What's also interesting is that I saw a local production of Into the Woods in my area of residence back in 2015 where The Baker's Wife was played by Laurel Harris. She's someone who got to play Elphaba in Wicked opposite Kara Lindsay as Glinda.

Although better known for her film work, Frances McDormand is another theater veteran who should and I predict eventually will win a Kennedy Center Honor.

I can see it now: Monica's restaurant is where the seindld cast is eating at the same time as the Friends cast celebrating Joey's recent Daytime emmy win (all the kids r there too or I revolt). And they interact after a blackout or are snowed in for

Carnegie Hall is set to present a concert version of Anyone Can Whistle starring Vanessa Williams on March 10th, 2022. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Vanessa-Williams-Will-Lead-ANYONE-CAN-WHISTLE-as-a-Part-of-MasterVoices-Season-at-Carnegie-Ha

Anna: Claire Foy Alice: Emma Corrin Dan: Tom Hiddleston Larry: Jamie Parker

AmelieRose wrote:

Emily Blunt as Blanche Dubois, Vanessa Kirby as Stella Kowalski, Adam Driver as Stanley Kowalski,

Don't know if you're aware, but Vanesss Kirby already played Stella opposite Gillian Anderson as Blanche and Ben Fost

I would recommend someone with an actual mental disability as Clara. I've worked with some who could play the part.

Jean Valjean: Josh Groban Javert: Colman Domingo Fantine: Sara Bareilles Éponine: Ariana DeBose Marius: Ben Platt Cosette: Stephanie Styles Enjolras: Anthony Ramos Thénardier: Alan Cumming Madame Thénardier: Da'Vine Joy Randolph