Help with my Broadway adaptation?

Question

I'm thinking about adapting "Roots" as a broadway musical and trying to figure out who would be good to play the main characters. I think with enough make-up Miley Cyrus could play Kizzy even though she's not black. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

that's a really great idea

except it's never really a good idea to have actors play characters of another race- it's all just too contrived.

plus miley cyrus can't act at all

good luck

Answer 2

Are you serious?  Why?  Having Roots adapted to the stage is a great idea, but Miley Cyrus?  Come on now...  There are plenty of talented black youth, no need to hire a white girl.  Give me a break.

Marianne