Roles for King Kong?

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:16pm

Since he’s getting such great reviews and since the show probably won’t last very long I got to thinking what other roles he can play?

[Catsbroadwayfan]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:23pm

I would love to see him as the witch in into the woods.

He might make a good jenna in waitress.

[paphillyguy]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:32pm

He would really benefit from color blind casting

Updated On: 10/16/18 at 02:32 PM

[haterobics]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:33pm

Can his head just be Audrey II? Not sure how many stages would fit his body underneath, though.

[SharksVsJets]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:36pm

Evan Hansen

[clearastheday]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:37pm

I think he would make a great Hamilton. I could also see him as Pierre if Great Comet gets revived.

He would also be a great understudy for Moulin Rouge’s elephant (on the right side of the stage) when it opens next summer or fall. Just add some glitter and he’s good to go.

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:41pm

Given the extensive large-scale puppetry in Beetlejuice, maybe Adam Maitland can save the day by taming a giant ape instead of a Sand Worm.

[SharksVsJets]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 2:42pm

Actually, I can't think of a role on Broadway I wouldn't like to see the big ape tackle.

[Fiyero13]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:01pm

My co-workers probably think I'm insane, this thread has me laughing like crazy

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:03pm

Imagine his "Rose's Turn."

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:03pm

Tarzan?

[Fiyero13]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:04pm

King George?

[MyLife]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:05pm

Call_me_jorge said: "Tarzan?"

Wow, way to type cast.

[ozjust4]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:06pm

I think the Weisslers will definitely want to get Kong into one of their shows. Perhaps as the next Roxie in Chicago? Would also like to see King Kong take on the role of Eliza DooLittle after Laura. Or is he too big to replace?

Updated On: 10/15/18 at 03:06 PM

[vampire musical]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:13pm

Phantom. 

Those sensitive, sad eyes behind the mask. Imagine it. Then the reveal that he's really a 13ft gorilla puppet. 

[SharksVsJets]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:25pm

MyLife said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Tarzan?"

Wow, way to type cast."

It would be brilliant casting against type if he was cast as Tarzan. It would be typecasting if he was cast as a gorilla in Tarzan.

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:40pm

His "Rose's Turn" would be retitled "Rose Slowly Turns 45 Degrees Stage Left."

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:42pm

Norma Desmond. I think his singing will be better than Glenn Close's.

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 3:48pm

CT2NYC said: "Norma Desmond. I think his singing will be better than Glenn Close's.
 

I’m done. Goodnight. 

 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 4:09pm

SharksVsJets said: "Evan Hansen"

 

It would give all new meaning to “Waving Through the Window” given that he literally can’t fit through the door. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 4:09pm

CT2NYC said: "Norma Desmond. I think his singing will be better than Glenn Close's.

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LMFAO!!!

[BroadwayBear2]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 4:19pm

If we have to stay within animal kingdoms, Rafiki in the Lion King...otherwise.....Asaka in Once on This Island.

[Plannietink08]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 4:22pm

BroadwayBear2 said: "If we have to stay within animal kingdoms, Rafiki in the Lion King...otherwise.....Asaka in Once on This Island."

That’s really racist. Haven’t you heard of colour blind casting?! Kong’s prospects are more than just Rafiki. How dare you. 

[Clyde15]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 6:36pm

I’ve heard Kong is going into Wicked after Jessica Vosk. Can you imagine his defying gravity?!

[Br0adway]

Posted: 10/15/18 at 6:52pm

Papa Ge- sly gorilla of death