I don't like the tone of the article and it seems like the Hollywood Bowl isn't ready to announce yet. Wouldn't it have been better to wait for the official press release?
An interesting, but odd choice because these summer shows at the Bowl usually are all about 'names' and I don't think there are too many name performers who could handle doing that choreography. Hiring 'names' in these roles also kind of defeats the whole point of the show...
But anyway, I would expect to see people like Derek and Julianne Hough sprinkled throughout the casting.
Jennifer Garner began her career as a dancer and singer on the stage - I wonder if she could handle Cassie.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
Grease Live obv had an impact on people, as that cast included many of the names people are suggesting. I really think Mario Lopez is aged out of the role, but who knows. I would like to see a big name as Zach.
I really, really, really hope they don't ask Mario Lopez to do the show(as Zach). He really ruined the show on Broadway.
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.
TerrenceIsTheMann said: "Grease Live obv had an impact on people, as that cast included many of the names people are suggesting. I really think Mario Lopez is aged out of the role, but who knows. I would like to see a big name as Zach.
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I'm not arguing FOR Mr. Lopez, but how could he "age out" of the role of Zach? It makes sense that Zach is older then most of those who audition, but why would he have an upper age limit, any more than Fosse or Bennett or Balanchine had an upper age limit when they had to stop directing? Hell, Agnes de Mille was supervising a revival of BRIGADOON from her wheelchair!