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Who is replacing Olivo?

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#50Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#51Who is replacing Olivo?
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.




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BCfitasafiddle
#52Who is replacing Olivo?
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
#53Who is replacing Olivo?
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

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#54Who is replacing Olivo?
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.


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

Globefan
#55Who is replacing Olivo?
Posted: 8/2/21 at 11:56am

Natalie was also in the original film 

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#56Who is replacing Olivo?
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. 


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#57Who is replacing Olivo?
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


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BCfitasafiddle
#58Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#59Who is replacing Olivo?
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. 


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#60Who is replacing Olivo?
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
#61Who is replacing Olivo?
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. 

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#62Who is replacing Olivo?
Posted: 8/2/21 at 12:29pm

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

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#63Who is replacing Olivo?
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


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

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#64Who is replacing Olivo?
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

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#65Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#66Who is replacing Olivo?
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.




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#67Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#68Who is replacing Olivo?
Posted: 8/2/21 at 3:40pm

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

Dolly80
#69Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#70Who is replacing Olivo?
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?


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#71Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

 


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Dolly80
#72Who is replacing Olivo?
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.

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#73Who is replacing Olivo?
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).


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#74Who is replacing Olivo?
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


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