REMAKE dream cast/film?

Although this movie is wonderful, it'd be interesting to see a remake, with all of the lyrics in place and all of the songs, no cut out lyrics etc (I was always confused in the movie why Ruth didnt make her re-appearance just before act 2!)

So who would you pick?

PIRATE KING: Earl Carpenter or John Barrowman
SAMUEL: Bob Hoskins
FREDERIC: I've no idea who to be honest, but Mika might work!
RUTH: Miriam Margolyes or Alison Jiear (or Carol Lee Scott)
MABEL: Idina Menzel or Sarah Michelle Kelly
GENERAL STANLEY: Stephen Fry or Ronnie Corbett
POLICE SERGENT: Lee Evans or John Cleese