Daily Rehearsal: ‘Book of Mormon’ Chicago cast announced

Daily Rehearsal: ‘Book of Mormon’ Chicago cast announced

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- The Book of Mormon Chicago cast has been announced; according to the Sun-Times, Nic Rouleau will continue on as Elder Price, and Ben Platt, most recently seen in Pitch Perfect, will take on the role of Elder Cunningham. Additionally, James Vincent Meredith of Steppenwolf’s ensemble and Boss has been cast as Mafala Hatimbi. The Sun-Times also notes that performances through March 3, 2013 are sold out, but tickets are available after that through when the production closes on June 2, 2013.

- Here’s a nice look at how Marc Grapey is doing taking over for George Wendt in The Odd Couple, via the Tribune.

- And a funny email from Hot Tix, re: the seemingly always-being-extended Freud’s Last Session.

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