Waitress Casting — Page 6

rkade21 said: "For a limited run, where theoretically money isn’t the main objective (how naive of me), and the show will likely sell regardless…. I’m pretty disappointed they’re opting for a stunt casting. I heard from an insider that they did *try* to get someone who would’ve pleased a lot of theater fans, but weren’t able."

I'm a theater fan and I would be thrilled if Jennifer Nettles is cast as Jenna. The worst thing you could say is that she's a little old for the part. But just casting a celebrity doesn't make it poor casting. This feels like Reba in Annie Get Your Gun. It makes so much sense and Jennifer has displayed an apparently genuine love of musical theater. And her voice is incredible. She's not going to struggle to sing the score.

 

CPannullo said: "BroadwayNYC2 said: "It’s filming tonight. "

Where’d you see that?"

They were live on TikTok tonight for the opening number and there was a pre-show speech about how there were cameras in the theatre and how someone had acquired the live filming rights and he asked the audience to cheer a few times to "check mic levels"

Fabulous!! Hoping Jessie comes back in November for the final weeks to bookend this chapter of Waitress on Broadway!

I was watching the 3rd hour of Today Show and with zero warning, Nettles walked onto the set carrying a pie and was like, "Baby's coming to Broadway!" and Hoda and Jenna were like "what???" It was v cute.

It was also exciting to catch a reveal in real-time in these days of having to seek out the info you want. lol

wish i were here2 said: "Lunalaaaaaaaa said: "Kacey Musgraves would make a really great Jenna too."

I would love to see Kacey sing What Baking Can Do.

I always wondered howJennifer Nettles would be as Jenna."

Guess I no longer have to wonder how Jennifer Nettles would be as Jenna! Very excited! :) 

Sauja said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Jennifer Nettles Will Join WAITRESS on Broadway as Jenna (broadwayworld.com)

10/19 - 11/24"

INCREDIBLE casting. I doubted the rumors, but what do you know?! We know she can sing, now let's hope she can act! I'm excited."

She was impeccable in the Dolly Parton films as Avie Lee Parton. The woman can act like nobody's business. Also, anyone who can sell a song emotionally with the nuance she has can most definitely act. 

 

Paigiemo21 said: "So everyone is going to stop complaining about Ben Platt being "too old" to play Evan now right?! lol"

Is there anything in the script or lyrics that refers to Jenna's age? I mean irl Sara is 41 and Jennifer is 47. I'd say the slightly older will be even played up more for the surprise, but hardly a comparison to Ben.

everythingtaboo said: "Paigiemo21 said: "So everyone is going to stop complaining about Ben Platt being "too old" to play Evan now right?! lol"

Is there anything in the script or lyrics that refers to Jenna's age? I mean irlSara is 41 and Jennifer is 47. I'd say the slightly older will be even played up more for the surprise, but hardly a comparison to Ben."

There's a line in It Only Takes a Taste where Pomatter says .."you remind me of a girl I once knew.. by now she's in middle age, 41.. or 42.."  Jenna reacts a bit offendedly though so she might actually be younger and assumes he thinks she looks older. 

VintageSnarker said: "rkade21 said: "For a limited run, where theoretically money isn’t the main objective (how naive of me), and the show will likely sell regardless…. I’m pretty disappointed they’re opting for a stunt casting. I heard from an insider that they did *try* to get someone who would’ve pleased a lot of theater fans, but weren’t able."

I'm a theater fan and I would be thrilled if Jennifer Nettles is cast as Jenna. The worst thing you could say is that she's a little old for the part. But just casting a celebrity doesn't make it poor casting. This feels like Reba in Annie Get Your Gun. It makes so much sense and Jennifer has displayed an apparently genuine love of musical theater. And her voice is incredible. She's not going to struggle to sing the score.

"

You guys are like detectives!!! So glad for Jennifer but I am seriously hoping Jessie Mueller closes out the show.