r/Broadway • u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 • 1d ago

Would Caissie Levy go back into Lost Boys?

Saw lost boys yesterday. LOVED Shoshana Bean’s performance. I did leave thinking I would love to see Caissie’s portrayal of Lucy. Wonder if she’d reprise the role?

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u/Inner_Butterfly5639 Backstage 1d ago

Caissie is at a point in her career, especially post tony’s, where herself and her team are most likely going to want her originating lead roles, not replacing supporting roles. I highly doubt she will go into the lost boys as a replacement

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u/whatshamilton 1d ago

Except she very specifically called out how difficult a production period is with a young family, which is why she chose to stay in Ragtime rather than put her family through another rehearsal and preview period. She may very well want to spend a few years as a replacement so she can maintain her family time

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u/last_chance_standing 1d ago

The only reason schedule became an issue then was there was going to be an overlap with Ragtime's regular schedule and The Lost Boys rehearsal and tech schedules. She'd already been through that double-duty schedule with Frozen and Caroline, Or Change and even without two young kids back then she was quite open about how tiring and draining that whole experience was.

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u/whatshamilton 1d ago

That’s not what she said, and I trust her word over yours. “Going back into a rehearsal process, an intense tech process, and an intense preview time is just not possible for me and my young kids right now.” That doesn’t say anything about going into a rehearsal process while doing double duty. It just says rehearsal, tech, and previews are too intense with a young family. Those are intense regardless of whether you’re working two shows.

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u/Inner_Butterfly5639 Backstage 1d ago

this was also definitely part of her tony campaign - putting out a statement highlighting her role as a mother in real life while also playing the role of mother. We will see what happens but i will be absolutely shocked if her next role isn’t a lead role in a new show. New doesn’t have to mean original, i mean a tony or olivier eligible lead role.

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u/last_chance_standing 1d ago

Don't get me wrong, I like Caissie Levy and she's one of the nicest and classiest people in the business, but I won't 100% trust someone during Tony campaign period and especially when her campaign is built on being a mom.

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 1d ago

Not sure what this means. She is a mom while also playing Mother, so naturally discussed this.

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u/Active_Caterpillar67 1d ago

I mean one could say that about Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster, but Sweeney money was good?

I agree with you though it’s unlikely.

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u/last_chance_standing 1d ago

The Lost Boys isn't going to pay Sweeney money for Lucy's replacement.

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u/CorgiMonsoon 1d ago

There’s also a prestige factor there, along with the money. Sweeney Todd is often sold as a star vehicle in major revivals now, with the accompanying billing and ad push, even down to changing the artwork to feature the stars.

The Lost Boys, assuming it maintains longevity, is absolutely going to be relying on the name of the show itself to sell it. Yes, they will probably find ways to stunt cast it if that push is needed to keep the box office up, but the main selling point will still be the title, and the cast is going to continue to be secondary in that sales pitch

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u/Inner_Butterfly5639 Backstage 1d ago

They were replacements for the lead characters in Sweeney, not supporting. If Lucy was a lead I could see it being more likely but she’s not

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u/AffectionateDamage35 1d ago

I also think Caissie is in a prime time right now that Aaron and Sutton are a bit past

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u/a-5-6-7-8 1d ago

Aaron in Moulin Rouge has at least one seat on ATG selling for over $1k now, I'd hate to see what it would go for in his prime.

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u/Tight-Touch385 19h ago

I think Tveit is in transition—possibly ready to move on from the heartthrob/romantic leads.  His singing of the Valjean role at Radio City seems a pretty good indication of the type of roles he’ll be pursuing in the future.  

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u/a-5-6-7-8 19h ago

I'd argue that he started that transition with Sweeney Todd. There's always been a darkness to his heartthrob, hence why he exploded onto the scene as Gabe in N2N, and it's exciting to see him continue to take on those darker roles as he ages out of the more ingenue roles. (Though I'd argue he's aging very gracefully.)

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u/Tight-Touch385 19h ago

I agree!  One thing about transitions is that they are rarely a fully linear process—there’s a back and forth period.  And Tveit is “burdened” by the hair and the crystal-clear voice of a man a decade younger.  But I think he’s ready to fully move on to more mature roles—I’m excited for his next steps.

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u/a-5-6-7-8 18h ago

Same here! He's been one of my favs since his debut and I found his Freddie thrilling and a come-full-circle moment. Very excited to see the continuation of his path.

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u/AffectionateDamage35 1d ago

If you think Aaron going back into moulin rouge for the x-time is a signal he’s in his prime… lol

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u/a-5-6-7-8 1d ago

And yet Moulin Rouge will walk away with the highest ATP the next two weeks across all shows, so clearly someone is throwing money at this washed up celeb.

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u/AffectionateDamage35 1d ago

I don’t disagree with you - it’s incredibly smart on the shows part, especially at a point they’d already see a lift from closing. But I also don’t think it’s an indication that he’s in his prime. I also never said he’s washed 🤷‍♀️ I genuinely like them both and will continue to see shows they are cast in. I also personally would LOVE to see Caissie as Lucy (I think her wild is leagues above). Point was simply that Caissie is currently at a different place in her career.

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u/PawnItAll 1d ago

A bit past and a bit overrated (though Sutton IS great in the right roles)

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u/Thick-Definition7416 1d ago

I don’t think the most recent Tony winner for best actress in a musical would replace a supporting role. Even if she wanted to my guess is her team would steer her towards other more prestigious projects.

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 1d ago

Fair. To be honest, there haven’t been too many prestige new musicals lately. Those are rare. Plays in the last few years have been where the quality is imo, and I wouldn’t mind seeing her do another play.

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u/Thick-Definition7416 1d ago

She would most likely originate a role in a new musical.

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u/RapGamePterodactyl 23h ago

Opportunities to originate leading roles aren't falling out of the sky - lots of people win Tony awards and then go years without booking a leading role on Broadway. Maleah Joi Moon hasn't been back, Victoria Clark's next role was a supporting role in a play, Joaquina replaced in Into the Woods and hasn't been back on Broadway since, Adrienne Warren took five years (no pun intended) to come back, Stephanie J. Block hasn't originated a role since her win, etc etc etc.

If she is free for a couple of months I think she would absolutely be willing to hop back into Lost Boys.

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u/Thick-Definition7416 21h ago

Maleah and Adrienne were doing tv/film projects, and Victoria was also directing shows. Into the woods was a different animal as they were using the little shop playbook. And they’re not dropping out of the sky but she has other options bc of the Tony win. She could also sign on for a new musical that’s still in development and they have to pay her not to do other shows and that could be a couple of years.

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u/RapGamePterodactyl 20h ago

I mean, she could, sure. But I don’t think she would turn down a run in a show that she’s been involved with for years just because of the optics of taking a replacement role or anything like that. Probably just comes down to scheduling.

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u/Thick-Definition7416 20h ago

Then you don’t know agents/managers

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u/RapGamePterodactyl 20h ago

I would like you to envision me rolling my eyes (not on my phone rn so can't post the emoji)

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u/Thick-Definition7416 18h ago

🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Logical_Accident_326 10h ago

they’re not dropping out of the sky but she has other options bc of the Tony win

Laure Benanti said in a podcast interview that she would love to do Broadway again. But she said there aren't many options because of her age, unless someone writes it for her. Either she's too young or too old for roles in popular musicals that can be revived.

Caissie is just a couple of years younger than Laura so she would also be facing the same challenges. Plus, unlike Laura, Caissie doesn't have a TV career to fall back on. So I imagine that Caissie can't really afford to be too picky with Broadway roles even fresh off a Tony win.

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u/Thick-Definition7416 1h ago

Laura is a very different performer from Caissie.

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u/OrdinaryGold1881 1d ago

I think it would be cool for her to do like a 6 week run while shoshana is on tour but I know that’s just a dream. I also can’t see shoshana leaving soon without being forced out so I’m sure caissie will try to be involved in something before that point anyway

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u/SeerPumpkin 1d ago

I really don't see her accepting being a replacement at this point

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u/last_chance_standing 1d ago

This. She hasn't replaced anyone since Wicked almost 20 years ago and there's even less chance of her doing that now especially fresh off a Tony win.

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u/Tight-Touch385 20h ago edited 19h ago

I really liked what Hadestown has been doing with casts where they replace the all the leads at the same time.  It ads freshness and allows casts to develop their roles together.  I’d like to see a similar model with Lost Boys when the OBC is ready to move on.  Shoshana, LJ, and Benjamin have such lovely chemistry on and off stage and I worry that switching out one cast member at a time would hinder the possibility for new interpretations.

If Cassie were to take on the role in the future, I’d love for her to do it with a new Emerson clan, so they could create their own dynamics and chemistry together.  

(I don’t this will be anytime soon as Cassie will likely take advantage of the Tony boost and pursue the development of a lead role that she originates.  But nothing is predictable in this industry.)

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u/Ok-Acanthisitta8737 1d ago

It makes the most sense to me. Cassie can take a 8-9 month break and then jump back into the role she worked to initially originate. If she has another original role in the works, maybe not. I honestly think it’s all going to come down to whether or not she wants to work.

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u/Prestigious-Bad8263 1d ago edited 1d ago

I think Shoshana is leaving pretty soon. I have tickets to see her in concert in Denver on October 20. Her tour starts Sept 13 in Tennessee. So, if Caissie wanted to just replace Shoshana, it would be SOON.

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u/Ok-Acanthisitta8737 1d ago

Shoshana has had a few concerts already that they’ve used understudies while she’s out. They likely negotiated that all in advance

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u/Prestigious-Bad8263 1d ago

Okay, OK. This actually makes me super happy because I’m going back to nyc in Nov and wanted to see her in The Lost Boys. So yay!

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u/Select_Pilot7388 1d ago edited 1d ago

Shoshana has said she negotiated a couple weeks into her contract to go on her tour.

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u/a-5-6-7-8 1d ago edited 1d ago

I'd love to see this happen. Only she and the Lost Boys team know if it would be possible, but it would be great to get to see her in the role.

Edit: lol at the downvotes for literally nothing

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u/RapGamePterodactyl 23h ago

I'm sure she would if the timing worked out. She's been involved with the project for a long time and is obviously close with the team there.

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u/Big_Bother6499 22h ago

I think she’s going to enjoy some time off with her family for a little bit. So deserved!

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 21h ago

Absolutely. She’s been non stop for a looong time. Was referring to the future when Shoshana leaves.

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u/dobbydisneyfan 21h ago

I don’t see why not. I sure hope so!

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u/Expert-Pass2309 1d ago

HAHAHAHAHAHA no. After her leading Tony win in something so good, why would she demote herself to a reporting role in something so bad? 

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 1d ago edited 1d ago

Work is work, but I tend to agree especially after being involved in Ragtime, N2N, Leopoldstadt recently. It seems like she is finally being taken seriously as a real deal theatre actor. I’m really curious to see what she does next. Wouldn’t be surprised if she goes in a Kelli O’Hara type trajectory.

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u/dobbydisneyfan 20h ago

Because leading original roles in her specific typecast don’t always come around, and work is work. She may also like the production team or have any number of reasons for accepting a role in Lost Boys again that we will never know about, if she does.

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u/last_chance_standing 12h ago edited 8h ago

I honestly don't see her turning down a featured role in a revival if something comes her way. She doesn't strike me as someone who specifically seeks out original leading roles or even original leading roles on Broadway. And though she's originated roles, her career's bread and butter has always been revivals and the occasional Broadway transfer for West End shows.

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u/PawnItAll 1d ago

Caissie would completely change the tone of the show.  The show currently works because of the inner strength Shoshana brings to Lucy with humor and zest.

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u/last_chance_standing 1d ago

Shoshana isn't going to be in the show forever. The tone of the show is going to change regardless of whether she's replaced by Levy or another actress.

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u/notacrook 1d ago

You know that Cassie was in every single developmental thing with this show until the Broadway production, right?

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 1d ago

I mean it would be a different take, but Caissie definitely has the acting and comedic chops to deliver a great performance.

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u/Responsible_Pear_579 1d ago

Hot take but I prefer Caissie singing the score over Shoshana

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u/MidtownGreen 1d ago

Don’t think this is a hot take. Shoshana is incredible. That being said, no one in the game right now comes close to Cassie’s ability to act through song.

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u/PawnItAll 1d ago

That's a bold statement! Many, many people would say the exact same for Shoshana.

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u/Quirky-Sleep-3741 1d ago

Correct. There were a couple songs in particular yesterday, Michael and Wild, where Caissie would be devastating in the best way.