Posted: 11/13/16 at 5:14pm
This may already have been posted but the principals joining Glenn Close in Sunset are the same as in London. That is : Michael Xavier as Joe, Fred Johansson as Max and Siobhan Dillon as Betty. This was news to me; maybe it is for others too.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 6:20pm
who the heck are they
Posted: 11/13/16 at 6:37pm
https://twitter.com/StageTalkUK/status/797917579201433601
Oh my, look at this America, you're getting a lot of British actors on your stages, stealing jobs to nice American actors. Is that the reason why you voted for Trump?
Updated On: 11/13/16 at 06:37 PM
Posted: 11/13/16 at 6:48pm
Michael Xavier was the star of THE PAJAMA GAME a few years back, as well as the musical version of LOVE STORY.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 7:10pm
Siobhan Dillon has been in many, many West End productions and she was also on the BBC show that picked Maria for the Sound of Music revival 10 years ago or so. She came in second or third place.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 7:52pm
Why would American Equity allow this? These are roles that easily could (and should) be played by American actors.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 7:54pm
whatever happened to casting broadway actors in broadway productions
Posted: 11/13/16 at 8:04pm
somethingwicked said: "Why would American Equity allow this? These are roles that easily could (and should) be played by American actors."
If Glenn announced it, perhaps she stipulated that they transfer with her if she felt confident in the work they had already done together.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 8:08pm
If Glenn announced it, perhaps she stipulated that they transfer with her if she felt confident in the work they had already done together.
Even so, Equity should have said no.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 8:10pm
Having seen the run at the ENO I'm very surprised that they would go to the efforts to do this. However Fred Johanson made for a great Max so I hope you enjoy THAT casting at least.
If I were a New Yorker Sunset fan I'd have never forgiven them for not bringing over Patti and Kevin Anderson though - still my favourite Joe by a million miles (especially towards the end of his run).
Posted: 11/13/16 at 8:17pm
This is getting a bit ridiculous. I can understand importing casts or creatives when they are a big star or pivotal to the production. But these are forgettable throwaway roles that I believe a US cast could have performed equally well. It doesn't seem fair that they come and are essentially taking the jobs of Americans that could do the same or better job.
USA, USA, USA.
And I say this not as a racist - I am a British citizen too. But the Broadway theatre and actors on average imo are by far the best in the world. There is no need to import unless necessary.
Updated On: 11/13/16 at 08:17 PM
Posted: 11/13/16 at 9:06pm
The less said about that qolbinau thing the better.
Completely agree with somethingwicked. I was excited to see a group of working NY actors join Close. Now I have even less interest in seeing this.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 9:14pm
I wonder if this was something Close herself requested?
Posted: 11/13/16 at 9:55pm
Should the British only casts Brits, when Americans take British roles in the West End?
As for the rest of you, I am sure you will enjoy Michael being out of the swimming pool.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 10:05pm
indytallguy said: "Wait. USA is a race now?"
Sorry. Not prejudice; xenophobic etc.* is perhaps a better word. I think you get the point though.
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It's funny how I can completely agree with the views of others yet still can't win or avoid the slimy personal attacks (re: above being described dehumanisingly as a 'thing'
. I don't care too much on this anonymous forum of course, but the immaturity here is pretty hilarious.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 10:06pm
Personally, its of no matter of nationality, but of talent. I believe that there are stronger singers that are also regular Broadway actors who can sing the score better than what was done in London. (Example Sierra Boggess for Betty and Paul Nolan for Joe.) Sad to see this happen with both Miss Saigon and now Sunset, both of which I have been highly anticipating revivals of for quite sometime now.
Posted: 11/13/16 at 10:27pm
I'm imaging this saves $$$ cutting rehearsal time and costs. Plus, Glenn probably feels safe with these principals. It's a short run and these folks can work together drama free without having to rebuild emotional trust.
Posted: 11/14/16 at 1:35am
Disappointed for you guys as Michael was not good as joe.
Posted: 11/14/16 at 1:39am
icecreambenjamin said: "Get ready for some strange American accents."
Maybe they pooled together with Alastair Brammer and got a group rate for an accent coach.
Posted: 11/14/16 at 11:18am
Michael Xavier is very talented, I agree with you on Alistair Bramner very meh.
Posted: 11/14/16 at 12:00pm
Chances are when Hamilton opens in London there would be alot of the reverse going on
Posted: 11/14/16 at 12:21pm
Bettyboy72 said: "I'm imaging this saves $$$ cutting rehearsal time and costs. Plus, Glenn probably feels safe with these principals. It's a short run and these folks can work together drama free without having to rebuild emotional trust. "
^This...All of this...
