why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?

[5377brian]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:00pm

 It seems like they're waiting for the long time to announce who will be starring in the tour, I don't understand why they don't announce, why would I want to buy tickets  here at the Pantages in Los Angeles if I don't know  who will be playing the title  character?

 

 I just don't want to have them do something like: Ally Sheedy 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:11pm

It was announced in March that it was going to be John Cullum. 

[Sertzo19]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:11pm

There are still nearly 6 months to go before the tour launches, be patient. Who knows, maybe they're not looking to stunt cast the show either. If that's the case, they probably won't announce it until a couple of months or so before the start of the tour. Look at the most recent Cabaret tour, they didn't announce their cast until December and the tour started in late January, I think it's still too soon. 

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:11pm

Jordan, I just had to stifle a laugh at work. 

[Sertzo19]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:13pm

Jordan Catalano said: "It was announced in March that it was going to be John Cullum."

I just burst out laughing at work.

 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:15pm

Jordan Catalano said: "It was announced in March that it was going to be John Cullum. "

 

Don't tease me.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:27pm

Jordan -- in some weird way, that could actually work.  I'd buy a ticket.

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:30pm

5377brian said: "why would I want to buy tickets  here at the Pantages in Los Angeles if I don't know  who will be playing the title  character?"

Individual tickets aren't even on sale for the show yet, so... that does negate the need a bit. That said, if Hedwig was coming near me and tickets were available, I'd buy a nice, close ticket as soon as I could, since I'm going to see the amazing show and not sitting on the fence to decide if I agree with the casting.

Updated On: 4/19/16 at 04:30 PM

[5377brian]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:33pm

Thanks for the snark everyone, I've now been schooled by BBW finest ??

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:34pm

Eh, we lost a few of our finest in the Battle of Murin.

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:35pm

I've heard it's the guy from Scissor Sisters 

[BamaEd]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:36pm

Well, that makes sense now why Hedwig is more a country rock star a la Kris Kristofferson rather than glam. Inspired creative change!

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:36pm

Sondheimite said: "I've heard it's the guy from Scissor Sisters"

They convinced Babydaddy to shave?!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:37pm

What snark?  How schooled?   Jordan made a joke that people appreciated.   Anything that didn't deal with his joke, DID address your question.   6 months out IS early for those kind of announcements, and since you can't get individual tickets yet, doesn't seem like you need to make a decision yet.

[A Canadian in NYC]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:37pm

haterobics said: "Eh, we lost a few of our finest in the Battle of Murin.

 

Bahahaha!!!!!

 

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:54pm

My well reasoned guess is that the tour will use Kevin Cahoon, who has played the role quite a lot and has no problem touring. Perhaps with big names filling in during the major stops.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:57pm

Other high-profile shows going on tour/sit-down productions this fall which haven't announced their cast - Fun Home, Hamilton.

And I think they should cast Eric Stonestreet.

[Adair Haywind]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:07pm

It won't happen, but I'd personally love to see Jared Leto tackle the role.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:13pm

Cracked up at "The Battle of Murin."

[gypsy101]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:18pm

I'm still shocked the New York Times didn't contact me about the story.

[ChildofEarth]

Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:43pm

Valentina3 said: "Other high-profile shows going on tour/sit-down productions this fall which haven't announced their cast - Fun Home, Hamilton.

And I think they should cast Eric Stonestreet.

 

"

Those aren't one man shows, though. Hedwig doesn't sell itself.

I've heard talks, but I'm thinking they are going to go with different people - it's too difficult of a show.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/28/16 at 12:10pm

http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/browse_notice.asp?NoticeID=40878&NoticeType=1

[ACL2006]

Posted: 4/28/16 at 2:02pm

saw that notice. Looks like they'll have a Hedwig u/s on the tour.

[ChildofEarth]

Posted: 4/28/16 at 2:06pm

ACL2006 said: "saw that notice. Looks like they'll have a Hedwig u/s on the tour."

 

Thank goodness. After what happened with John, I was surprised they didn't bring in an understudy for at least Darren.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 4/28/16 at 2:23pm

Not very particular, are they.

HEDWIG: Male. Late 20s – 50s