I should have stated, I meant to have an emphasis on well known shows that wouldn't necessarily fit the traditional "mission" of Encores -- Dear World fits that mission. Donna is one of many people, white and non-white who I'd love to see in that role... but it is a show only even heard of by major musical nerds, and not even all of them have heard the score, and significantly less have ever seen the show.
But being the place that Millie has an asian Millie, or The Producers has a Black Max... that's something I think Encores wants to be and something we'll see more, in part because it's part of the reasoning to be doing these more popular, celebrated or recent shows in this program. |
