{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/699f60ffd15b2c2a125a9c5b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"is stunt casting actually a good thing? | the truth about celebrities on Broadway & in the West End","description":"<p>With theatre fans once again talking about stunt casting, it's finally time to have a robust conversation about the controversial topic.</p><p><br></p><p>From Whitney Leavitt in Chicago on Broadway to Natalie Bassingthwaite in the Australian premiere of Waitress, there are plenty of current examples of the practice which have been come under criticism.</p><p><br></p><p>check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter:</p><p>www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:41 | what is stunt casting?</p><p>09:49 | current examples</p><p>22:22 | the \"new talent\" problem</p><p>28:07 | conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}