Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET- Page 6
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#125
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#126
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#127
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
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#128
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#129
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/
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#130
Posted: 7/11/17 at 3:59pm
So, is anyone going tonight????
Joined: 12/31/69
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#131
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#132
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#133
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#134
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#135
Posted: 7/11/17 at 4:51pm
I just gave you a reason directly above your post.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#136
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?
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#137
Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:22pm
Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?
I can only find clips where he speaks.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#138
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#139
Posted: 7/11/17 at 5:28pm
Dave28282 said: "Is there a clip of him singing somewhere?"
https://youtu.be/07F-PyCoFKU?t=1m6s
Broadway Star Joined: 4/26/17
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#140
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#141
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.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#142
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
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#143
Posted: 7/11/17 at 6:01pm
I'm going later this week and quite excited to see Oak and Ingrid.
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#144
Posted: 7/11/17 at 6:12pm
Saw Ingrid with Dave last week. My little one is looking forward to Oak (Friday).
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#145
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
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#146
Posted: 7/11/17 at 8:21pm
JustAnotherNewYorker said: "Saw Ingrid with Dave last week. My little one is looking forward to Oak (Friday).
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Same. She was great. Won't get a chance to see Oak, interested to see how he sounds
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#147
Posted: 7/11/17 at 10:41pm
Did anyone see Oak tonight? Dying to know how he was...
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#148
Posted: 7/11/17 at 10:54pm
The latest entrance in a decade.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Okieriete Onaodowan to Replace Josh Groban in THE GREAT COMET#149
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?
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