It's Me!!!! (Sara Bareilles)

I just overheard someone saying they wanted Sara Bareilles as Elphaba for the Wicked movie and this is a casting choice that I could actually get behind. I'm not too familiar with Bareilles and her work, but I'm sure the more she inches her way into the theatre community I'll become a fan. SIDE NOTE: Overall, I am very concerned about how this Wicked movie will go. The way this show is written is just so incredibly stagey. From the script to the score to many of the special effects (I.E. flying elements). "Defying Gravity" is the most well-known song in that gorgeous score, but the way it was pulled off is completely stage magic and will be really difficult to translate to the screen without it looking very cheesy and cartoony. Anyway, back to the casting element. I could probably get behind Bareilles as Elphaba, and again as previously stated I'm not too familiar with her, but, from what I do know about her she works hard and commits to any project she is given. I know she worked her a*s off when composing the music for Waitress and I've heard nothing but great things about her when she took over the role of Jenna. From what I have heard of her voice it is top notch and very strong, yet unique. I can not yet comment on her acting skills, but I will be able to when I watch Jesus Christ Superstar Live! Now while I do think Bareilles is a bit old to do the part (She'll be 40 by the time the film is released) I think she'd be a much better option than others... *COUGH* *COUGH* Lea Michele *COUGH* *COUGH* and Bareilles would again work her a*s off in this role and not do a carbon copy performance of Elphaba like others would... *COUGH* *COUGH* Lea Michele *COUGH* *COUGH* So it would be a yes from me for Bareilles as Elphie, although we all know that it will most likely be Anna Kendrick. (I do love Kendrick, but she is such an obvious choice for the role that it's almost too easy for her to do it.)

The Last Midnight: April

Lady Windermere's Fan
Theatre: Vaudeville Theatre (West End)
Opened: January 22, 2018
Closing: April 7, 2018
Olivier Awards: N/A

Long Day's Journey into Night
Theatre: Wyndham's Theatre (West End)
Opened: January 27, 2018
Closing: April 8, 2018
Olivier Awards:
Best Actress for Lesley Manville [Pending]

The Birthday Party
Theatre: Harold Pinter Theatre (West End)
Opened: January 18, 2018
Closing: April 14, 2018
Olivier Awards: N/A

The Grinning Man
Theatre: Trafalgar Studios (West End)
Opened: December 6, 2017
Closing: April 14, 2018
Olivier Awards: N/A

Rocktopia
Theatre: Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
Opened: March 20, 2018
Closing: April 29, 2018
Tony Awards: N/A

Fresh-Blooded Principles in Wicked

Wicked is known for its multiple reuses of cast members and it's really annoying me (I've ranted about this on Twitter to no end) and I figured why not take a look at just how recently there has been fresh blooded character in each of the current productions of Wicked (Minus the 2nd UK Tour because there has been no cast change yet.*) Now, my definition of a fresh-blooded principle is one that has never been in any production before and has not been the understudy or the standby prior to being a principle. I've listed the dates that they have been in the show and that includes any vacations or medical leaves.
If a person's name is underlined that means they are currently in the show

• Broadway
• Elphaba: Lindsay Mendez (May 2013-Feb. 2014)
• Glinda: Jenni Barber (Feb. 2014-Nov. 2014)
• Fiyero: Michael Campayno (August 2016-July 2017)
• The Wizard: Peter Scolari (Feb. 2016-Feb. 2017)
• Madame Morrible: Sheryl Lee Ralph (Nov. 2016-April 2017, June 2017-July 2017)
• Boq: Robin de Jesús (Dec. 2014-Feb. 2016)
• Nessarose: Dawn Cantwell (Feb. 2016-June 2017)
• Dr. Dillamond: Michael Genet (Feb. 2016-Feb. 2017)
• 2nd US Tour
• Elphaba: Jessica Vosk (Sep. 2016-Sept. 2017)
• Glinda: Carrie St. Louis (Nov. 2014-Dec. 2015)
• Fiyero: Jon Robert Hall (Sep. 2017-January 2018, March 2018-Current)
• The Wizard: Stuart Zagnit (Aug. 2015-Nov. 2016)
• Madame Morrible: Isabel Keating (Nov. 2016-Nov. 2017)
• Boq: Cole Dolman (March 2018-Current)
• Nessarose: Kristen Martin (Sep. 2016-June 2017)
• Dr. Dillamond: Harry Bouvy (Feb. 2017-Feb. 2018)
• West End
• Elphaba: Rachel Tucker (March 2010-Oct. 2012)
• Glinda: Sophie Evans (July 2017-Current)
• Fiyero: Oliver Savile (Sep. 2015-July 2017)
• The Wizard: Andy Hockley (July 2017-Current)
• Madame Morrible: Melanie La Barrie (July 2017-Current)
• Boq: Jack Lansbury (July 2017-Current)
• Nessarose: Sarah McNicholas (Jan. 2017-July 2017)
• Dr. Dillamond: Sean Kearns (Sep. 2015-Sep. 2016)

I find it strange how the West End along with the 2nd US Tour are the only companies that currently have fresh-blooded principles. Maybe it's just because I'm weird, but that really bothers me. ESPECIALLY the fact that it has been over 4 years since Broadway or the West End have had a fresh-blooded Elphaba! If the next cast changes coming up do not have some fresh blooded people I will scream!

*The 2nd UK Tour opened November 2017 and still features the original cast of that tour. However, a majority of its principal cast was transferred over from the international tour or from the previous UK Tour. The only fresh blooded principles were Aaron Sidwell as Fiyero and Amy Ross as Elphaba. (Whom I love!)

My Two Show Day

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've done a more personal post and I'm sorry, but college is keeping this theatre kid busy. However, tomorrow is a busy theatre day for me because I'm going to see two different shows! I plan on seeing The Bluest Eye at Arden Theatre Company at 2pm and then after that, I'm going to see Noises Off at Walnut Street Theatre and I absolutely can not wait! I am currently working on my next post which is my (somewhat) annual Tony Awards Predictions series and the first part will be hosted the night before the Tony Award nominations (Nominations are announced May 1st.) I also have a few more tricks up my sleeve that may take place this summer and I'll let you guys know what happens!