New Fantine!- Page 2

[Anakela]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 3:57pm

She understudied Mme. Thénardier in 2000/2001. I saw her go on a couple of times and she was excellent.

Ah, thanks!

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 4:07pm

I hope it's either Judy Kuhn or Niki gets bumped up.

[Amneris]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 4:54pm

ohh judy kuhn :) What about Sharon wheatley?? She did the tour and bway.. her book is hot right now.

[My Strongest Suit]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 5:28pm

"As long as it's not Joan Almedilla again."

AMEN!!!

[alliez92092]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 5:33pm

Lisa Howard would be fantastic.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 5:39pm

Judy Kuhn would be brilliant.

[Yero]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 5:54pm

Ruthie!

[logan0215]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 5:58pm

Ruthie Henshall is in town, so why not.

Lisa Brescia was just freed up.

Would love either of them.

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 6:34pm

I have to say Alice Ripley is the only reason I would go see this show. It is really time for her to come back to Broadway!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 6:50pm

Isn't Lisa Brescia a bit young for Fantine?

[lucydee]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 6:50pm

Somethingwicked, Thanks for the dates.
I have family flying in from Florida
and taking them in February so wanted
to know if Daphne would be there.

Though it would be nice to try someone new.

[Isabella2]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 7:07pm

good now i know to wait til january... i want to be able to like the part of fantine and not wanting her to die and such...

i hope judy kuhn gets it. she would be great

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 7:48pm

Isn't Lisa Brescia a bit young for Fantine?

Hell, Rachel York was 20.

[JB Fan]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 8:26pm

Lisa Brescia is in her mid-30s...

[NJRae]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 8:55pm

Last I heard, Daphne herself isn't even positive of the dates. She has consistantly said that she will be leaving either the very end of January or the beginning of February. She isn't sure how long she will be gone but I believe she said 8-12 weeks.

She told me that if I wanted to see her I should go before February. So if you are going in January you may still catch her.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 9:04pm

Carol Channing

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 9:11pm

Fantine (IMO) can be any age between 20 and 35. Hence, Lisa Brescia/many of the other ladies are fine. I'd like to see Rachel York in the role.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 9:14pm

Oops. I always thought Fantine would be a little older than that. Well, then I'd like Rachel York as well (if Lisa Howard didn't do it ).

[logan0215]

Posted: 11/21/06 at 11:01pm

ETA: Lisa originally auditioned for the role but was terribly ill.

She has a slot to audition as the temporary replacement, so send all your positive vibes her wayyyyyyy.
Updated On: 11/21/06 at 11:01 PM

[AC126748]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 6:49am

Judy Kuhn would be perfect, and Les Mis fans would love to see one of the original cast members come full circle.

A few others I'd love to see:
Emily Skinner...just imagine her "I Dreamed a Dream". I've got chills just thinking about it.
Marla Schaffel. She's done it before and she's amazing.
Kaitlin Hopkins. A terrific singing actress who'll be finishing up with The Grinch right about the time that Daphne will be leaving.

[ken8631]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 7:52am

Lisa Howard did "I Dreamed a Dream" at Broadway Unplugged just recently. She was excellent! And with no mic!!!!!

[bwaybud]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 9:58am

I seriously doubt they will recast, Nikki is absolutly fantastic in the role and is extremely deserving after winning the Gypsy robe for the cast.

GO NIKKI

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 10:56am

If Lauren Kennedy wasn't "too young" to play Fantine, Lisa wouldn't be. Brescia that is.

I'd be OVERLY thrilled if it was Lisa Brescia OR Lisa Howard. Actually I think I'd pick Bresica... she's so passionate...

People need to stop talking about Alice Ripley though, she was glorious and it's getting me way too excited and then I'll be all sad when it doesn't happen.

*sigh*

[ken8631]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 11:01am

Isn't Lisa Howard still in Spelling Bee though? I doubt she'd leave for a short stint in Les Mis?

[Fontybell]

Posted: 11/22/06 at 11:56am

I would love to see it go to Haviland Stillwell. She is covering Daphne now, and I cannot wait to see her go on! She also slightly resembles Ali Ewolt, so it would definitely read for them to be mother/daughter. And, she's great!