Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET- Page 6

[Auggie27]

Posted: 7/8/17 at 9:13am

She isn't prominently billed outside. On the flashing video marquee. Or elsewhere. That's my point, not her contractual billing in the program.  I'm speaking about marketing strategy for a show in search of a new branding calculation post  Groban.  

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/8/17 at 9:15am

From what I've heard, the general idea is the show will get through the summer, as it's such a popular time of year for tourists, and then a big (bigger) star is starting in the show in September. 

[Rainah]

Posted: 7/8/17 at 11:17am

Auggie27 said: "She isn't prominently billed outside. On the flashing video marquee. Or elsewhere. That's my point, not her contractual billing in the program.  I'm speaking about marketing strategy for a show in search of a new branding calculation post  Groban.  "

 

This is indeed true, and imo the direction the show should have gone from the beginning. It's a weird, wild show all on its own

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 7/8/17 at 12:28pm

VotePeron said: "From what I've heard, the general idea is the show will get through the summer, as it's such a popular time of year for tourists, and then a big (bigger) star is starting in the show in September. "

As much as I want this to be true, I really feel like they would've announced it already. I mean, if the person is coming in for Pierre, they would've probably already started rehearsing (unless they somehow already know piano/accordion well enough for the part), and I feel like the news would've came out. I think the only way this could still be true is if they're coming in for Sonya or Hélène, and I don't think any really big stars would go for smaller parts like that. 

[BroadwayBeebe]

Posted: 7/8/17 at 12:56pm

Auggie27 said: "She isn't prominently billed outside. On the flashing video marquee. Or elsewhere. That's my point, not her contractual billing in the program.  I'm speaking about marketing strategy for a show in search of a new branding calculation post  Groban. "

I believe this is new, but Will Chase shared this photo which does show her being promoted on the video Marquee. 

https://instagram.com/p/BWQ6Lb7gPpo/

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 3:59pm

So, is anyone going tonight????

Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:04pm

I'm not, but I hope to visit during his run. Denee put a pic up of her and Oak in costume.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWaw-gQgDJm/?taken-by=deneebenton&hl=en

They both look great, and it really is nice to see two black leads in a show like this.

[haterobics]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:20pm

leighmiserables said: "I really feel like they would've announced it already. I mean, if the person is coming in for Pierre, they would've probably already started rehearsing (unless they somehow already know piano/accordion well enough for the part), and I feel like the news would've came out. "

The person who will be playing Pierre probably knows by now. That doesn't mean we would have to by now.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:44pm

And they also don't want it to backfire: if its another BIG name, people might not buy tickets to see Oak, but wait for the "name".   And if they can't get THROUGH the summer, it doesn't matter who it is.

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:46pm

haterobics said: "leighmiserables said: "I really feel like they would've announced it already. I mean, if the person is coming in for Pierre, they would've probably already started rehearsing (unless they somehow already know piano/accordion well enough for the part), and I feel like the news would've came out. "

The person who will be playing Pierre probably knows by now. That doesn't mean we would have to by now."

I know that, I just mean if the person is already in rehearsal, then why on Earth wouldn't it be announced by now? It's not like keeping it a secret is helping anyone; it would only make sense to make the casting public so that people can start buying tickets/planning trips to go. They announced Oak four months before he came in.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:51pm

I just gave you a reason directly above your post.

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:16pm

dramamama611 said: "I just gave you a reason directly above your post."

You posted that as I was writing my own post, so I didn't see it. 

And while that's plausible, it doesn't make too much sense. The people who are seeing the show with Oak in it are people who want to see the show, regardless of if there's a name attached. The purpose of having a name is to bring in people who wouldn't have seen the show otherwise, so it really wouldn't make much of a difference.

Plus, if there's a big advance for the new performer, then wouldn't that just be more reason to trudge through the summer and keep it open until then? 

Updated On: 7/11/17 at 05:16 PM

[Dave28282]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:22pm

Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?

I can only find clips where he speaks.

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:25pm

I think that makes a lot of sense. At least for the beginning part of his run. Maybe they'll wait til August to release the name of the next actor. But I'd agree with dramamama because oak really isn't that big of a name. While yes there will be people who don't care, and people who see the new person because they want to see the actor  but there will also be the people that say "hm I want to see the show but let me wait til blah blah blah comes on so I see both the show and the actor". For me it seems most people will land in that category as it is a win win to people to see the show and also get to see the big names actor. I'm excited to see who they get next! I saw Michael buble being suggested as a joke on a post before, and while I know that probably won't happen, I would love to see him take on the role.

[haterobics]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:28pm

Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?"

https://youtu.be/07F-PyCoFKU?t=1m6s

[leighmiserables]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:31pm

haterobics said: "Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?"

https://youtu.be/07F-PyCoFKU?t=1m6s"

Lol. 

[Dave28282]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:49pm

haterobics said: "Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?"

https://youtu.be/07F-PyCoFKU?t=1m6s

 

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Thanks! Already much more natural than Josh Groban.

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:55pm

Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?

I can only find clips where he speaks.

 

"

In his #Ham4All video he does a mashup if Dust to Ashes and Wait for It!  His voice is suprisingly poppy: https://twitter.com/oaksmash/status/881307282092564482 

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 6:01pm

I'm going later this week and quite excited to see Oak and Ingrid.

[JustAnotherNewYorker]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 6:12pm

Saw Ingrid with Dave last week. My little one is looking forward to Oak (Friday).

[Dave28282]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 6:19pm

Hamilfan2 said: "Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?

I can only find clips where he speaks.

 

"

In his #Ham4All video he does a mashup if Dust to Ashes and Wait for It!  His voice is suprisingly poppy: https://twitter.com/oaksmash/status/881307282092564482 

 

"

Thank you! I like his voice

[schubox]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 8:21pm

JustAnotherNewYorker said: "Saw Ingrid with Dave last week. My little one is looking forward to Oak (Friday).

 

"

Same. She was great. Won't get a chance to see Oak, interested to see how he sounds 

[elpielovesblackfish2]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 10:41pm

Did anyone see Oak tonight? Dying to know how he was...

[Auggie27]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 10:54pm

The latest entrance in a decade. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 7/11/17 at 11:01pm

Now offense to him, but I feel like I'm on these boards a lot and I know Hamiltion, etc, but I don't know who the hell he is or why anyone should care? or why this casting is even interesting?