Top 30 Best & Worst Broadway Stunt Castings

The curtain's up, the spotlight's on — but did these stars truly deserve their standing ovation? Join us as we count down our picks for the best and worst celebrity stunt castings to ever grace the Broadway stage! From show-stopping triumphs to cringe-worthy curtain calls, we're ranking the celebrity casting choices that had audiences either cheering or heading for the exits! Our countdown includes Reba McEntire as Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun," Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Jinkx Monsoon as Mama Morton in "Chicago," David Hasselhoff as Jekyll & Hyde, and so many more unforgettable Broadway moments! Which celebrity casting surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://youtube.com/live/9gtxyOwIBxs FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more. Your trusted authority for ranking and analyzing Pop Culture. #Broadway #StuntCasting #Theater #Musicals #KekePalmer #DavidHasselhoff #LeaMichele #BillieJoeArmstrong #RosieODonnell #AdamLambert #EmmaStone #DanielRadcliffe 0:00 Celebrity Broadway success 1:35 Mixed results in casting 2:38 Authenticity on stage 3:47 Vocal and energy challenges 4:53 Unexpected successes 6:12 The difficulty of Broadway 7:33 Mastering iconic roles 8:41 Personality over character 9:42 Acclaim for dramatic depth 11:04 Stylistic missteps 12:30 Emerging talent triumphs 13:43 Struggles with musical roles 14:57 Versatile theater veterans 16:03 Casting controversy 17:11 Reality stars on Broadway 18:24 Persona conflicts 19:22 Depth and emotional impact 20:26 Complex role limitations 21:26 Dedicated performers shine 22:43 Vocal style misalignments 24:05 Charismatic leads 25:22 Exaggerated performances 26:35 Relatable and real 28:01 Emotional connection barriers 29:06 Exceptional stage control 30:27 Social media casting risks 31:49 Commanding and confident 33:18 Low energy concerns 34:33 Final casting standouts 37:01 Demanding duality struggles