Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
#1Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/19/17 at 1:26pm
Alison Luff shared on instagram that she played Charity in the last NYC reading of the Greatest Showman and I was just wondering what characters everyone played. Does anyone have this information? https://instagram.com/p/Bc5MJsWh2XC/
#2Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/19/17 at 11:42pm
I wouldn't be surprised if Jeremy Jordan played Zac Efron's character.
#3Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/19/17 at 11:59pm
I also wonder if Cynthia Erivo played Zendeya's character.
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#4Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 12:57amThere's a video from the reading of the cast performing the last song and apparently Jeremy Jordon sang for Hugh Jackman who wasn't supposed to sing due to his recent skin cancer removal. After a few mins in the video Hugh starts singing anyway because he's so moved by the music. I was wondering if Cynthia was the Zendaya role as well...
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#5Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 1:48amI think I’d be offended if Erivio was replaced by Zendya cause....c’mon...
Clyde15
Leading Actor Joined: 5/9/15
#6Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 2:00amWow just think how killer of a cast that would be on Broadway. I’m gonna need this show adapted ASAP.
#7Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 10:57am
Clyde15 said: "Wow just think how killer of a cast that would be on Broadway. I’m gonna need this show adapted ASAP."
I would love to see Jackman, Jordan, Erivo, Luff and more in a show together, but...let's not start hoping for an adaptation of this movie. I've seen it, and...let's just say we don't need it.
#8Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 12:36pm
It was never a concept of Erivo playing a role that she was later replaced in. Many of these actors were doing this (paid) workshop due to their connection to Pasek and Paul. The studio had an idea of who they were going with for many of the supporting players.
#9Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/20/17 at 10:48pm
Video of the last workshop broadwayboy223 spoke of above: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PluaPvhkIMU
PREPARE FOR A KEALA/CYNTHIA RIFF OFF THAT WILL MELT YOUR FACE
It came out a few days ago to promote the movie and it was all over my facebook. Indeed Jordan sang for Hugh since he could not. At about 4:15, the camera pans to what I can only assume is the "supporting" roles as we see Keala, Cynthia, and I am pretty sure that Andrew Keenan Bolger is there as well. So perhaps he was the one that sang the role of Philip? You only catch the side of his face as he looks down in that moment when it pans over but he has a pretty distinctive face.
#10Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/21/17 at 10:24am
Clickable-Link Santa is here to help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PluaPvhkIMU
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#11Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/24/17 at 4:29pm
Fox has also released another number from the reading, the anthemic THIS IS ME performed by Keala Settle and company --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFEvHWD_NE
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#12Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/24/17 at 4:44pmWould love to see videos of Alison Luff and Cynthia singing some of the music
#13Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/24/17 at 8:15pmi just want to see that whole reading! maybe as a bonus on the blu-ray??
#14Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/25/17 at 12:17am
Daaaaang. Keala made me cry here. Her emotion!
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#15Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/25/17 at 12:47am
Keala Settle Retweeted Hugh Jackman
One of the scariest moments of my life. I was so petrified to let ppl see me that I had to reach for @RealHughJackman’s hand. He hasn’t let go since. This whole room was and remains FAMILY. 
Keala Settle added,
#16Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 12/25/17 at 1:57pm
This new video also confirms beyond a doubt that Andrew was the other guy at the supporting table for the reading so unless Jordan sang both Philip and filled in for Hugh on other songs.... which IS possible now that I think about it. Perhaps Jordan was meant to be Philip but when Hugh suddenly could not sing, who better to step in then someone that knew the songs already and was the closest one in the workshop to Hugh's voice? The only issue would be the duet with them both so have someone else come in and only have to quick learn one song rather than 5 songs. It would also explain why Andrew is so far down the line on the table. Philips would likely be sitting next to whoever is singing Annie's part aka Jordan sitting next to Erivo.
Gosh, these workshop videos are so great. I do hope if they are smart they make them into special features.
jmuep
Chorus Member Joined: 8/11/04
#17Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 1/8/18 at 9:59pm
Watching this clip of "This Is Me" from the reading, who's the actor in the maroon hoodie singing Tom Thumb's part? I recognize him, but am drawing a blank.
#18Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 1/8/18 at 10:25pm
jmuep said: "Watching this clip of "This Is Me" from the reading, who's the actor in the maroon hoodie singing Tom Thumb's part? I recognize him, but am drawing a blank."
Ben Thompson
jmuep
Chorus Member Joined: 8/11/04
#20Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 1/9/18 at 8:46am
LizzieCurry said: "Clickable-LinkSanta is here to help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PluaPvhkIMU"
Hugh Jackman is too pure for this world.
andrew8
Swing Joined: 6/19/18
#21Who played who in the Greatest Showman readings?
Posted: 6/19/18 at 2:31pm
Saw this was put out last month... says it's the debut of Rewrite the Stars and has Cynthia Erivo & Justin Paul singing it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awVL7shpqlE
Updated On: 6/19/18 at 02:31 PM
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