Perfect Cast?

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Perfect Cast?

Posted: 3/9/04 at 8:16pm

Have we discussed this before? I know we've talked about most interesting and funny casting, but have we ever discussed the most perfect cast for a Broadway show?
I know if they made a transfer of Witches of Eastwick from London (with a few changes hopefully) I know I could definatley see Hugh Jackman as Nicholson, Jennifer Westfeldt as Pfieffer (how do you spell it?), Idina Menzel as Sarandon, and Sutton Foster as Cher. Any other shows?

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Posted: 3/9/04 at 9:25pm

The OBC of Ragtime was perfect I think
Also OBC of Urinetown and Hairspray

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Posted: 3/9/04 at 9:26pm

the obc of rent

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Posted: 3/9/04 at 9:35pm

obc of Hairspray(Marissa,Harvey,Matt were perfect for there roles) and Rent.

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Posted: 3/9/04 at 11:12pm

The production of Guys and Dolls in the early 90's was flawless. One of the best things I've seen. It featured Nathan Lane, Peter Gallagher, Faith Prince and Josie DeGuzman. Impeccable perfomances, each and every one.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 12:04pm

MAMMA MIA TOUR 2... flawless:)

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 2:10pm

the original production of rent. i never saw them all, but look at all the talent!

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 2:28pm

"Little Night Music"-OBC

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 3:28pm

Rent's OCB. Yes, i think so. :o)

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 3:38pm

Definately the RENT OBC. They are all amazing.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 4:11pm

OBC of RENT and THE PRODUCERS. Nathan, Matthew, Roger, Cady, Gary, Brad and Jeffrey Denman in the Ensemble....it couldn't have been any better.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 4:12pm

twogaab2, What does TWOGAAB stand for?

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 4:18pm

OBC's of RENT, URINETOWN, and HAIRSPRAY were all flawless and perfect for their parts.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 6:52pm

I think Kiss me Kate, LSOH, Hairspray and the Mamma Mia tour, the one with Cynthia Sophiea, Jeanine Morick, Chilina Kennedy, Jessica Rush, etc.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 7:37pm

I forgot that one-definately agree with Broadwaysweetheart-the cast of the MAMMA MIA tour with Jeanine and Chilina is amazing. Does anyone know if they are still in the tour, or has the cast changed?

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 7:49pm

While "perfect" is *totally* a relative term, I think the OBC of Rent is pretty close to it. They're all so talented. I wish I had seen them.

Also - I wouldn't say this one is perfect, and this is very cliche coming from me - but I was a big fan of the final cast of Cabaret, and not just because of Adam Pascal.

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 7:57pm

everyone knows my first answer but i also believe the latest gypsy revival had a great if not perfect cast and also urinetown

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Posted: 3/10/04 at 9:09pm

NYCBabe I think it changed I didn't get to see Chilina, I saw it with the understudy Jessica Rush and she was AMAZING!! I wish she could be Sophie on Bway someday

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Posted: 3/11/04 at 7:16am

I saw it twice, with many understudies in both performances, but Chilina and Jeanine were always there. Both of them were AMAZING, and I'm sure Jessica was as well. That was a very talented cast. It's too bad they left. I'd like to see many of them on Bway someday.

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Posted: 3/11/04 at 7:35am

Well, OBC are very often the "best" as they hyad the benefit of a dedicated and focused rehearsal peroid, but having seen both The Producers and Hairspray in the last few weeks, their current casts are perfect too!

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Posted: 3/11/04 at 8:44pm

I hope to see them soon too, specially Jesica and Cynthia

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Posted: 3/11/04 at 9:49pm

I WOULD HAVE TO ADD THE OBC OF HAIRSPRAY. AFTER SEEING THE NEW CAST U JUST REALIZE HOW AWESOME THEY WERE.

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Posted: 3/12/04 at 9:43am

I fully agree about HAIRSPRAY and RENT OBC, but I think I have to add the original cast of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as well !


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Posted: 3/14/04 at 8:31am

Agree... totally.... Original Tour 2 Cast of Mamma Mia! The "Original 8" made "my" cast worth seeing over and over and over.... again! ( 151 times for me!)

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Posted: 3/14/04 at 9:20am

is anyone afraid to keep saying Wicked?! Wicked's cast is amazing. period.