Who will replace Ben Platt
Who will replace Ben Platt
#1Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/10/17 at 11:56pm
I know it's far off, but I think it would be interesting to see what others come up with. It sure will be difficult replacing such a talent.
If they wanted someone with similar fame, I was thinking about Greyson Chance, but I'm not sure his voice could withstand the score. I was also thinking of A.J. Holmes since he's a similar style Cunningham to that of Ben. I also read a Chris McCarrel suggestion and I can't decide if it's genius or rubbish.
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#2Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/10/17 at 11:59pm
Hopefully someone who lets the melody breathe.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#4Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 1:57am
BWW needs a cap on amount of threads users can start in a weekly period.
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#6Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 8:23am
Call_me_jorge said: "I know it's far off, but I think it would be interesting to see what others come up with. It sure will be difficult replacing such a talent.
If they wanted someone with similar fame, I was thinking about Greyson Chance, but I'm not sure his voice could withstand the score. I was also thinking of A.J. Holmes since he's a similar style Cunningham to that of Ben. I also read a Chris McCarrel suggestion and I can't decide if it's genius or rubbish.
I used to be obsessed with Greyson when I was in middle school around 6 years ago . He said in a interview when he was younger that he'd love to do theater but I'm not sure if that's still the case. He had a lot of vocal problems when going through puberty which was one of the reasons why Interscope records dropped him but his voice does sounds great now. I've only song I've heard from DEH was "Waving Through A Window" so I can't judge just from that.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#7Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 8:44am
CindersGolightly said: "Hopefully someone who lets the melody breathe.
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Please say you're referring to who/what I think you're referring to...because I'm STILL cackling a mile a minute at that.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#8Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 9:22am
Just please put this in the dream you favorite Broadway performers thread.
#9Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 9:55am
GreasedLightning said: "BWW needs a cap on amount of threads users can start in a weekly period. "
Hey, I just posted...
And this is crazy.
But here's my two cents.
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#10Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 10:37am
I think Seth Numrick would be perfect!
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clb10162
Understudy Joined: 5/26/16
#11Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 11:04am
I love Seth Numrich but I don't think he can pass as a high school student.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#12Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 11:09am
There's no way Seth Numrich can pass as a high school student.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/16
#13Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 11:11am
I'll be graduating college in a few years.
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#14Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 11:19am
What about Ben Cook? He's actually in his late teens (so very passable for high school) and just understudied Jesse Tuck in Tuck Everlasting and played Race in Newsies on tour (and the filmed version).
#15Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 11:43am
I'll vote for either Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone or Carol Channing.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#16Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 12:50pm
I second Carol Channing...She wouldn't miss a show...
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#17Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 12:52pm
This is the role to have Betty Buckley to return to Broadway.
#18Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 1:14pm
clb10162 said: "I love Seth Numrich but I don't think he can pass as a high school student.
"I know he is in his 20s but he played young in Golden Boy and War Horse
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neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#19Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 1:20pm
Seth Numrich is 29. He played the Gentleman Caller in Glass Menagerie over the summer.
clb10162
Understudy Joined: 5/26/16
#20Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 1:48pm
Petralicious said: "clb10162 said: "I love Seth Numrich but I don't think he can pass as a high school student.
"I know he is in his 20s but he played young in Golden Boy and War Horse
War Horse opened 6 years ago, and I don't doubt that he can play a range of ages younger and older than his actual age, just not a high school senior (although of course I could be wrong).
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#21Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 1:59pm
I understand and do not disagree. But remember Heathers and Grease had older people playing teenagers too. I just think he is great!
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#23Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 2:18pm
I heard they're going to draw some eyes and a mouth on a basketball and just play the soundtrack.
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#24Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 2:22pm
AC126748 said: "I heard they're going to draw some eyes and mouth on a basketball and just play the soundtrack."
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#25Who will replace Ben Platt
Posted: 1/11/17 at 2:24pm
Who will be the replacement for Ben Platt's replacement. Think I'll start a thread. Gotta hit that daily quota somehow.
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