West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE to transfer; opening at Studio 54 in April- Page 4
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE to transfer; opening at Studio 54 in April
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#75
Posted: 12/12/19 at 2:04pm
No word on who's playing Emmie yet?
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#76
Posted: 12/12/19 at 2:09pmCaissie Levy is a surprising choice. I’m concerned that she will be a bit bland for the role, but I can also imagine her surprising me if she’s well-directed. It occurs to me that she usually plays very brooding roles (Elsa, Fantine, Elphaba, Molly in Ghost, and to a lesser extent, Sheila in Hair). So I’ve never really gotten an opportunity to see her play a role like this.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#77
Posted: 12/12/19 at 2:12pm
Chip Zien. Ugh. As if I needed an excuse to watch this show.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#78
Posted: 12/12/19 at 2:13pm
Levy is really the only thing here that doesn't work for me... it's very odd casting for this role, indeed. And although she's just 2-3 years younger than Veanne Cox was, she reads much younger to me.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#79
Posted: 12/12/19 at 2:30pm
Kad said: "Levy is really the only thing here that doesn't work for me... it's very odd casting for this role, indeed. And although she's just 2-3 years younger than Veanne Cox was, she reads much younger to me."
I think what’s throwing me off is that Veanne Cox is such a character actress who happens to be able to sing, where Caissie is known for belting her face off. Figured they would go for someone similar this time around but guess not. You’re right that she reads much younger as well Will be interesting to see how it plays out
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#80
Posted: 12/12/19 at 3:19pm
Kad said: "Levy is really the only thing here that doesn't work for me... it's very odd casting for this role, indeed. And although she's just 2-3 years younger than Veanne Cox was, she reads much younger to me."
Though she does read young compared to Cox (at the time), I don't think she reads too young to be a step-mother to a 12-year-old. I've never seen her attempt a character such as Rose so I'm willing to go with it. It's a bit of luxury vocal casting, for sure. Rose need not sing that well.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#81
Posted: 12/12/19 at 3:39pm
The most different thing I've seen Cassie in was in the Patti By The Pool section of First Daughter Suite back in 2015, and even that was more her type than Rose Stopnick. It did convince me of her acting ability though, so I think she can bring something fresh to the role.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#82
Posted: 12/12/19 at 4:04pm
I'm excited to see Caissie play something different in a limited run. It's really the first time she gets to play more than the ingenue/heroine, and I'd like to see her play those sides.
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#83
Posted: 12/12/19 at 4:14pm
Noah is 8 years old according to the script so it wouldn’t be unrealistic to have Rose be even younger than Levy.
Also, fun to see this Ghost the Musical reunion! Sharon Clarke was the original Oda Mae Brown in London.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#84
Posted: 12/12/19 at 5:14pm
raddersons said: "The most different thing I've seen Cassie in was in the Patti By The Pool section ofFirst Daughter Suite back in 2015, and even that was more her type than Rose Stopnick. It did convince me of her acting ability though, so I think she can bring something fresh to the role."
I forgot about First Daughter Suite - she WAS good in that!
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#85
Posted: 12/12/19 at 5:24pm
I'm all for Cassie Levy as Rose...while maybe not as inspiring as Stephanie J Block would have been.. IMO
I am most dreading John Cariani as Stuart. I really hope he checks his normal schtick at the door. Stuart is wonder-bread-boring and dry, not manic and schticky, which is how Cariani always comes across to me.
Also, love Chip Zien and Grandpa S!!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#86
Posted: 12/12/19 at 8:30pm
There’s a Toronto production opening end of January
Seeing this Feb 1
Jully Black ( mostly an R & B singer) will be Caroline w Measha Brueggergosman (opera soprano)
as the Moon This is a bit of Jully doing I got Four Kids. Really anticipating..
https://youtu.be/C1zaTo-z0q4?t=13
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#87
Posted: 12/12/19 at 11:24pm
FWIW, I thought Caissie Levy was great in Murder Ballad, which was belty but wasnt necessarily brooding or morose (that was Rebecca Naomi Jones' job). Good for her for trying to get a gig that asks more of her than her (pretty phenomenal) voice.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#88
Posted: 12/12/19 at 11:28pmI love Levy and I’m super excited for her!! She is gonna be a great production! I just hope the physical production is interesting!
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#89
Posted: 12/13/19 at 1:32amokay but is Audra as the Moon too much to ask for? it’s a small role for her, but she’d sing the **** out of that part.
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#90
Posted: 12/13/19 at 7:48am
raddersons said: "The most different thing I've seen Cassie in was in the Patti By The Pool section ofFirst Daughter Suite back in 2015, and even that was more her type than Rose Stopnick. It did convince me of her acting ability though, so I think she can bring something fresh to the role."
She posted a video from that scene not too long ago! I worked that show--she's incredibly versatile!
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
West End CAROLINE OR CHANGE revival at Roundabout in 2020#91
Posted: 2/3/20 at 11:08pm
Current Toronto Caroline singing I Got Four Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2MsTcnWXFU
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