Who is replacing Olivo? — Page 2

Sutton Ross said: "Let's clear this up right now.

MARISHA WALLACE is currently on the West End.

Marcia Wallace died in 2013.

So, you are both wrong."

I just do not believe it will be Jessie J. They have set a precedent of not casting white performers as Satine and they won’t start now.

Amber Ardolino and Ashley Loren are both white women, and went on for Karen a lot. So, they actually did not set any precedent. Moving forward, it might be different. 

Back in May, (a few weeks after it was announced that Olivo would not be returning to MR) I heard a terrific interview Terry Gross did with Janelle Monae wherein Monae discussed originally coming to New York to study musical theater (after doing musicals in high school) but got frustrated (only woman in her class at AMDA) -- in brief, felt a woman of color would not have significant opportunites in musical theater and would be better off creating music so she left NY for Atlanta. While listening to this, I thought Monae would make really a great Satine - checking so many boxes in the best of all possible ways, including having the acting chops. If not MR, originating a part in a musical should be in Monae's future --kinda a no brainer. Obviously doesn't need the theater acclaim now given numerous film and recording accomplishments - but I can imagine triumphing on Broadway would be sweet.

Updated On: 8/1/21 at 08:10 PM

I can't imagine it would be Jessie J. Didn't she just go through some issues where she couldn't sing that well anymore, and was just diagnosed with a disease that causes dizziness?

pmensky said: "MontegoGlover?"

has been on Broadway in the past 10 years with It Shoulda Been You and Les Mis

jacobsnchz14 said: "nativenewyorker2 said: "Jennifer Damiano"

Super Boy and the Invisible Girl"

That Spider-Man cast sure does like to reunite with old cast mates, huh? Crossing my fingers for this one!

Michael Paulson: "Moulin Rouge!" has found its next Satine: Natalie Mendoza will star in the stage musical when it restarts on Broadway this fall.

https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/1422210593562398728?s=20

Updated On: 8/2/21 at 11:01 AM

I'm not familiar with Mendoza which I find very hopeful. That they didn't just slap a random name into the role to try to draw people in suggests to me that she's gotten the job based on talent. I hope she's terrific. Rooting for her.