Next roles for Connor/Zegler?

[TimeToDither]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 4:02am

I went to see R+J again and even though I'm not exactly in love with every choice the production team has made, I am SO impressed by both Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler. I wonder what's next up for these young and incredibly talented kids beside the already publicised stuff?

I'd love to see them both in a musical. Zegler is perhaps an obvious choice for that and I think she could play a lot of different roles (Carnival, anyone?!) but a quick YouTube search shows that with some guidance, Kit Connor could easily be in a musical, too.

Any thoughts?

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 6:28am

Connor? Any role he wants. Zegler? She can have a seat.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 8:45am

Sadly she comes across wrong in every thing she says, maybe it’s time to disappear for a bit 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 8:49am

Rosabella

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 9:09am

Rumors on social media are that Zegler is in talks to star in the Phantom of the Opera re-imagining being developed by Kenny Ortega for Disnay

[TimeToDither]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:06am

rosscoe(au) said: "Sadly she comes across wrong in every thing she says, maybe it’s time to disappear for a bit"

I might be missing something but I really don't understand the hate she gets online.

[TimeToDither]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:08am

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Rosabella"

Oh, yes! It's about time we get another Broadway revival.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:21am

I pretty much despised this production but did come away thinking Kit Connor made one of the most impressive Broadway debut’s I’ve seen in quite a long time. I can’t wait to see what he chooses to do next. 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:26am

TimeToDither said: "rosscoe(au) said: "Sadly she comes across wrong in every thing she says, maybe it’s time to disappear for a bit"

I might be missing something but I really don't understand the hate she gets online."

She and Ariana DeBose both seem to be getting the Anne Hathaway treatment - unapologetic Theatre Kid sincerity from women makes them a target for the worst people on social media. And Zegler has been targeted more intensely lately because of the Disney Racists.

[Rentaholic2]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:34am

I think Zegler would be fantastic in a Millie revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FsKvp5mME0

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 10:56am

Rentaholic2 said: "I think Zegler would be fantastic in a Millie revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FsKvp5mME0"

Its quite apparent you're not familiar with the show and that the role of Millie is an intensely dance-heavy role, which is why it was a huge spotlight for Sutton Foster and why it catapulted her career. It showcases not only a powerhouse voice, but strong comedic ability as well as crazy dance skills, including machine-gun power tap dancing ability. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 11:36am

Jordan Catalano said: "I pretty much despised this production but did come away thinking Kit Connor made one of the most impressive Broadway debut’s I’ve seen in quite a long time. I can’t wait to see what he chooses to do next."

 

I couldn't agree more, Jordan.  I found him riveting.

He's got 3 movies waiting to be released - last I looked no specific dates posted (Warfare listed as this year, the other two in post production). So he's got a bit of press looming around the corner.   And possibly season 4 of Heartstopper (but I'm begining to think that may not happen.)

But I would imagine the West End will get him before we do again.  

 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 12:19pm

Rentaholic2 said: "I think Zegler would be fantastic in a Millie revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FsKvp5mME0"

 

She sounds incredible when she sings from Millie.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 1:14pm

I'd like to see her Aldonza.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 1:18pm

I doubt this will be revived any time soon, but Zegler would be great as Lili in Carnival.

[smidge]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 3:07pm

Connor: Equus revival 

[TimeToDither]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 3:17pm

smidge said: "Connor: Equus revival"

I wouldn't mind to see that.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 3:41pm

TimeToDither said: "rosscoe(au) said: "Sadly she comes across wrong in every thing she says, maybe it’s time to disappear for a bit"

I might be missing something but I really don't understand the hate she gets online."

Overshares her opinions on social media which rubs that vast majority wrong.  Cynthia Erivo equaled her on this oversharing but has since learned to keep quiet and share her opinions just to personal friends instead of social media. 

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-apologizes-anti-trump-comments-backlash-1236211375/

[TimeToDither]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 4:15pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "TimeToDither said: "rosscoe(au) said: "Sadly she comes across wrong in every thing she says, maybe it’s time to disappear for a bit"

I might be missing something but I really don't understand the hate she gets online."

Overshares her opinions on social media which rubs that vast majority wrong. Cynthia Erivo equaled her on this oversharing but has since learned to keep quiet and share her opinions just to personal friends instead of social media.

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/rachel-zegler-apologizes-anti-trump-comments-backlash-1236211375/"

Mhm, that seems a bit harsh though. She's a young kid and in my opinion hasn't shared anything so controversial. Interesting that other actors are not held to the same standards.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 4:30pm

The media and public opinion are seldom kind to women in Hollywood....as soon as they show themselves to have thoughts and opinions - especially young women.

 

I've only seen her in 2 things: R+J and WSS.   I loved her in WSS, but thought she out of her league in this.

Based on that, she isn't a "name" that would either KEEP me from seeing a show nor have me rush TO see it.   

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 4:49pm

She was utterly perfect in West Side Story. She was truly dreadful in Romeo + Juliet.

[Rentaholic2]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 5:54pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Rentaholic2 said: "I think Zegler would be fantastic in a Millie revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FsKvp5mME0"

Its quite apparent you're not familiar with the show and that the role of Millie is an intenselydance-heavy role, which is why it was a huge spotlight for Sutton Foster and why it catapulted her career. It showcases not only a powerhouse voice, but strong comedic ability as well as crazy dance skills, including machine-gun power tap dancing ability."

I've been posting on this board for over 20 years - you honestly think I don't know all that?  I've never seen Zegler in a dance role and therefore have no reason to think she couldn't handle it, but apparently you have.  Also, choreography can be tailored to an actor's abilities, unlike the score and script.

Updated On: 1/16/25 at 05:54 PM

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 5:59pm

Rentaholic2 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Rentaholic2 said: "I think Zegler would be fantastic in a Millie revival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FsKvp5mME0"

Its quite apparent you're not familiar with the show and that the role of Millie is an intenselydance-heavy role, which is why it was a huge spotlight for Sutton Foster and why it catapulted her career. It showcases not only a powerhouse voice, but strong comedic ability as well as crazy dance skills, including machine-gun power tap dancing ability."

I've been posting on this board for over 20 years - you honestly think I don't know all that? I've never seen Zegler in a dance role and therefore have no reason to think she couldn't handle it, but apparently you have. Also, choreography can be tailored to an actor's abilities, unlike the score and script."


Ignore Brody. His response to you, like all his posts, made no sense and was posted only to give his sad little ego a boost.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 1/16/25 at 8:22pm

My response about Zegler taking a seat was not because of her social media or press appearances as it seems like many here think that’s her biggest issue. I genuinely thought she was terrible in R&J, and I also thought that she left much to be desired at the end of WSS. She should really just sing and leave the acting to others.

[ElizaSchuyler]

Posted: 1/17/25 at 8:16am

Would love to see Connor do Hamlet in the future if he's already this good at 20.