Rumors of Bailey Hanks as Kim in 'Bye, Bye, Birdie' are just rumors...

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 12:21am

She will be on a cruise, where fans will be able to meet her right when rehearsals would have begun; unless she found a way to skip a week of rehearsals, which I doubt.

Updated On: 4/2/09 at 12:21 AM

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 12:23am

who would waste their money to see HER on a cruise?

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 1:10am

She'd play Kim like her Elle Woods. She'd lack the transformation from girl to woman and back to girl that makes Kim so interesting of a character.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 5:36am

Getting around rehearsal isn't that hard....IF talks ever did get "serious" if she was open with already existing plans, they very well could work around it.

I am not giving any validity TO the rumor, nor am I hoping that it is true.

From what I've been told about the cast HUGO, I don't see her as a match.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 7:32am

I think she'd be good in this role.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 8:42am

"From what I've been told about the cast HUGO, I don't see her as a match."

I have no inside info on this but I could totally see Jamison Scott as Hugo.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 10:00am

I very much doubt either Kim or Hugo has been cast, as they were still on some of the open call sheets I saw.

I think they'd be better off with unknowns. Not only would they be cheaper, but it would work better.

I'm praying nightly for Andrea Burns as Rosie.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 10:38am

It's ROUNDABOUT, everyone gets the same measley salary,
untill the show moves to a commercial theatre.

Who the heck is Jamison Scott?

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 10:49am

It all depends on who they cast as Kim of course. But Jamison's name was the first to pop into my head. Though, they don't really need a musical performer to play the role. The last time I saw it Steve Zahn was Hugo.
There's No Business ? For Show Business

[jennamajig]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:20am

If I am remembering correctly, Hugo doesn't really sing much (at least solo), right? So I agree, a true musical performer isn't needed for the part. He should be able to act it and Kim and he should have good chemistry.

I'd love to see an unknown as Kim. The movie turned Kim into a leading role (due to Ann Margaret I'm sure), which it is really isn't. She's a key part of the show, yes, but definitely featured, not leading.

[ljay889]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:33am

The rumor on the other board is that Gina Gershon will be Rosie. And that's been rumored for a while.


. I just think there are so many better choices.
Updated On: 4/2/09 at 11:33 AM

[jennamajig]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:38am

^^Gina Gershon...no. I just cannot see her in that role at all!

Andrea Burns is so perfect! (I can just see how awesome she'd be with "Spanish Rose"). Heck, even bringing in Vanessa Williams to reprise the role again from the ABC movie would be more exciting.

[Madcap Maisie]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 11:38am

Updated On: 7/8/14 at 11:38 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 12:24pm

I was told Hugo was cast....and although I didn't think it was great casting, it wouldn't be the worst. IF it turns out to be true. I take ALL "insider' info with a grain of salt. or two.

[BroadwayBelle2]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 4:48pm

Which Broadway actress would be a great Kim?
How about Leigh Ann Larkin?

[akell19]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 7:03pm

hugo had most definitely been cast... i guess in the open calls they are looking for an understudy?

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 7:30pm

Matt Doyle (of SPRING AWAKENING) will be playing Hugo.

[skander2]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 8:08pm

Matt Doyle as Hugo is a waste of a fantastic voice. If that's true, Leigh Ann Larkin will look too old next to him.

Bailey Hanks=Fail.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 8:09pm

Leigh Ann Larkin is WAAAAAAAAAAAY too old.

[dg22894]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 8:54pm

I think they should cast LAUREN ASHLEY ZAKRIN as Kim. I would also love to see Jake Wilson as Hugo. My Rosie and Albert dreams were shattered.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Stamos_Gershon_Irwin_and_Houdyshell_Lead_Roundabouts_BYE_BYE_BIRDIE_2009040

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/2/09 at 8:57pm

I was "told" of Matt Doyle as well.