Musical Studio 100 Cast Best - Sneeuwwitje
1. The Modern Revival: Sneeuwwitje (2024–2025)
This version is currently touring and features a completely new design, costumes, and a new cast. It is known for having two actresses sharing the lead role of Snow White.
The Princes and Princesses of Pop: Casting the Leads
The core of any Sneeuwwitje production lies in the title role and her prince. Studio 100 has consistently eschewed unknown theatre actors in favor of recognizable pop stars and television personalities, a strategy that guarantees box office success while demanding a high level of versatility.
For the 2014-2015 production, the role of Sneeuwwitje was played by Laura Omloop, a former junior Eurovision Song Contest participant who had grown up in the public eye. Her casting was a brilliant stroke of meta-casting: Omloop, like Snow White, represented an innocent, pure-voiced ingénue transitioning into a mature performer. Her clear, powerful soprano gave the classic songs (“Eéndag komt mijn prins,” “Liefde overwint alles”) a contemporary pop sheen while retaining their fairy-tale delicacy. Opposite her, the Prins (Florian) was played by Kurt Rogiers, a seasoned Studio 100 actor from the band K3’s extended universe. Rogiers brought a comedic, self-deprecating charm to the prince—less of a stoic hero and more of an earnest, slightly clumsy young man, making him accessible to young boys who might otherwise scoff at romance. sneeuwwitje musical studio 100 cast
More recently, the 2023-2024 production saw a generational shift. Jasper Publie (known from the boy band 4Tune) took on the prince, while Jools Jatta Janssens (a former K3 member) played Sneeuwwitje. Janssens, in particular, embodied the Studio 100 philosophy: she was already a household name for the core demographic (children aged 4-10) from her time in the most famous girl group in the Low Countries. Her casting meant that the audience was not meeting a character for the first time; they were welcoming a familiar friend into the fairy tale.
The Supporting Kingdom: Gunter and the Ensemble
No Studio 100 production is complete without a comic sidekick, and Sneeuwwitje introduces the original character of Gunter, the Queen’s bumbling henchman (Jager). This role is often given to the most gifted comedic actor in the company. Sven De Ridder (of the duo Sven & Klaas) delivered a definitive performance as Gunter: a cowardly, sweet-natured fool who cannot bring himself to kill Snow White. De Ridder’s Gunter turned the traditional huntsman into a lovable oaf, providing the slapstick relief that keeps the darker scenes from frightening the youngest viewers. His duets with the Queen—where he attempts to please her and fails spectacularly—are highlights of farce. The Princes and Princesses of Pop: Casting the
The ensemble of forest animals, courtiers, and mirror spirits rounds out the cast. Studio 100 employs professional dancers from its own talent academy, ensuring that choreography is sharp and energetic. The ensemble’s primary function is to create the magical world—dressed in glittering, LED-enhanced costumes for the ballroom scenes and organic, puppet-like designs for the forest.
The Musical Sound: Pop Meets Pizazz
The casting choices were driven by the musical vision of Johan Vanden Elst and Danny Deprez. The score for Sneeuwwitje was not composed in the traditional Broadway orchestral style; it was crafted as a pop album. The cast was selected for their ability to sell a radio-ready single. This resulted in songs like "Soms Dan" and "De Weg Naar Geluk" becoming radio hits in Belgium and the Netherlands, long after the curtain fell. Her casting was a brilliant stroke of meta-casting:
The seven dwarfs, performed by a rotating ensemble of physical comedy actors, provided the necessary slapstick and heart. Songs like "Heigho" were reimagined with upbeat, sing-along choreography that became a staple of the Studio 100 brand—catchy, repetitive, and incredibly effective.