West Side Story revival casting? — Page 10

And do you know anything about her talent? She's a true Mexican born triple threat. She wouldn't need any dance training for the role. And she's 32 by the way. I don't know how old Karen is, but I understand how they would want Karen's more youthful look. But apparently Bianca did have a final callback.

Updated On: 10/19/08 at 03:10 PM

Karen Olivo reads much younger than her age, didn't someone on this thread say she was 32? That sounds about right.
Bianca on the other hand reads older or perhaps just about her actual age. I have never seen her live, but I have heard nothing but great things about her and as Ljay pointed out, she is a Latina actress. Obviously, I'm a fan of Olivo and would love for her to get the role, but wouldn't complain if Marroquin got the role, especially since she is an actual dancer.

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Updated On: 10/19/08 at 03:26 PM

Bianca is smokin hot and looks late 20's at most. Most early 30's actresses can play late 20's. Plus they have more experience and probably more to offer as an actress.

People freakin LOVE to cry "too old!" on this board - as if these beauties are collecting social security. Ah - ignorant youth! Aren't you too young to be bitter?

Yes, I think its fairly unusual for the show to presumably be starting rehearsals in another week or so and the cast list to have not been announced. Obviously, there are some key pieces to the puzzle yet to fall into place (i.e. some contracts that haven't been signed yet).

Surely an announcement will be made sometime this week.