Who could replace Josh Groban?- Page 4

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 10:59pm

Leisie93 said: "Could Ramin Karimloo do it? Or is he booked to do Chess? Or is his voice type too high?"

Could be wrong, but I’m under the impression this isn’t happening anymore right now. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 11:20pm

Ramin as Sweeney would be INCREDIBLE.

[pmensky]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 11:25pm

Jordan Catalano said: "My boy Bryan the BA is saying a California based rapper is going to be replacing Annaleigh, so if that holds true they decided to stay open past their original closing. I have no clue who that could be, though."

Janelle Monae?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 11:26pm

Jordan Catalano said: "My boy Bryan the BA is saying a California based rapper is going to be replacing Annaleigh, so if that holds true they decided to stay open past their original closing. I have no clue who that could be, though."

Fergie?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/30/23 at 11:34pm

pmensky said: "Jordan Catalano said: "My boy Bryan the BA is saying a California based rapper is going to be replacing Annaleigh, so if that holds true they decided to stay open past their original closing. I have no clue who that could be, though."

Janelle Monae?"

God, I hope not. I can’t afford to be at every show which I’d have to be if that happened 

[BJR]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 11:30am

Jordan Catalano said: "My boy Bryan the BA is saying a California based rapper is going to be replacing Annaleigh, so if that holds true they decided to stay open past their original closing. I have no clue who that could be, though."

Whaaaa who on earth. Certainly not one of the A List rappers like Megan, Nicki, Doja, or Cardi. Who could this be that would be an actual draw?

[DoTheDood]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 1:50pm

pmensky said: "Jordan Catalano said: "My boy Bryan the BA is saying a California based rapper is going to be replacing Annaleigh, so if that holds true they decided to stay open past their original closing. I have no clue who that could be, though."

Janelle Monae?"

Monáe is from Kansas City and their record studio is based in Atlanta, so as much as I am manifesting Monáe's stage debut, this doesn't seem it

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 1:57pm

I've heard it's Estelle a British rapper/singer who does a voice on Stephen Universe. I've also heard the show is in fact closing with Groban's contract and the Lunt has a booked tenant for the spring so I've no idea what to believe.

[pmensky]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 2:14pm

nasty_khakis said: "I've heard it's Estelle a British rapper/singer who does a voice on Stephen Universe. I've also heard the show is in fact closing with Groban's contract and the Lunt has a booked tenant for the spring so I've no idea what to believe."

I thought of Estelle, but aside from her voiceover work in animation, she really doesn’t have any solid acting credits. I don’t think they’d hire someone without a decent acting resume for this particular production. I think they’d cast a seasoned Broadway performer who doesn’t have a strong following outside the theatre before they’d cast Estelle. I don’t think she’d do anything for the box office.

[Ensemble1691149078]

Posted: 10/1/23 at 2:28pm

Leisie93 said: "Could Ramin Karimloo do it? Or is he booked to do Chess? Or is his voice type too high?"

Ramin is a lyric baritone, so he could maybe hit those lows, but not as good as a lower, heartier baritone like Groban. Although I did hear him hit a really nice low F in an instagram video, so who knows.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/4/23 at 5:51pm

Take with the tiniest grain of salt:

On Las Culturistas, one of the boys claims to have heard that Nicki Minaj is in negotiations. (A hilarious episode with the authors of DICKS THE MUSICAL where they lovingly refer to Sara Bareilles as an “old alto.&rdquo

But that could just be them reading this board. 

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 10/4/23 at 5:55pm

Also, total grain of salt/this is probably not true/total hearsay, but I've heard they do hope to extend and an offer is out to Jake Gyllenhaal to replace Groban.

This rapper rumor is new to me, very interesting.

[noradesmond]

Posted: 10/5/23 at 5:33pm

Jake Gyllenhaal. I don't know if he could handle the lower notes but imagine his take on the role.

[marytylermoore]

Posted: 10/5/23 at 5:53pm

Nicki Minaj as Lovett is the gayest, most insane casting choice I've ever heard, and I'm ready to mortgage my home to buy a ticket

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 12:15am

While I’ve heard the jake gyllenhal rumor swirling. I’ve heard more talk (by people closer to the decision making) that the show closes at the end of grobans contract in January and the Lunt is already lined up with its next tenant. 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 3:33am

Chatting with a friend about this and she thinks Harry Connick could do it and generate some revenue.  I thought he was a decent Warbucks but disliked him in The Sting. I don’t see him as Sweeney. I’d rather Cheyenne but he’s not big enough to compete with Groban revenue.

[Noideawhatimdoinghere]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 4:16am

Where did you hear that the show was closing? 

Aaron Tveit is learning the show (won't tell you how I know that). He has been very vocal about wanting to play Sweeney since..really since 2013. But especially this year that Sweeney is actually running.  He also has Tommy Kail connections. He's also a big enough name to extend the show's run or keep it going, and he's a good friend to Annaleigh Ashford. Otherwise I've also heard the Gyllenhaal rumor. I really hope it's not closing:/

Updated On: 10/6/23 at 04:16 AM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 10:34am

Aaron Tveit is a super-talented guy, but I do not see him in this role at all. If they are going to go with a Broadway dude with some TV/film exposure, Raul Esparza would be more appropriate and bring in just as many (or as few) ticket sales.

[Noideawhatimdoinghere]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:09am

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Aaron Tveit is a super-talented guy, but I do not see him in this role at all. If they are going to go with a Broadway dude with some TV/film exposure, Raul Esparza would be more appropriate and bring in just as many (or as few) ticket sales."

His Christian & John Wilkes Booth make ME see him in the role at least. And vocally I think it would fit, which many might disagree with me on since he's known for a very light lyric tenor. But recently his voice has darkened and it sits lower, and is much fuller than before. He also sounds more classical. So I can both see it and hear it. Even though he would still definitely have the highest, lightest voice of every Sweeneys ever, even if his voice is darker now. He's a versatile actor and vocalist. And he certainly has grown into his Sondheim. He got rave reviews for both Booth and Bobby. I agree that Raúl would make a great Sweeney too! I'm hoping they extend and just let a bunch of Broadway vets live out their Sweeney dream. Which probably won't happen, but hey, one can dream. I would also love to see Jason Danieley as Sweeney!!! 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:11am

The key to actually selling tickets is a star bigger than Groban (or at least one appealing to a different demographic). Tveit + Ashford aren't that in the slightest.

Unless Jeffrey Seller just wants to blow some HAMILTON profits on it and burn money every week with, like, Josh Henry & Bonnie Milligan, which I'd gladly see.

Updated On: 10/6/23 at 11:11 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:16am

^ I'd buy that ticket in a heartbeat! 

[singer234]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:27am

I need Laura Bell Bundy in there as Lovett right now. Unless it’s gonna be Nicki.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:46am

I mean, if we're just dream casting now, how about Will and Audra?

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 10/6/23 at 11:51am

barcelona20 said: "I mean, if we're just dream casting now, how about Will and Audra?"

Will is leaving ABN so it's not a completely out there suggestion 

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:23pm

looks like we got our wish, since he just announced the show is not closing in January. They must have found a replacement. Makes sense since the show is selling out still. Money wasted if it closed. its more about the music and Sondheim than the star.