be starring in the new Ahrens and Flaherty musical, LITTLE DANCER, at the Kennedy Center this fall.

[stageactor06]

Posted: 8/5/14 at 11:09am

Sherri just announced on The View it's her.

[Alessio2]

Posted: 8/5/14 at 3:26pm

I think Liz Callaway would make a wonderful fairy godmother!