Next Movie Stars you want on Broadway

With George Clooney and Denzel Washington really bringing in the crowds and ticket prices, what are some "Hollywood" names that you'd like to see on Broadway for "event" shows.

Personally, I'd like to see Julia Roberts return as well as Timothee Chalamet, Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson, Ian McKellan (in a Shakespeare transfer) or debuts of Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Reynolds, Leonardo Dicaprio, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep.

I feel Mirren, Thompson, McKellen, Streep would really best serve in a classic play (Shakespeare...). I feel Julia was ill served with Three Days Rain.

Updated On: 5/10/25 at 10:21 PM

I don't know what shape her singing voice is in nowadays but I'd love to see Anne Hathaway in some sort of musical (I think she's only ever done Carnival?)

Waiting for two, but one is more likely than the other. Jonathan Bailey is fantastic on stage and I really hope Broadway gets to see it. Aside from his looks, the man can really act.

The other is Gaga. She’s a theater kid at heart and has so much incredible potential, but she’s obviously busy.

Kate Winslet

I’m surprised she has not done much theatre, even in the UK. She’s this kind of actress that I thought would do tons of theatre works

I'd like to see Jacob Elordi take on a meaty role in a play. And while it would probably never happen, Juliette Binoche.

I honestly want someone who has some stage credentials to do a show. Some of the movie stars I’ve seen on stage lately (Robert Downey Jr, Steve Carell, John David Washington) just did not meet the moment and, in the case of RDJ, seemed to coast on the fact he was RDJ to get through the show.

Honestly, give me an Odd Couple/Sunshine Boys repertory revival with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart

I’m also hoping Nicole Kidman returns to the stage sometime soon. I’m still sad I missed her last show on the West End.

dramamama611 said: "Would love to see her, Jonathan Bailey, Pedro Pascal but this recent rash satisfied many wishes (Denzel, AndrewScott and Paul Mescal - obviously the latter two were off Bway, but that makes no difference to me.)"

Honestly, seeing celebrities in off Broadway performances has actually made up some of my best experiences at the theatre. Something about those performances has always felt freer and more raw - it allows them to take chances and swings they may not otherwise have a chance to do and really make use of their craft.

I’ll use Conrad Ricamora for example (not the biggest star but bear with me). He’s been primarily known his dramatic roles on television and theatre, or as the “straight man” in a comedy. When Oh Mary came around, I got to see a side of him that was totally different - unhinged, hilarious, and free of constraints or expectations.

Recently binged Breaking Bad again and finally watched Fargo (the TV show) for the first time. Would love to see Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst on stage. Together or otherwise.

Lindsay Lohan in Streetcar. Not even joking.

Updated On: 5/11/25 at 03:27 PM

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Alanna Ubach

Andrew Scott

Stephen Dorff--wonderful actor, has had the worst luck in films.

Kate Hudson--The female Dorff

Mo'Nique

Just the other day I was thinking what a great King Lear Mel Gibson would have made but...that'll never happen.

Isabelle Adjani

Jacki Weaver

Actors I would like to see come back to Broadway: Ellen Barkin, Kristin Scott Thomas, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Williams, Helen Mirren, Ralph Fiennes, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Andrew Scott, Jane Fonda

I think I read somewhere that Tilda Swinton hates theatre and absolutely refuses to do it, unfortunately.

Updated On: 5/11/25 at 08:46 PM

Not movie stars but lemme say it again

GERARD WAY

WEIRD AL

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