Who is replacing Olivo?- Page 3

[Tag]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:32am

Sauja said: "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."

Or you know...they couldn't get anyone.

This announcement is quite hilarious, considering the names being floated around.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:37am

Tag said: "Sauja said: "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."

Oryou know...they couldn't get anyone.

This announcement is quite hilarious, considering the names being floated around."

I always love the speculation game, it's always the same few names, regardless of the role or the production.

That said, I'm thrilled. An unexpected but exciting choice.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:41am

Happy to see a name I don't know in an announcement for a starring role on Broadway!

[Shaun Tossell]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:51am

I'm beyond jealous that the Broadway production gets to have Natalie as their Satine.

She was my Gigi in the West End production of Miss Saigon, which sparked my musical theatre obsession.

You're all in for a treat, she's incredible X x x

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:51am

Considering Mendoza is already apart of the Moulin Rouge family and has worked with Timber’s in the past, this casting makes perfect sense. One of my suggestions earlier was TV Carpio, who ended up replacing her in Spider-Man. I can still see her ending up in the role in one of the productions coming up.
 

Also, looks like there’s some turnover in the ensemble. Notably, Paloma Garcia-Lee and Max Clayton are not returning.

Updated On: 8/2/21 at 11:51 AM

[Globefan]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:56am

Natalie was also in the original film 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:07pm

She looks great! Can't wait for this... hopefully Tveit can stir up some more chemistry with her.

As for the ensemble, I'm so glad to see this one is getting lots of fresh legs. In addition to Ardolino not returning (she was cast in Hamilton), Max Clayton, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Morgan Marcell, Brandt Martinez, Jodi McFadden, Kevyn Morrow, Caleb Marshall, Justin Prescott, Yurel Echezarreta, and Kevin Curtis have all departed the production. 

I have also noticed that the show has a new music director/conductor: Julie McBride (who you may remember from SpongeBob), replacing Cian McCarthy. This is according to the official MR website. 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:08pm

Here's a fun/cheesy music video she and her sister Rebecca (also a musical theatre performer) did in 2000: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cntC9HAPs&ab_channel=ChrissieKerrison

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:09pm

Max Clayton has become a New York Real Estate Agent. 

Perhaps he'll be in a new production coming to Broadway.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:10pm

BCfitasafiddle said: "Max Clayton has become a New York Real Estate Agent.

Perhaps he'll be in a new production coming to Broadway."

Pretty sure he’s involved with Music Man in some way. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:10pm

Shaun Tossell said: "I'm beyond jealous that the Broadway production gets to have Natalie as their Satine.

She was my Gigi in the West End production of Miss Saigon, which sparked my musical theatre obsession.

You're all in for a treat, she's incredible X x x"

 

If y’all aren’t part of Shaun’s Facebook group “All Things West End”, you should really join. One of my favorite Facebook theater groups.

 

[Philly Theater Girl]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:20pm

Jordan Levinson said: "She looks great! Can't wait for this... hopefully Tveit can stir up some more chemistry with her.

As for the ensemble, I'm so glad to see this one is getting lots of fresh legs. In addition to Ardolino not returning (she was cast inHamilton), Max Clayton, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Morgan Marcell, Brandt Martinez, Jodi McFadden, Kevyn Morrow, Caleb Marshall, Justin Prescott,Yurel Echezarreta, and Kevin Curtis have all departed the production.

I have also noticed that the show has a new music director/conductor: Julie McBride (who you may remember fromSpongeBob), replacing Cian McCarthy. This is according to the official MR website."

I'm surprised to see how many people in the ensemble aren't returning. A few of them have been involved since the labs so pre-2018. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:29pm

Wow, she is so beautiful and sounds wonderful. Looking forward! 

[Huss417]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:36pm

BCfitasafiddle said: "Max Clayton has become a New York Real Estate Agent.

Perhaps he'll be in a new production coming to Broadway."

Max Clayton's thighs need to be back on Broadway! :)

http://www.theensemblist.com/blog/2019/1/17/the-cast-of-moulin-rouge-will-blow-our-minds

Updated On: 8/2/21 at 12:36 PM

[Shaun Tossell]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 1:38pm

Naww that's very sweet of you x x x Updated On: 8/2/21 at 01:38 PM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 2:12pm

Huss417 said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "Max Clayton has become a New York Real Estate Agent.

Perhaps he'll be in a new production coming to Broadway."

Max Clayton's thighs need to be back on Broadway! :)

http://www.theensemblist.com/blog/2019/1/17/the-cast-of-moulin-rouge-will-blow-our-minds"

I remember he was Hugh's stand-in for some Music Man rehearsals and he was previously in Hello, Dolly so I wouldn't be surprised if he's committed to that show already.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 2:21pm

Jordan Levinson said: "As for the ensemble, I'm so glad to see this one is getting lots of fresh legs."

While it's great to get some fresh legs, we'll all miss Max Clayton's. Unless The Music Man is incorporating short shorts into their costuming.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:11pm

She's Australian? They couldn't give the part to an American actor? I don't want to be all "They're takin' our jerbs!" but...

Strange that so many ensemble members have left. Makes you wonder if some of that is tied to the backstage culture of the show especially in light of Olivo's departure.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:40pm

She's also Filipino and Spanish. Why do you care where she's from?

[Dolly80]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:40pm

Philly Theater Girl said: "Jordan Levinson said: "She looks great! Can't wait for this... hopefully Tveit can stir up some more chemistry with her.

As for the ensemble, I'm so glad to see this one is getting lots of fresh legs. In addition to Ardolino not returning (she was cast inHamilton), Max Clayton, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Morgan Marcell, Brandt Martinez, Jodi McFadden, Kevyn Morrow, Caleb Marshall, Justin Prescott,Yurel Echezarreta, and Kevin Curtis have all departed the production.

I have also noticed that the show has a new music director/conductor: Julie McBride (who you may remember fromSpongeBob), replacing Cian McCarthy. This is according to the official MR website."

I'm surprised to see how many people in the ensemble aren't returning. A few of them have been involved since the labs so pre-2018."

I think you answered your own point.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:49pm

Yes, she's Australian. Maybe she's here because we sent so many Americans Down Under to be in Come from Away?

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:53pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "She's Australian? They couldn't give the part to an American actor? I don't want to be all "They're takin' our jerbs!" but..."

 

With that comment, you have told me everything I need to know or want to know about you.

 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 4:09pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "She's Australian? They couldn't give the part to an American actor? I don't want to be all "They're takin' our jerbs!" but...

Strange that so many ensemble members have left. Makes you wonder if some of that is tied to the backstage culture of the show especially in light of Olivo's departure."

With that logic, London wouldn’t have the pleasure of enjoying Sutton Foster in Anything Goes right now , and all of the other actors who get to work elsewhere in theatre would have to stay in their own countries. 
 

What a horrible loss that would be for audiences everywhere.

 

I think she looks incredible and her casting has made me want to see the show again. I never bought Olivio in the role and I have a feeling Mendoza will really deliver.

[binau]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 4:21pm

There was also ‘controversy’ about an American actor playing the leading player in Pippin in Australia (though I am sympathetic that it was probably the best and easiest option). While in principle I agree you want to give opportunities for local talent it’s pretty give/take about swapping Americans around the world (well, I’d say America usually is on the winning side).

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 8/2/21 at 5:01pm

Huss417 said: "BCfitasafiddle said: "Max Clayton has become a New York Real Estate Agent.

Perhaps he'll be in a new production coming to Broadway."

Max Clayton's thighs need to be back on Broadway! :)

http://www.theensemblist.com/blog/2019/1/17/the-cast-of-moulin-rouge-will-blow-our-minds"

So thirsty… lol