From the minute...: 02/10/1999 2:13:48
AIDA casting scoop
Although Disney's "Aida" won't be
opening in Chicago for about nine
months, its principal casting is
taking shape, and the big news is
that Adam Pascal, "Rent"'s
original Roger, has won the role of
Radames (created at the Alliance
Theater of Atlanta by Hank
Stratton). And although a number
of prominent ladies have been
auditioned for Amneris (including a
major West End diva), it's almost
guaranteed that Sherie Scott, who
created the role in Atlanta and is
now sparkling in "Over & Over" at
Signature Theater, will again play
Amneris. (Scott and Pascal were
together on Broadway in "Rent").
Heather Headley has owned the
title role since she created it in
Atlanta, and no one else has been
considered for it.....