musical theatre characters' star signs

rose fenny; pisces

a smell, a sound can take you back. oh, take me back.

gentle, wise, musical, and a little nostalgic. pisces are, deep in their hearts, helpless romantics. their unconditionally generous nature makes them loyal and passionate partners. rose, a musician herself, is somewhat sad and reserved, but very compassionate and intuitive. she sees something in eddie birdlace that not all could - especially being hurt the way she was. known to be the most tolerant of the signs, forgiveness is a strong virtue among pisces. 

i never even knew a world was waiting.

pisces are wise and kind with strong musical gifts. when rose strums on her guitar and poetically about the changes of nature, we see how profound she is. she understands the complexities of the world around her, like when she becomes thankful for her humiliating experience at the dogfight, because it brought her to eddie. and in her song “before it’s over” we see how earnestly she yearns to make the most of her life. 

alexander hamilton; leo

“i’m just like my country: i’m young, scrappy, and hungry”

those born under the star sign leo are exceptional leaders - and who better than to lead our country to fruition than lin manuel’s alexander hamilton. a fire sign, alexander and other leos love life and relish using their mind to solve even the most difficult problems. leos are fueled by ambition; occupations such as management, politics, and even performance art are perfect for leos. money comes easily to leos. alexander hamilton happened to create the building blocks of our modern treasury. 

“why do you write like you’re running out of time?” 

leos can sometimes ignore the problems and needs of others in order to fulfill their desires. hamilton, a man obsessed with his legacy, oftentimes put his political career in front of the people he held dear; best exemplified in the Renyolds Pamphlet. leos are king of the jungle, and have many who gravitate towards them. but this also gives them an ego that is hard to tame. they have (almost too many) friends because they are so likeable, confident, and attractive. they can easily unite groups of people together.

elphaba thropp; scorpio

he’ll say to me, “i see who you truly are. a girl on whom i can rely.”

resourceful, passionate, and brave, elphaba is the stereotypical scorpio. they are determined and decisive, much like elphaba in her “i want” number, ‘the wizard and i’. she proclaims her aspirations to become the woman she is on the inside to everyone else.  in a show about friendship, a scorpio like elphaba is the perfect sign to exemplify what it truly means to be a friend. scorpios are dedicated and are driven by the truth. they are dedicated to the people, things, and ideals they love. 

was i really seeking good or just seeking attention? 

misunderstood, like scorpios are, she ends up leading a life of seclusion and secrecy. scorpios manifest their emotions differently than the other signs. scorpios are emotional, but don’t always adapt well to human behavior. headstrong elphaba is resilient to do what she believes is right and it ends up getting her into trouble.

francesca johnson; cancer

"a girl begins to grasp the world and how it spins. she grabs a box of safety pins and builds herself a home" 

a loyal and empathetic sign, cancers make amazing companions and caregivers. francesca is the glue that holds her family together. from petty fights about the 'lucky shirt' to her son attempting to run away, she is the peace-maker and the loving spirit in her family's life. most cancarians are moody and insecure. francesca's emotions fly from every end of the spectrum on her four-day journey with robert kincaid. she can be elated one minute and crumpled on the floor the next. and although a beautiful woman, francesca still feels unsure that her physical body has somethine left to give before giving in to her feelings for robert (her examination of herself when stepping outo f the bathtub). lots of cancers are drawn to artistic and creative hobbies (francesca studied art in school and is an excellent cook). 

"and i dreamed of a flat in Siena on the market square, with a book and a pot and a window and a single chair. far from lonesome, far from Chiara, almost real."  

typically, cancers do not yearn for bright lights and world-wide recognition. they want to love and be loved. their internal mysteries and fleeting emotional patterns are sometimes hard for the sensitive cancer to control. and when they do love, they love deeply. francesca forms a life-changing bond with robert in four days. however, nothing can come between her love for her family and the recognition that they need her (”i can’t leave without seeing them first”/”i’m afraid the guilt of knowing how i hurt them would turn me into someone you couldn’t love at all”).  

anna leonowens; aries

"for when i fool the people i fear, i fool myself as well."

independence is key in aries astrology. adventurous and courageous, they are pioneers and are willing to take a gamble to follow their dreams. anna travels from london to siam (modern thailand) to educate the royal family, an incredible journey for anyone, let alone a woman in 1862. she is relentless in everything she does, best exemplified in the house she demands and (finally) receives. but underneath all of that, there lies insecurities. anna whistles (in many ways; not just literally) to combat her inner self as well as those obstacles around her. 

"by your buddha you are blessed, by your ladies you're caressed. but the one who loves you best is the king!" 

like most aries, anna has a hot temper. they are quick to speak their mind and sometimes regret it later, however quick-witted they may be. aries can become childish and moody when given orders they do not like. anna exemplifies this several times in the show - losing her temper and patience time and time again with the king. she even snaps to the king's second in charge. and when she is confused and upset, she blames the siamese culture ("i will never understand you" she says to the kralahome).