why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
5377brian
Understudy Joined: 3/15/16
#1 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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
#2 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:11pm
It was announced in March that it was going to be John Cullum.
#3 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
#4 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:11pm
Jordan, I just had to stifle a laugh at work.
#5 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
#6 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:27pm
Jordan -- in some weird way, that could actually work. I'd buy a ticket.
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#8 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
5377brian
Understudy Joined: 3/15/16
#9 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:33pm
Thanks for the snark everyone, I've now been schooled by BBW finest ??
#10 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:34pm
Eh, we lost a few of our finest in the Battle of Murin.
Sondheimite
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/14
#11 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:35pm
I've heard it's the guy from Scissor Sisters
Broadway World's Fireman.
BamaEd
Chorus Member Joined: 3/25/09
#12 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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!
#13 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#14 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#15 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 4:37pm
haterobics said: "Eh, we lost a few of our finest in the Battle of Murin.
Bahahaha!!!!!
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#16 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
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#17 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
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Adair Haywind
Leading Actor Joined: 4/2/14
#18 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:07pm
It won't happen, but I'd personally love to see Jared Leto tackle the role.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#19 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:13pm
Cracked up at "The Battle of Murin."
#20 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/19/16 at 5:18pm
I'm still shocked the New York Times didn't contact me about the story.
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#21 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
#22 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/28/16 at 12:10pm
http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/browse_notice.asp?NoticeID=40878&NoticeType=1
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#23 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/28/16 at 2:02pm
saw that notice. Looks like they'll have a Hedwig u/s on the tour.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#24 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
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.
#25 why no announcement on who will be starring in Hedwig tour?
Posted: 4/28/16 at 2:23pm
Not very particular, are they.
HEDWIG: Male. Late 20s – 50s
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
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