Pippin cast changes?- Page 2

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:03pm

I could honestly see either Kacie or Jane as a possible replacement, if and when Rachel decides to leave. Annaleigh isn't talented enough to play Catherine, and I doubt she would take a replacement role at this point in her career.

[anmiller07]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:26pm

YES to Rachelle Rak as Fastrada!! I really hope that Patina stays with the production, for my own selfish reasons. Also, do you guys think anyone from the Broadway company may join the tour?

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:32pm

Annaleigh has been promoted to a regular on the Showtime television series "Masters of Sex." Unless it's canceled or her contract isn't renewed, you will NOT be seeing her on the Broadway stage anytime soon. Her paycheck for one month of work out there is probably more than what she would make on Broadway in a year.

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:46pm

Annaleigh is too young, let's take her off the table she can do no wrong in my book, but she's not right for this role. Maybe Sherrie Renee Scott or Stephanie J. Block as Catherine? Agree, Johnathan Groff may be too mature, but he could sing the role wonderfully! I also like what someone mentioned regarding a former Glinda on the older side of the scale, Jennifer Laura Thompson? She was very funny in Urinetown and in the Concert version of Company.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:50pm

YES, Phillytheatreguy10! After seeing Jennifer Laura Thompson in the COMPANY concert, I would see her in anything. A uniquely gifted comedic actress. What the devil is she up to these days?

[ethan231h]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:52pm

sherrie usually does meaner and tougher roles. Rachel Bay Jones as Catherine is mainly a sweat/funny person!

I think for the new round of the cast whenever that is is...

Patina Miller-Leading Player
Billy Tighe -Pippin
Rachelle Rak -Fastrada
Rachel Bay Jones- Catherine
P.J Benjeman -Charlemange
Jackie Hoffman-Berthe

Updated On: 2/18/14 at 01:52 PM

[dreaming]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 1:54pm

Keep dreaming, ethan.

Meryl Streep and Billy Crystal will never, ever replace anyone. Ever.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 2:07pm

So many white folks.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 4:56pm

If they aren't gonna go with big names how about this:
Felecia Boswell - Leading player
Kyle Dean Massey - Pippin
Cathy Rigby - Fastrada
I cant really think of anyone else who people haven't already mentioned for the other main roles.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 5:28pm

more like Cathy Rigbey -Berthe

[Visceral_Fella]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 6:26pm

Adrienne Warren - leading player
Julia Murney - Fastrada
Phylicia Rashad - Berthe
Pippin - Wallace Smith
Morgan James - Catherine (Although she may be interesting as The Leading Player)


I'd be curious to see what Jake Epstein could bring to Pippin. Not sure if it's in his range. I really liked him in Spring Awakening. Or maybe Matt Shingledecker as Pippin, or Telly Leung



Updated On: 2/18/14 at 06:26 PM

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 2/18/14 at 10:22pm

I don't know if Julia Murney could do the dancing in this version, but I'd love to hear her sing it. Her Fastrada from the 2004 World AIDS Day benefit was spectacular. She gets the humor and sauciness of it so well.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 5/6/14 at 7:00pm

Adrienne Warren - leading player
Julia Murney or Jessica Phillips - Fastrada
Jackie Hoffman - Berthe
Michael Arden- Pippin
Kendra Kassebaum or Kate Wetherhead - Catherine
Berti Carvel or John Dossett - Charles



Updated On: 5/6/14 at 07:00 PM

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 5/6/14 at 7:28pm

Amy Spanger would be wonderful as either Catherine or Fastrada
Considering she's prominently featured in the new commercial I'd imagine that Gabrielle McClinton will eventually replace Ciara

a bit of fantasy casting, I'd LOVE to see Jim Dale play Charles

[ethan231h]

Posted: 5/6/14 at 8:11pm

I find Ciara's vocals much better than Gabrielle's

Updated On: 6/6/14 at 08:11 PM

[ethan231h]

Posted: 6/6/14 at 9:51pm

Ariana DeBose is joining the cast starting June 30th probably replacing Gabrielle and Olga was replaced by Michelle Guy!
http://instagram.com/p/o6Q1E-CS8H/
http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/CurrentCast/13994/Pippin-at-Music-Box-Theatre

[brdway411]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 8:07am

I may go one last time to say good bye to Olga, but that's it until another major cast change. The magic has totally faded I need this show.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 8:15am

Olga already left

[brdway411]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 8:16am

No she is in Abiza on vacation, she leaves the end of the month, unless she decided to leave early.

Here is the quote direct from her Facebook page

"It feels like a dream I had last night.. But it's true. After an epic 2 year journey..the ultimate search for ultimate fulfillment comes to an end for me when I leave Pippin June 29th!"



Updated On: 6/7/14 at 08:16 AM

[ethan231h]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 9:30am

but on playbill vault it says that she departed on June 1.
http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/124084/Olga-Karmansky

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 11:42am

any time an acrobat has gone on vacation, they replaced them for the week. I'm guessing Guy is simply filling in for Olga this week and may replace her when she leaves.

[brdway411]

Posted: 6/7/14 at 2:17pm

Terry Mann is leaving on the 29th, she may be coming back just for that then. If she is out.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 6/29/14 at 6:46pm

Here is the latest Pippin cast list. There appears to be a new person who is doing Rolla Bolla. Does this mean that Orion Griffiths is no longer with the show or just on vacation? Just curious.


Pippin Cast

Updated On: 6/29/14 at 06:46 PM

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 6/29/14 at 6:52pm

He was quite gorgeous when I saw him yesterday. :P

[darreyl102]

Posted: 6/29/14 at 7:01pm

Saw Orion in the show last week and my father (who is very reserved and conservative) was captivated by his thighs- even whispering to me "That guy got huge legs". LOL