You’ve all heard the drama surrounding Orphans. Heck, everyone has, it’s been in the newspaper and talked about so much even my MOTHER heard about it. That’s right. Someone who doesn’t even have anything to do with Broadway called me up to ask about it (I guess having Alex Baldwin in the show will do that, huh?).
Well, in case you’re curious, here is the official description of the show, no off-stage drama included:
Two orphaned brothers live in their decrepit North Philadelphia row house. They survive by petty thievery and a steady diet of tuna fish and daytime television until the violent older brother decides to kidnap Harold (Baldwin), a notorious Chicago gangster. Harold soon becomes becomes the force that will forever change their lives.
Now it’s time for one of you to win two tickets to the show. Luckily it doesn’t start previews until later this month, so this contest will go from now until March 24th! That gives you plenty of time to enter and the winner plenty of time to secure their tickets (tickets will come in voucher form, so many dates are available).
So, how do you enter? Simple, you can enter up to 3 times over the course of the contest.
Entry options (do one or all of the following):
1. Comment below and tell me who you would have replaced Shia Labeouf with if you had been in charge of re-casting (other than Ben Foster who I’m sure is gonna be great! This is just for fun).
2. Tweet the following, “I want to see @OrphansonBway for _______, because I loved him in _______ @BroadwaySpotted”
3. For the first time EVER you can enter via Facebook! We’re giving this a try to see if y’all are interested in having Facebook entries for contests. Head over to Facebook and link to this post, let us know either who you would have replaced Shia Labeouf with or who you’re most excited to see and why. Make sure to tag the @BroadwaySpotted page on Facebook, too so that we can find your entry.
As always, you must be following @BroadwaySpotted to win.
When in doubt, cast Ryan Gosling:)
Andrew Garfield… he was EXCELLENT in Death of a Salesman
I agree with Alana, Ryan Gosling (a girl can dream)
Casey affleck!!!
@yankeegirl51680
Andrew Garfield!!
Eddie Redmayne.
Evan Peters from American Horror Story!
I’d bring in Hunter Parrish. He has celebrity power, Broadway experience, and appeals to a similar demographic as Shia.
Technically he’s old for it, but I would have loved Bradley Cooper, who’s actually from North Philadelphia.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
He has everything you could ask for in an actor. And would bring in big box office cash and name/face recognition.
I would have cast John Gallagher Jr. He’s proven that he can do dramatic plays and can totally pull this character off
Aaron Tveit
I would have to say Joseph Gordon-Levitt for sure as well. I could easily see him doing the part!
I’d have to go with either Aaron Tveit or Joseph Gordon Levitt
Definitely Aaron Tveit!
I’m gonna have to agree w everyone who said Joseph Gordon-Levitt! We need him on Broadway now!
How about a return of Andrew Garfield?
I say Eddie Redmayne. He is one of theatre’s (and films) most promising stars, can act his way out of a cardboard box, and is best friends with Tom Sturridge so the chemistry would’ve been incredible!
I do love Ben Foster though! So can’t wait to see his performance!
kevin bacon
https://twitter.com/madamerkf/status/312078421909979136
tweeted for second entry
Joseph Gordon Levitt is a great idea. Every film he does impresses me. would love to see him on stage.
@gubbabump
Weird, but James Franco!
I would have cast Adam Scott, because i absolutely adored him in Friends with Kids.
Daniel Radcliffe
Chris Pine!
Joseph Gordon Leavitt would be great!
Brian Austin Green would have been a great replacement.
Andrew Garfield
Eddie Redmayne. He was wonderful in Red.
Aaron Tveit! No question about it!
Hunter Parrish would’ve been fantastic!
Eddie Redmayne
Aaron Tveit
Joseph Gordon-Levitt can do.
Justin Timberlake! He’s an excellent actor and ticket sales…through the roof!
Eddie Redmayne would be my choice
Andrew Garfield! He has had experience with drama on Broadway and would be able to deliver a strong performance.
Jeremy Piven, of course!
Joseph Gordon-Leavitt for sure.
Eddie Redmayne.
Seth Numrich!
Ryan Gosling!
Eddie Redmayne
Jonathan Groff!
Lets go with Justin Timberlake for giggles. He seems to be a man with many talents.
Andrew Leeds
Alternate replacement?
Stunt Casting:
Patti LuPone.
Who can really argue with that?
To change his prototypical roles, Justin Bartha (because he is much more talented than some might think from what I have seen him do on stage).
Keith Nobbs!
I’d love to see Freddy Highmore make his Broadway debut. He’s proven he can “play American” so this wouldn’t be a bad role.
Justin Long… think about it!
I’d want Logan Green to do it.
Patrick Heusinger – he was brilliant in Next Fall
Jonathon Groff…no question…although Ben Foster will be amazing…no question.
I would choose Patrick Wilson.
I think I would’ve replaced Shia with Jake Gyllenhaal. What a show.
Ian Somerhalder -could easily BE Tom Sturrige’s brother!
Jonathan Groff
Jeremy Jordon cause he plays bad guy so well.
Andrew Garfield.
Casey Affleck would have been a good choice.
I would have cast Logan Lerman, I just really want to see him on stage in anything.
Normally I’d say/suggest a strictly theatrical personality, but since they’re going more of the ‘Hollywood route’ angle perhaps Ryan Reynolds would’ve been interesting to see perform live?
Ryan Gosling
I’d say either Andrew Garfield (since he was so well-received for Death of a Salesman) or Joe Jonas (for his popularity)
Hunter Parrish or Jonathan Groff!
Jake Gyllenhaal.
T.R. Knight
Richard Fleeshman
Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Ryan Gosling!
I would have cast Aaron Tveit!
Ryan Gosling!
Andrew Garfield!
nathan lane
Definitely Jonathon Groff-
Jim Parsons from Big Bang Theory
Tom Felton
I LOVE this play! I would love to have been considered! Richard Skipper
Daniel Radcliffe!
Skylar Astin from Pitch Perfect
Adam Driver. He’s such a versatile actor with fantastic energies . Saw him in pretty much everything he’s done these past few years. Angels in America , Look back in Anger, and bunch of movies and shows.
Aaron Tveit
How about Dominic Monaghan?
I would have cast Aaron Tveit
Joseph Gordon-Levitt!