#also Ben Platt and Eva Noblezada are gonna be there

[waydownhdstwn]

Is anyone gonna screenrecord that rent reunion thing because I’m not paying $25 for this when jlp is giving a free concert…

[thewhizzyhead]

Tag, you're it!

Rules: Answer the questions and tag 20 people, either mutuals or followers you would like to know better.

Got Tagged By: @mademoiselle-princesse thank youuuuu

Name/Nickname: Izzy (from Felizziety), most friends just call me Iz/Ez

Gender: Cisgender Female

Astrological Sign: Aries

Birthday: April 3 (I feel honored to share this birthday with Rachel motherfucking Bloom of Crazy Ex Girlfriend, also it's the anniversary of ice cream sundaes LOOK IT UP)

Height: 4'9'' tiny correction so i double checked and I'm actually 4'11" so yeah (YES IM SMALL FOR A 15 YEAR OLD)

Sexuality: Bi/Pans (still figuring that part out tho)

Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw (with a dash of Slytherin)

Blanket Count: Always 1, thickness varies on the weather

Nationality/Country: Filipina (with American Descent, my mom's half Fil Half American so) currently residing in the Philippines

Occupation: High School student

Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Listening to music (mostly musicals), watching video games

Other Blogs: @six-the-musical-news yayyy

Fav Book: Renegades/Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

Fav Movie: Wreck-it-Ralph

Fav Color: Any shade of blue really

Fav Season: There are only 2 seasons in the Philippines so of course I'm gonna pick the wet one (but I guess um winter even though I have never experienced that)

Fav Animal: Dogs, especially bulldogs and pugs

Last Movie I Watched: i don't actually remember haha it's been a long while since I've actually sit down and watched a movie

Last Song I Listened To: Grow As We Go - Ben Platt

Last Book I Read: Many Waters - Madeleine L'Eingle

Inspiration or Muse: In terms of writing I guess Lin Manuel Miranda, then in musical theatre well a lot, especially the golden trio of Lea Salonga, Rachel Ann Go and Eva Noblezada

Meaning of URL: 7th Grade classmates combined "whiz" with "izzy" = whizzy and the name stuck, then I combined "Whizzy" with potterhead (cause I was obsessed with HP back then) and the username stuck, I use it in basically (almost) every social media site now

Dream Destination: Definitely wanna go to either NYC or London, but I wanna travel the whole world so let's say the whole world

Dream Job: Mainly being a playwright (cough and writing my own musicals cough) but anything that has anything to do with writing works for me! Also being a musical theatre actress would be amazing! And i guess law too

Tagging: @peace-of-theatre @tvandmusicals @annabanana2401 @insertmusicaltheatrepunhere @whenallthestarscollide @qualquercoisa945 @aimieshoward @a-slightly-cracked-egg and if other's wanna use this, feel free to go ahead!

[jemsjadependant]

4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 23, 31, 34, 35???

4. The Broadway version, mostly because that’s the one I saw!

5. So Les Mis is my favorite musical, and I honestly don’t know what I’d change.  I guess I’d making the lighting a little brighter (based on the recent Broadway revival and current North American tour productions).  I’m a huge sucker for facial expressions in acting, and I’d want all audience members to be able to see the faces of the cast!

8. Top three Broadway actors (in no particular order): Ben Platt, Aaron Tveit, Michael Arden; Top three Broadway actresses (in no particular order): Christy Altomare, Lea Salonga, Eva Noblezada (also Hailey Kilgore)

12. I’m gonna say both romantic and platonic cause I can’t pick just one lol!  My favorite romantic duo is definitely Peter and Jason from Bare: A Pop Opera, and my favorite platonic duo is Esmeralda and Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

13. For Forever tbh (just based on the cast recording as the question suggests, if we’re talking actual staging in the show I’d say Waving Through a Window).

14. Boublil and Schonberg, indisputably.

15. I think it would entirely depend on which Broadway fave I was meeting because they have all had impacts on my life in different ways.  This question is also assuming I would be able to speak coherently, and if I met Michael Arden, I’m not sure I’d be able to.

18. Catherine in Pippin and Sonya from Great Comet.  Or Darlene Watkins in Titanic.  If this is disregarding singing ability/vocal range/gender, then I could also do just about anybody in Les Mis too.

23. So the first one that came to mind is a meta-ish moment that the production of Brigadoon that I’m working on has kind of added in.  Since Jeff is onstage for Almost Like Being in Love for some reason, we have him HILARIOUSLY reacting to Fiona’s entrance when she starts singing, as well as now when Tommy starts singing to him too.  We’ve been in rehearsal for over a month and it still KILLS me every time.  Also the ending of Pippin.  Oof.

31. Get ready folks.  I’m dreamcasting as many roles as I can in Les Mis.  I might use some people who have already played the roles if I have to, but I’ll do my best to not do that.

Jean Valjean: John Owen-JonesJavert: Patrick Page (I know the ages of those two don’t line up with Hugo’s canon but I need it to happen)Bishop of Digne: Colm WilkinsonFantine: Christy AltomareCosette: Denee BentonThenardier: Gavin LeeMadame Thenardier: Jenny Galloway (she is and always will be Mme T)Marius Pontmercy: Joshua GrossoEponine: Ciara ReneeEnjolras: Hyoie O’GradyGrantaire: George BlagdenCourfeyrac: Chris McCarrellCombeferre: Charlie BradyJean Prouvaire: Charlie StempFeuilly: Jay Armstrong JohnsonJoly: Nicholas BaraschLesgles: Killian DonnellyBahorel: Alistair Brammer (I know he’s technically not in the musical, but I wanted to include him because he is just as valid as the other Amis)

34. Michael Arden 100%.  His directing of the revival of Spring Awakening is what made me want to go into directing, and I’d love to thank him and just learn about his experiences as a performer and director (cause Hunchback is one of my favorite musicals).

35. Oh I’m a SUCKER for large ensemble numbers where different parts layer on top of each other and they all come together in one beautiful blast of sound and harmonies (like in One Day More, Esmeralda, or the Tonight Quintet).

This was SO fun but way more challenging than I was expecting!  I LOVE IT

[broadwaybuzz14]

My Tony Predictions

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen)- I predict Ben Platt will win this. He has been favored to win this award since last June. He is receiving rave reviews in Dear Evan Hansen, and from what I’ve seen and heard, he’s brilliant. The cast album has been non stop in my bedroom and I personally can’t get enough of his voice. His singing in the track Words Fail earns a Tony all by itself. I’m seeing the show in August and crossing my fingers I’ll be seeing his portrayal of Evan Hansen. 

Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen

Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)- This is Josh Groban’s Broadway debut and I think it’s safe to say he’s a keeper. If you’ve heard Josh Groban sing, then you know he is Tony worthy. He has gotten rave reviews in the Great Comet, and is sure to be a Tony nominee come next month. 

Christian Borle (Falsettos)- Christian Borle is a two time Tony winner and this year he might be a two time nominee for his roles in Falsettos and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. So it’s safe to say you never count Borle out of the race. Falsettos made a huge impression on Broadway this fall and despite its close in January, it shall not be forgotten come May. 

Andy Karl (Groundhog Day)- Andy Karl is fresh off an Olivier win last Sunday for his role in Groundhog Day in London. Despite the show stepping off on a shaky foot, Karl is a two time Tony nominee and is sure to be in the Tony race this year. 

Corey Cott (Bandstand)- I’m gonna give my last slot to Corey Cott. If nominated, Cott will be seen as an underdog in this category. But, I know what Cott is capable of and I believe he is Tony worthy. With his performances in Newsies and Gigi, Cott is an outstanding vocalist and I really hope he gets Tony nominated!

Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Laura Osnes (Bandstand)- Laura is already a two time Tony nominee and I think she’s overdue for a Tony. She’s a brilliant singer and puts so much emotion into her work. She dances and even sings upside down in Bandstand. Have you see the rehearsal footage? Ms. Osnes deserves some Tony love. 

Denee Benton ( Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812)-  Denee Benton has sure made an impression on Broadway in her debut as Natasha. I’ve heard nothing but great things about her performance and I would be surprised if the Tony committee left her out. 

Denee Benton

Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon)- Lea Salonga won her Tony in 1991 for Miss Saigon, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Noblezada does too. Have you seen the video of Salonga and Noblezada singing The Movie in My Mind? Noblezada sounds amazing. 

Bette Midler (Hello Dolly!)- Bette is already iconic in this role and the show has been doing amazing in the grosses. With other Broadway icons like Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole, who could also be nominated, it might be hard for Bette or anyone to secure their spot, but I’ll put my money on Bette. 

Christy Altomare (Anastasia)- I’m giving my last slot to Christy Altomare for Anastasia. Altomare and the show have been getting constant buzz, despite it having not officially opened on Broadway yet! So I think this is a girl to watch and her performance of Journey to the Past?.. amazing. 

I think this is the toughest category this year. There is so many actresses I am missing that could also get nominated, so I’m really unsure of who will win. 

Best Musical

Dear Evan Hansen- I think Dear Evan Hansen will win best musical. 

Groundhog Day

 Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812

Come From Away

 We'll find out the nominees May 2nd, until then I'd love to hear your predictions as well! 

 Happy Tonys!