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[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 4:17pm

Why is everyone saying Hannah ? Didn’t she play the role on Broadway ?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 4:40pm

Rentaholic2 said: "JSquared2 said: "A few things to consider -

• The Herbert track earned a Tony nomination for Christian Borle, so that role could certainly attract a Star."

It did not

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Borle should have been nominated for a Tony. I remember being shocked that he wasn’t. But then he went on to win twice, so history corrected itself!

[Tag]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 4:53pm

In 2008 Britney Spears was taken out and replaced with "Posh Spice".
But I believe Spears came back after a while.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 5:19pm

No offense to Josh R, but wouldn’t you want a director who is good with comedy? Or else we are likely to just get a very well done regional version of the show instead of a new take?

[luvbrdway]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 5:33pm

Whoever said Hannah Waddingham and Jason Sedakis, Yes please!!!!! I’m wondering who else in the Ted Lasso cast can sing…………

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 5:41pm

if Kritzer keeps the role of Lady of the Lake so hope she gets a Tony nomination finally. She’s one of those actresses always working but has never had the right role to be recognized. 

[TNick926]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 6:28pm

bigbelterbaby said: "if Kritzer keeps the role of Lady of the Lake so hope she gets a Tony nomination finally. She’s one of those actresses always working but has never had the right role to be recognized."

AMEN TO THIS!!! 

[darquegk]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 7:32pm

The Britney line was a Sweet Charity reference, which obviously didn’t pan out. When they brought it back, it was with a “shaving her head in panic mode” sight gag, which feels harsher in hindsight.

[Luminaire2]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 7:52pm

The video of Hannah’s Diva’s Lament made me such a Hannah Stan all those years ago, I always like to say “I knew her when…”

 

a star. 

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:07pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this now the third 21st century musical to be revived on Broadway following The Color Purple and Caroline, or Change? With potentially Light in the Piazza on the way I find it astounding that we're now in a time when shows many of us still probably think of or view as new, modern, or contemporary are now on the road to revival territory. Isn't there also talk of a return for Mamma Mia?

Makes me hopeful I'll get that Pirate Queen revival sooner rather than later

Updated On: 8/2/23 at 08:07 PM

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:39pm

AKarp2013 said: "Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this now the third 21st century musical to be revived on Broadway following The Color Purple and Caroline, or Change?"

Fourth, you forgot about Spring Awakening.

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:41pm

CindersGolightly said: "AKarp2013 said: "Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this now the third 21st century musical to be revived on Broadway followingThe Color PurpleandCaroline, or Change?"

Fourth, you forgot about Spring Awakening."

Ahhh I knew I was missing one! Thank you!!

[Robbie516]

Posted: 8/3/23 at 8:38pm

Do you guys think the cast will be announced on Tuesday when presale starts? 

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 12:14pm

FWIW, the recent casting notice posted on Playbill indicated July 28th as a closing date. Not sure if that means that's how long it could run if it does well, or if that is the set closing date -- leaving the theatre available for another show to open in Fall 2024.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 12:21pm

What roles were posted in the casting notice? Or might it just be for swings and understudies?

[BentleyB]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 12:22pm

I would love it if they changed the "constantly replaced by Britney Spears" to "replaced by Lea Michele."

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 12:28pm

ACL2006 said: "What roles were posted in the casting notice? Or might it just be for swings and understudies?"

https://www.playbill.com/job/monty-pythons-spamalot-broadway-nyc-epa-08-16-23-08-17-23/6a630893-3e9b-4eae-8d6b-8a10d887e617

All major roles listed. Interestingly Sir Galahad and Patsy are the only roles listed as already being cast.

Updated On: 8/4/23 at 12:28 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 1:52pm

My guess is, if they are truly getting Hollywood names, contracts will be short and they're looking for understudies with promise of replacements.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 4:10pm

This will be a huge flop unless they get some names. Monty Python is so dated at this point. Every little theatre in the country has done this show. I can’t imagine any interest in this. 

[Kad]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 4:26pm

AKarp2013 said: "ACL2006 said: "What roles were posted in the casting notice? Or might it just be for swings and understudies?"

https://www.playbill.com/job/monty-pythons-spamalot-broadway-nyc-epa-08-16-23-08-17-23/6a630893-3e9b-4eae-8d6b-8a10d887e617

All major roles listed. Interestingly Sir Galahad and Patsy are the only roles listed as already being cast."

Harvey Guillén from What We Do in the Shadows was supposed to be Patsy in DC but had to pull out due to scheduling. Since that show is unlikely to be filming in the fall, perhaps he’ll be doing it on Broadway? 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 4:47pm

Bettyboy72 said: "This will be a huge flop unless they get some names. Monty Python is so dated at this point. Every little theatre in the country has done this show. I can’t imagine any interest in this."

Their reunion shows sold out the O2 Arena 10 times and that wasn't even a decade ago....they still have a massive fan base 

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 4:52pm

It's interesting that the original production barely did star-casting after the OBC, despite the connections of Mike Nichols, Bill Haber, and the Python brand...Clay Aiken was a stunt as Sir Robin, and Robin Williams reportedly came very close to doing a short stint as Lancelot. It, like THE PRODUCERS, struggled after the OBC left, and replacements can be tough with ensemble-based comedy.

As others have said, there's no way this revival is successful (or even raises its money) without some major stars. And not simply a couple of C-list TV/stage actors...the box office difference between a Harvey Guillen type and a Josh Grisetti type is negligible.

Sometime I'd love to see a British ensemble company -- Mischief or someone similar -- revive the show in a scaled-down way and really lean into its homespun roots & ensemble vibe.

[seaweedjstubbs]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 4:55pm

AKarp2013 said: "ACL2006 said: "What roles were posted in the casting notice? Or might it just be for swings and understudies?"

https://www.playbill.com/job/monty-pythons-spamalot-broadway-nyc-epa-08-16-23-08-17-23/6a630893-3e9b-4eae-8d6b-8a10d887e617

All major roles listed. Interestingly Sir Galahad and Patsy are the only roles listed as already being cast."

The casting notice on Equity’s website only has Arthur and Lancelot open. The rest say “This Role Is Cast.”

[Alex M]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 5:38pm

Could it be possible that everyone from city center but JMI and Brightman are transferring which is why they are the only ones being cast? Rob McClures roles could possibly be Chris Fitzgerald, who has been rumored to be in this production.

Updated On: 8/4/23 at 05:38 PM

[TheQuibbler]

Posted: 8/4/23 at 5:41pm

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "This will be a huge flop unless they get some names. Monty Python is so dated at this point. Every little theatre in the country has done this show. I can’t imagine any interest in this."

Their reunion shows sold out the O2 Arena 10 times and that wasn't even a decade ago....they still have a massive fan base
"

Yeah but that was, like, actual Monty Python, not a bunch of musical theater actors performing their greatest hits.