Odds & Ends: Complete Cast Set for Hollywood Bowl's Annie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Heads to Germany & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today.

The Hollywood Bowl's Annie Announces Complete Casting
The Michael Arden-led Hollywood Bowl production of Annie has completed its casting. Tony winner Roger Bart will be playing Rooster and Spring Awakening alum Ali Stroker will play Star-to-Be along with Kaylin Hedges as Annie, Amir Talai as Bert Healy, Marlow Barkley as Kate, Amadi Chapata as Pepper, Noe Lynds as July, Rae Martinez as Tessie, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Molly, and Olivia Zenetzis as Duffy. Previously announced headliners are Ana Gasteyer, Megan Hilty, Lea Salonga, David Alan Grier and Steven Weber. The new staging is set to play at the Hollywood Bowl from July 27-29.

Broadway's Chicago Loses Original Cast Member
Jeffery Loeffelholz, who has been with the company of Chicago since the show began Broadway previews in 1996, died on June 29. He was the standby for the role of Mary Sunshine. "The Chicago producers were informed by Actors Equity that Jeff Loeffelholz had passed away last Friday," a spokesperson said via statement. "The entire Chicago family is devastated by the loss of our company member.” Loeffelholz was the co-creator and performer of the MAC award-winning Dangerous Duets, a musical-comedy revue. He also took part in the the workshop for Kander and Ebb's The Visit. He is survived by his partner Peter De La Cruz.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sets First Foreign Language Production
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is going to make magic in Germany! The play based on J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is set to make its German premiere at the Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt in Hamburg in the spring of 2020. This production will be done in German, making it the first non-English version of the play to be produced. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently playing in London and New York, with Sydney and San Francisco productions also in the works. Casting and additional information will be announced at a later date.

Avenue Q Announces Original Cast Return Dates
It was previously announced that members of the original Broadway cast of Avenue Q will return to the musical's off-Broadway production in honor of its 15th anniversary, and now we know who is showing up when. See the list below and book your tickets! 

Monday, July 16 at 8:00PM - Jordan Gelber & Ann Harada
Tuesday, July 17 - DARK
Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00PM - Evan Harrington
Thursday, July 19 at 8:00PM - Hazel Anne Raymundo
Friday, July 20 at 8:00PM - Stephanie D’Abruzzo
Saturday, July 21 at 2:30PM & 8:00PM - Rob McClure & Maggie Lakis
Sunday, July 22 at 3:00PM - Anika Larson
Sunday, July 22 at 7:30PM - Sharon Wheatley
Monday, July 23 at 8:00PM - Sharon Wheatley
Tuesday, July 24 - DARK
Wednesday, July 25 at 8:00PM - Jennifer Barnhart & Rick Lyon
Thursday, July 26 at 8:00PM - Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Friday, July 27 at 8:00 PM - Stephanie D'Abruzzo & John Tartaglia
Saturday, July 28 at 2:30PM & 8:00 PM - Jennifer Barnhart, Rick Lyon & John Tartaglia
Sunday, July 29 3:00PM - John Tartaglia
Sunday, July 29 7:30PM - Barrett Foa & Carmen Ruby Floyd
Tuesday, July 31 at 7PM - The 15th anniversary performance with the current cast 

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