Let's discuss the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING casting | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on Broadway and representation
Episode description
Earlier today it was announced that stage and screen star Andrew Barth Feldman would join the cast of the Broadway musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, replacing Tony Award winner Darren Criss.
Andrew will co-star with his real life partner Helen J Shen who plays Claire, taking on the role of the helperbot Oliver.
Amidst some backlash as fans anticipated an Asian actor being cast in this role, Mickey-Jo is talking through the many facets of this nuanced conversation about casting and representation on Broadway...
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00:00 | introduction
02:32 | my first thoughts
07:07 | the other factors
12:55 | why race matters
18:41 | hope for the future
About Mickey-Jo:
As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
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