RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
#1RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 11:33am
As HAIR readies for its Broadway makeover and London premiere, rumors are beginning to swirl as to which current cast members will be settling in across the pond and which new faces will be gracing the Broadway production. The newest reports out suggest that American Idol alumni Ace Young (season 5's seventh runner up) and Diana DeGarmo (season 3 runner up, Hairspray, The Toxic Avenger) are among the new picks for the Broadway replacement cast. No official announcement has been made by the production, although it is expected that casting announcements for London and New York are imminent, as the new Broadway performers go into rehearsal in the coming weeks.
New York?s Public Theater, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, John Gore and Thomas B. McGrath, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, announced that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will open at the Gielgud Theatre in London?s West End with the original Broadway cast. Previews will begin on Thursday, April 1, 2010, with Opening Night set for Wednesday, April 14th. Led by Director Diane Paulus, the complete creative team will reunite for the London production. It is believed that not all of the current cast will be making the trip, however.
It was also announced that a completely new "Tribe? will debut in the Broadway production on Tuesday evening, March 9th.
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
#2RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 12:09pmAm I crazy or were there rumors about DeGarmo being cast as Sheila when it was originally being cast? I actually think she'd be terrific in the show (particularly that part). Ace Young...well...sometimes people surprise you. Looking forward to the new cast announcement whenever it comes!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#2RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 12:41pmThere are folks who'll go to see Ace. And I mean that literally.
NPHCreel
Understudy Joined: 9/26/09
#3RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 12:53pmI would hope not but If that's the case, it will serve them right if he doesn't do the scene. Paying upwards of $100 in hopes of catching a split second glimpse of him in the nude is probably a sign of mental illness.
#4RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 1:07pm
We're talking about the same people who saw Grease 40+ times from September 2009 to closing and would stand during Greased Lightning.
And from what I understand they seem to think he will wear a loincloth.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
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DefyGravity777
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/28/08
#5RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway?
Posted: 2/8/10 at 1:36pm
"And from what I understand they seem to think he will wear a loincloth."
Technically Berger does wear one after he takes his pants off.
His fans sound really disturbed.
Don't believe everything that you hear! Only the peeps involved know the truth!
Luv2goToShows
Broadway Star Joined: 9/13/09
#6RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:05pm
Wonder when the Show will Officially announce the new cast, Diana has an awesome voice and I thought she was great in Toxic Avenger. I only saw clips of Ace so I cannot really say much about him. I do hope he can fill Swenson's shoes and captivate the audience in like he does.
By the way Hair is on TDF for this Wednesday's Mat
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#7RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:20pmIf Berger doesn't get naked then the whole show is ****, IMO. He's like the biggest "free spirit" among them. It makes sense.
#8RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:31pm
"I would hope not but If that's the case, it will serve them right if he doesn't do the scene. Paying upwards of $100 in hopes of catching a split second glimpse of him in the nude is probably a sign of mental illness"
What about paying 25 or 40!?
That's what I paid to see that show.
Anyways, I have no clue who Ace is, but is there any price limit to determine mental illness?
Maybe we should ask Alice Ripley to help us out.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#9RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:37pmAce Young is dreamy.
ABoyLikeThat
Featured Actor Joined: 8/13/05
#10RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:48pmI said this in another thread but I'm looking forward to seeing Diana in this, she should be great. Not so sure about Ace.
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#11RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:53pm
Drool...
I see some stubble. He better grow it out.
Updated On: 2/8/10 at 03:53 PM
#12RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:53pm
ABoyLikeThat,
I agree!!
I think Diana would make an awesome Jeanie! I'm hoping for Jackie!Sheila!
#13RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 3:56pmTheatrefan, I think I love you for that.
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#14RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 4:03pm
He's just so sexy...
I guess my avatar showed too much skin. Time to find a new one.
#15RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 4:05pmHe's beyond dreamy. He makes me feel like I'm a 14 year old girl.
#16RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 4:07pm
His fans sound really disturbed.
Well there's the pot calling the kettle black, Val.
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#17RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 4:12pm
Te he he.
Go for it, AG.
#18RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 6:44pm
Diana being in Hair would get me back to see Hair again. I personally think she'll do an incredible job as Shelia, her voice is simply gorgeous and will be perfect for "I Believe in Love" and "Easy to Be Hard".
Ace, that's going to be interesting, but he's good looking and can sing. So.. I'm sure he'll be fine.
Adam: Must you be such an ass? Honestly, everytime you and DefyingGravity777 are in a thread together, you make a comment that is completely uncalled for. Opinions are opinions.
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Updated On: 2/8/10 at 06:44 PM
DefyGravity777
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/28/08
#19RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:10pm
"Well there's the pot calling the kettle black, Val."
Hmmm, seeing one performer in a show that many times in a short period is disturbing. Kinda like a few people I know that saw a certain Elphaba standby everyday she was on when she was back in Wicked a few months ago. What was it 6 times in 5 shows Nick? Yeah that's a bit disturbing and quite frightening IMO.
Don't believe everything that you hear! Only the peeps involved know the truth!
#20RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:34pmI think Ace actually has a mellow, stoner quality to him that will work. I actually think this is pretty sound casting. He has a gentle openness that works for the role.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#21RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:38pmMmmmmmm nice abs. Allison Fischer is one lucky girl.
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#22RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:41pmHe better grow out that chest hair if he's going be a real hippy. (And please me...)
#23RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:41pmPlus its nice to see that fame hasnt gone to his head and he is wearing his sensible Hanes underwear and not some $30 dollar a pair Ginch Gonch or Papi. I guess he is straight. :)
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
Amanda15
Understudy Joined: 5/22/06
#24RIALTO CHATTER: Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Join New HAIR Cast on Broadway
Posted: 2/8/10 at 7:54pm
I'm surprised the show is waiting on the official announcement. The new cast has to be in rehearsals within a couple weeks. I can only assume the contracts are working their way through the legal department, because at this point their press release could consist of "Nothing to say, everybody already knows." The only suspense now is who will play Claude.
I know some people still want Diana to play Jeanie instead but the show would be wasting her on a role that doesn't require lots of front and center singing. She needs to be Sheila.
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