School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats

[curel1]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #1

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:10pm

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/186085/exclusive-school-of-rocks-mamie-parris-to-succeed-leona-lewis-as-grizabella-in-cats-on-broadway/

[LesWickedly]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #2

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:11pm

Absolutely great casting. Glad they didn't try and get another pop "star".

[bwayphreak234]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #3

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:12pm

I will definitely be going be to see this again! I LOVE Mamie!

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[Skimbleshanks2]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #4

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:28pm

Did no one else want the role?

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

[LesWickedly]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #5

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:36pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Did no one else want the role?

 

"

Are you not a fan of her? She's literally in your icon. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #6

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:36pm

Fantastic casting. She'll be superb. 

[Skimbleshanks2]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #7

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:42pm

LesWickedly said: "Skimbleshanks2 said: "Did no one else want the role?

 

"

Are you not a fan of her? She's literally in your icon. 

 

"

Just thought it was going to go to ORFEH KARL! Surprised that's all...

 

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

[MinnieFay]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #8

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:48pm

Just thought it was going to go to ORFEH KARL! Surprised that's all...

 There's no such person as Orfeh Karl. 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #9

Posted: 9/22/16 at 1:50pm

Skimbleshanks is waiting for the day that Andy Karl and Orfeh are simultaneously playing every single role on Broadway. 

[Oak2]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #10

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:00pm

Disappointing that it's not Nathan Lane, but still very pleased with this news. Can't wait to hear how this sounds, and the best of luck to her.

[Cupid Boy2]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #11

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:01pm

This makes me wish I had waited to see it. 

[Hariku]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #12

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:07pm

So...they're just giving up then?

[curel1]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #13

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:10pm

Hariku said: "So...they're just giving up then?

 

"

Please tell me what's wrong with Mamie

[Skimbleshanks2]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #14

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:25pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Skimbleshanks is waiting for the day that Andy Karl and Orfeh are simultaneously playing every single role on Broadway. 

 

"

If HAMILTON keeps chugging along there won't be any other roles to play on BROADWAY!

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

[LizzieCurry]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #15

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:31pm

Hariku said: "So...they're just giving up then?"

Sorry you didn't get a callback!

"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt

[Tag]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #16

Posted: 9/22/16 at 2:54pm

"So...they're just giving up then?"

Bingo

[CurtainPullDowner]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #17

Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:06pm

Saving $$$$.

Not a jab at Mamie, but....

[barbraboy19902]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #18

Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:12pm

Well this is a bummer. Guess I'll scratch this show off my list. 

[aasjb4ever]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #20

Posted: 9/22/16 at 3:20pm

Love Mamie! I saw her close Ragtime as Mother a few years ago, I'm so happy for her!

[kdogg36]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #21

Posted: 9/22/16 at 4:35pm

She was on for Sierra Boggess when I saw School of Rock last fall, and she was terrific. Especially her voice. I'm sure she'll knock "Memory" out of the park.

[RippedMan]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #22

Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:25am

Not a diss to her talents at all, and she probably should have taken over for Sierra - because she was all wrong for the part - but surprised they didn't go with a "name." Guess they're making the show the thing. Again.

[QueenAlice]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #23

Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:32am

Well if the majority of tickets are being sold  to foreign tourists, for whom Broadway "names" aren't a selling point, they might as well go with whomever they think can sing it best.

[RippedMan]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #25

Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:44am

We get it. You like SOR. 

 

 

[trpguyy]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #27

Posted: 9/23/16 at 12:47am

RippedMan said: "but surprised they didn't go with a "name." Guess they're making the show the thing. Again."

That's what they've been doing all along. 

[dramamama611]

School of Rock's Mamie Parris to Succeed Leona Lewis as Grizabella in Cats #28

Posted: 9/23/16 at 2:16am

What a convoluted thread!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.