Telly Leung, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire and Morgan James To Join Hunter Parrish in GODSPELL; Tickets on Sale — Page 3

I'm sensing a slight lack of excitement over the latest batch of Godspell casting announcements (or maybe the news got lost in the shuffle). Wallace Smith as Judas, and Lindsay Mendez and Celisse Henderson. Looks like there are only 2 more main cast members left to be announced.

I've been impressed with most of the performers that have been announced, but there really isn't anyone with a 'name' in show thus far, even Hunter. I mean, Hunter will sell a few tickets, but not that many. Ain't no Kristin Chenowith...

I would bet that they're counting on the Evangelical or religious tourists for a good batch of ticket sales. If they're smart, which I think Ken Davenport is, they'll utilize advertising to that kind of demographic. Where do you advertise to a religious NYC tourist? hmm...I dunno...but we're in a time religious people have lots of sway, particularly in politics in America (ex. Michele Bachman) and surely those people visit NYC from time to time...

I must say that the one thing I am love about this show is that it is NOT star driven. I mean Broadway will always be filled with names but i think it's refreshing when you get to see fresh, raw talent.
Hunter will be great I'm sure. He has the innocence that is needed for Jesus. Telly and Lindsay can SING their faces off. I mean the voice that comes out of Telly is unreal; absolutely unreal. Wallace has the presence, power, charm and oh yeah BODY to play Judas. Did u see him in American Idiot or Hair? He could be something really special for this show. Morgan James is one of Broadways best kept secrets and I mean I could go on, the announcement that was made today about Anna Maria Perez is cool news as well!
Now I know there will be those that will not agree and that's fine. But one thing is for sure, Godspell will definitely hold it's on. I'm sure Ken could've brought a name but once the name leaves, the show does too. So with a piece like Godspell it will pave the way for other no name actors to come along once this first string begins to leave. I think they have something special. For those that think otherwise I respect your opinions just the same.

For those who didn't know - Wallace Smith (American Idiot, Hair, etc) will be playing Judas.

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Updated On: 8/29/11 at 10:59 PM

Ummm, why does race matter at all??? I mean should we say 'why does the white dude have to be the savior???' Please. Somebody has to always say something.

"I just have to re-iterate that Uzo Aduba has more talent in her pinky than many performers who consistently work on Broadway. She and Ms. James alone are worth seeing in this show."

Big words. Not too true though. I've seen her in a couple of things and while she has talent, she has a ways to go, and unfortunate is an eyesore. But I guess her "look" works for certain roles.

I smell a shill.

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