This is my first time I've posted a new topic & realize that for regular users here it may be covering a subject already discussed here in the past - so my apologies in advance if that is the case.
I just listened to the Lea Salonga International Tour Cast Recording of R & H's Cinderella from only a couple yrs ago & find her sounding so terrific - why wasn't she given the role in the current production since she already had a history with it?
Should Laura Osnes leave the revival would there be a possibility that Lea take over?
I did see her in the international production ( excellent production values and casting) in Manila of the R&H CINDERELLA and as you can see from the clips she was an appealing Cinderella. This clip was from five years ago, so I do not know whether the last five years have treated her kindly, physically-speaking. The voice is still crystalline!
No, she's doing The Voice right now and she's too old to play Cinderella. But, Audra McDonald would be a great contender to replace Victoria as the Fairy Godmother. But I doubt that the two-time Tony winner would want to replace someone.
I googled images of Lea Salonga from Cinderella. Honestly she doesn't look that old as Cinderella. Granted it was 5 years ago, but I don't see her age as a huge issue as everyone says it is.
That being said, to answer the original poster's question, just because someone has a history with being in a show doesn't mean they'll be called back to do the role. There are many factors to consider, including availability.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
"That being said, to answer the original poster's question, just because someone has a history with being in a show doesn't mean they'll be called back to do the role. There are many factors to consider, including availability."
Not to mention an entirely different creative team and set of producers.