'Sweet Charity' Tour (ADDED: Ringwald Commercial)

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:36pm

"Full casting has been announced for the national tour of Sweet Charity, which will begin at the San Diego Civic Theater on September 12. The tour, which will star Molly Ringwald as dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine, will be directed by Scott Faris, with choreography by Wayne Cilento.

The show will also star Guy Adkins (Oscar), Amanda Watkins (Nickie), Kisha Howard (Helene), Aaron Ramey (Vittoria Vidal), Richard Ruiz (Herman), and David Glaspie (Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck). The ensemble will feature Nova Bergeron, Ben Cameron, Colin Cunliffe, Merritt Tyler Hawkins, Sae La Chin, Kathyn Mowatt Murphy, Rhea Patterson, Adam Perry, Keven Quillon, Angel Reda, Laquet Sharnell, and Tonya Wathen."

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/8817

Updated On: 9/16/06 at 07:36 PM

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:39pm

So nobody, nobody, and nobody will be joinging Ringwald?

[latheatrelover]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:40pm

Molly Ringwald. Sigh. Look, I know I haven't bought my ticket yet, but can I get my money back?

[bjivie2]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:40pm

Wow, Bobby. You're on a roll today!

[jimnysf]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:41pm

I never heard of anyone in this cast except Molly who I liked in "Cabaret".


Guy Adkins:
http://www.performink.com/archives/stagepersonae/2002/AdkinsGuy.html



"Adkins, a prolific music-theatre artist who has successfully crossed over into other genres, has illuminated countless Chicago-area stages..."

AMANDA WATKINS
http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/10925
AMANDA WATKINS (Ensemble). Broadway: Urinetown, Cabaret, Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Grease. Off-Broadway: Slut; I Love You, You’re Perfect…; The Wild Party. National tour of South Pacific opposite Robert Goulet. Regional credits include The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Palm Beach and They’re Playing Our Song. BFA, FSU.


KISHA HOWARD
http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/7042

KISHA HOWARD (Ensemble), an original Wicked cast member, rejoins the company after appearing in the recent revival of Sweet Charity (Helene). Other Broadway: High Society, Annie Get Your Gun, Aida. National tour: South Pacific (Liat). Second Stage: Crumbs From the Table of Joy (AUDELCO nom., Best Actress). LCT: God’s Heart (Aña/Angela). Film: Twisted.



Aaron Ramey recently starred in Sweeny Todd as Anthony at Baltimore's Centerstage Theatre. He has appeared on Broadway as Trevor Graydon in the original cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie. He has toured as the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. His Off-Broadway credits include Go-Go Beach and The Last Supper. His regional credits include the world premiere of Sneaux! at the Matrix Theater and Baby Case at the Arden Theatre Company, as well as playing Chris in Miss Saigon at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Annie Get Your Gun, Godspell, Camelot, and Black Coffee. Aaron is a graduate of Otterbein College. Visit his website www.aaronramey.com.



http://www.aaronramey.com/index2.htm

Updated On: 8/11/06 at 07:41 PM

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:48pm

Too bad Molly is gonna slaughter this.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 7:48pm

My partner almost ran Molly Ringwald over in his car in the mid 80's! True story!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 9:37pm

Amanda Watkins was adorable in the tour of South Pacific. Too bad her Emile was...Robert Goulet.

[Parks]

Posted: 8/11/06 at 10:49pm

Wow! She looks MUCH better (assuming this is a recent picture). Either that or somebody is a GOD when it comes to photoshopping.

[friedrichVT]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 12:31am

In regard to nobody,nobody, and nobody joining Ms. Ringwald...I can only say that Guy Adkins and Amanda Watkins are VERY talented TRIPLE threats...Ironically I don't see Bobbybubby's name in the cast list. Go figure. Just because a name doesn't have immediate recognition does NOT mean those who garnered their role did not have immense talent and have to jump through numerous hoops to win it.

[Jon]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 12:36am

Guy Adkins is one of Chicago's busiest and most talented actors. He can go from dramas like "Arcadia" tp playing Pseudolus in "...FORUM".

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 3:16am

Yeah, Adkins is one of the most respected and versatile actors in Chicago. He is a multiple Jeff Award nominee (and I'm sure he's won at some point), and does everything from Shakespeare to musicals. He was actually cast as Zazu in the national tour of "The Lion King" (but turned it down in favor of staying at home). So he's got cred.

[C is for Company]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 3:43am

It doesn't matter, sometimes you just can't please people. If they are a name, they cry stuntcasting, if you don't recognize their name, despite what their previous work might have been they are a nobody.

[best12bars]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 9:25am

I bought a frozen yogurt at this place in West Hollywood in the '90s, and Molly Ringwald was there having soft serve with a couple of friends.

[hyperchet]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 11:15am

Is this the same production as the one that closed last year on Broadway?
Like same sets, choreography, orchestrations??

[jimnysf]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 11:19am

Yes. It's a touring version of last year's Broadway show.

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 11:23am

GUY ADKINS!?!??!!? OMG!!

I saw him in Forum at the Marriot, he is effing BRILLIANT!!! now I'll def. be there!!

[ponine24601]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 12:50pm

Yay for Aaron Ramey! That man is superb.

Updated On: 8/12/06 at 12:50 PM

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 1:27pm

"It doesn't matter, sometimes you just can't please people. If they are a name, they cry stuntcasting, if you don't recognize their name, despite what their previous work might have been they are a nobody."
I totally agree, C.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 1:46pm

Ooo it's starting in San Diego, I might have to go and check it out!

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 3:34pm

i think Molly looks great! i wanna see this tour!
:)

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/12/06 at 3:48pm

Hello. I'm intrigued on all the comments about Molly Ringwald. I do recall a witty line from the short lived comedy series "It's All Relative" with Christopher Seiber and John Benjamin Hickey, who played "Phillip." In one eppy, the "Phillip" character says to his daughter: "Don't judge a musical by its touring company." from Roman in Austin, Texas.
P.S. I was at the July 28th perf. of "A Chorus Line" in San Francisco. I saw a person backstage who looked like the "Phillip" guy on "It's All Relative." I wanted to approach him for his autograph, but I didn't realize who he was and all I had for him to sign was the ACL Playbill. Oh well.

[SMiller]

Posted: 8/17/06 at 11:32pm

I just got tickets for this on opening night in San Diego and I am excited. Anyone else going?

Just found out I'm also seeing Curtains tomorrow night. Can't wait.

SMiller

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 9:29pm

http://www.amtsj.org/shows/sweet_charity.html

There is a commercial with some Ringwald footage. She is... cute.

Updated On: 9/16/06 at 09:29 PM

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/16/06 at 9:33pm

wow, most of it is the same Broadway footage except with little segments of her
and as somethingwicked said, she does sound...cute
hope to see this!
:)