New HAIR Broadway Cast to Be Announced on Tuesday - Page 3

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:00pm

^^I'm curious as well.

Out of the cast list, only 10 have no previous B'way credits. Whether these ten were picked from the open call is unknown and whether they are non-equity is also unknown.

CURRENTLY WITH SHOW:
Vanessa Ray (Crissy)
Jeannette Bayardelle (Dionne)
Briana Carlson-Goodman (Swing)
Antwayn Hopper (Tribe)
Jay Armstrong Johnson (Swing)
Rachel Bay Jones (Mom)
Josh Lamon (Margaret Mead/Dad)
Nicole Lewis (Tribe)
Paris Remillard (Tribe)
Arbender Robinson (Swing)*returning

PREVIOUS B'WAY CREDITS/EQUITY:
Diana DeGarmo (Sheila)
Kyle Riabko (Claude)
Wallace Smith (Hud)
Annaleigh Ashford (Jeanie)
Jason Wooten (Woof)
Ace Young (Berger)
Kate Rockwell (Tribe)
Rashidra Scott (Tribe)
Lawrence Stallings (Tribe)
Emma Zaks (Swing)
Lee Zarrett (Tribe)

UNKNOWN:
Justin Badger (Tribe)
Nicholas Belton (Swing)
Larkin Bogan (Tribe)
Natalie Bradshaw (Tribe)
Catherine Brookman (Tribe)
Mykal Kilgore (Tribe)
Anastacia McClesky(Tribe)
Cailan Rose (Tribe)
Jen Sese (Tribe)
Terrance Thomas (Tribe)

Updated On: 2/16/10 at 04:00 PM

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:11pm

I'd like to know as well.

Also LOL FOREVER at Emma Zaks. And I'm curious to see how Annaleigh Ashford does as Jeannie.

[ActingIsLovee]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:31pm

Am I the only one who thinks it's odd that Jay is still a swing even though he's been with the show for a while? I mean, I know it's not about timing but...am I making any sense?

[ActingIsLovee]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:30pm

Also, is it true Ace Young doesn't want to go nude? I couldn't care less about seeing him in the flesh, but if Berger doesn't get naked it would just seem off. Updated On: 2/16/10 at 04:30 PM

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:36pm

I googled some of these people to see who might've been cast from the open call. Cailan Rose was apparently Tam in Miss Saigon and her resume says she's a member of Equity.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:42pm

Natalie Bradshaw was the original Francine in the Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys.

[DefyGravity777]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:47pm

"Also, is it true Ace Young doesn't want to go nude? I couldn't care less about seeing him in the flesh, but if Berger doesn't get naked it would just seem off."

No clue if it's true but it would seem off. Same thing if Diana/Sheila wouldn't go nude.

[ABoyLikeThat]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 4:49pm

The article here on BWW also has the cast bios.

I've heard that Ace Young is a really nice guy but his bio is embarrassing. He made love to the entire world? Gag me.

Ace Young (Berger) has made love to the entire world and is bringing free love, drugs, and rock n' roll back. This Scorpio male has piercing green eyes and wavy locks and knows how to use them. The youngest of 5 boys this Grammy-nominated groovy cat loves to fight the system and take a stand for what is right. As one of the most recognizable males in American Idol history this entertainer has truly done everything from his guest starring role on FOX's BONES, Co-Hosting American Idol Extra alongside Jillian Barbarie-Reynolds, Co-Producing his self titled album, "Ace Young", and Executive Producing his and other artists upcoming records. Working with Hollywood, New York, and the world's best, ACE is riding high on his crazy crazy trip.
Bios

[bway1261]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 5:02pm

Picture of new cast from www.playbill.com

[viola13]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 9:26pm

I bet I'm the only one excited about Luther Creek as Woof in the London cast. lol.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 9:56pm

If shows actually gave two twigs about their replacement casts (the way this production of HAIR does), then shows would continue to have an interest from the community. I think it is rather important for productions to continue announcing and causing hype about the new interpretations in the wings. I think it's rather sad people write off replacements as not needing a press conference...particularly in this case when a new company is coming in.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 10:37pm

Well given that I have a bit of a crush on Annaleigh Ashford, I will definately be seeing the new cast

[Trish2]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 10:44pm

Snore. Some nice voices. As handsome as Ace is, there's nothing behind those eyes.

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 10:47pm

The new cast was featured on Fox 5 & Ace WILL do the nude scene. He growing out the chest hair... DROOL.....

[florida theatre kid]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 11:31pm

^^Do you know if there is an online link to the Fox 5 story?

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 11:38pm

I don't sorry.

[FeelingElectric2]

Posted: 2/16/10 at 11:47pm

I'm content with the casting, since all of them actually are young. Especially Kyle as Claude! I have never met an actor so gracious, and he actually is pretty great with his fans.
The most humble actor I've met hands down. Very down to earth. Updated On: 2/16/10 at 11:47 PM

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 12:04am

florida theatre kid,

Here is a link to the interview with Diana and Ace.

http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/entertainment/broadway/diana-degarmo-ace-young-hair-100216

[NPHCreel]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 2:24am

Based on that interview, both Ace and Diana are going to do the nude scene. In fact they both seem pretty nonchalant about it.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 2:41am

I cringe to think of what the tweens that follow Ace will do at the end of Act I.

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 3:41am

Well there go our doubts about them doing it. I had a feeling Diana would, but I'm surprised by Ace.

[Zingingtobway]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 7:24am

Yes a Few Non Equity perfomers did make it into the New Cast of HAIR. One of the performers is Mykal Kilgore. Look out he Awesome. Billy Porter crowned him Broadways New Belter.. The Guy has definatly got the chops. I saw him perform with The Broadway Boys just a few nights ago.

[JKlock]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 6:22pm

Mildred...I'm not too sure if its the tweens that are the problem. It's the middle aged women that we're gonna have to watch out for

[Mateo2]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 9:01pm

Excuse my naiveté, but the last time I saw “Hair” the stage was so dimly lit that you could not tell who was naked and who was not. What has changed?

[Brick]

Posted: 2/17/10 at 11:36pm

I think it's pretty clear.

And this cast does seem a bit more scrubbed and perky than the original. The performance they gave at the announcement only made them seem more so, peace signs and all.

That said, they have stepped inside the rehearsal studio yet, and Ms Paulus hasn't worked with them. I have faith in her, so I'll venture to say the cast will be pretty wonderful in performance.

And I bet Ace doesn't go nude, but I don't really care...