Baker in INTO THE WOODS at the Delacorte?

[RockStarNYC]

Was just thinking that the Baker is one of the very few remaining roles not cast in the production for Shakespeare in the Park. Last I read on here Christopher Fitzgerald was in talks, but I think I read somewhere more recently he's on board for a TV pilot. Anyone know anything?

[Kad]

The Baker, Mysterious Man, and Little Red have yet to be confirmed- and a casting notice went up for the stepsisters, as well. Fitzgerald was the rumor, but since some time has passed, I'm not sure about it's validity any more.

[Jordan Catalano]

I sure hope it's Chad Kimball!

[madbrian]

I think Josh Radnor would be an interesting choice.

[The Josh]

I doubt either will happen, but my first two choices for the Baker are Jason Segel and Ewan McGregor.

[HBP]

Jason Segel would make sense with the Amy Adams connection... but I think Christopher Fitzgerald was a great choice. He would fit in with this production nicely.

[henrikegerman]

I had (mistakenly no doubt) thought Fitzgerald was definite. Radnor would be so amazing as would Segal. I'd also love Jason Bateman in the role, especially opposite Adams, but am not sure he sings quite well enough.

Hunter Foster would be so good as well.

This might be an absurd idea, but what about Spencer Kayden as Little Red?

I don't know if he would ever do it, but Alan Rickman as Mystery Man would be the most amazing thing ever. One of my favorite musical scenes in movies ever is he and Juliet Stevenson singing in Truly Madly Deeply.



RICKMAN AND STEVENSON THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE

[adamgreer]

I still think it would be kind of neat (and a nice nod to the original production) if they got Chip Zien to play the Mysterious Man.

[henrikegerman]

^I would love that too. If it were Chip, I would be a weeping basket case at the first line, his "Once upon a time." Seeing the original production was one of the most transporting experiences I've ever had in an audience; actually anywhere. He and Joanna melted my heart.

[AC126748]

I would love that too. If it were Chip, I would be a weeping basket case at the first line, his "Once upon a time.

The Mysterious Man and The Narrator are not played by the same actor in this production.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Strolled by the Dela today, looks like bones of the set are going up, I'm excited.

[AC126748]

You probably saw the set for As You Like It, curtain.

[Kad]

Well, actually... the set is largely going to be used for both productions, I believe. That's why John Lee Beatty is credited for designer for both, along with Soutra Gilmour for Into the Woods.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Guess I was prematurely excited.
It was forestee.

[inlovewithjerryherman]

a breakdown was released a couple days ago for four roles - the Baker was not one of them - so it seems the role is cast. Hope it's Fitzgerald, I love his work.

[wildcat]

I believe Brian D'Arcy James was first choice.

[AC126748]

^ Wow. He'd never crossed my mind, for some reason, but he seems the perfect choice.

[willep]

I would be happy with BDJ...would love to see him.

[jayinchelsea]

Chris Fitzgerald as the Baker, Chip Zien as the Narrator, heaven!

[The Josh]

Chip Zien would make a great Mysterious Man. It's been my dream for years to see Dick van Dyke play the part, but I don't really see that happening.

[devonian.t]

The Chip-Christopher combination: what a lovely dream!

[adamgreer]

Chip wouldn't be the Narrator, only the Mysterious Man. The Narrator is a young boy in this production.

[PennybankBill]

What about John LIthgow as The Mysterious Man and Josh Radnor as The Baker?

[henrikegerman]

"What about John LIthgow as The Mysterious Man and Josh Radnor as The Baker?"

yes!

[best12bars]

If the Mysterious Man isn't also the Narrator, then it must be a tiny part now. I doubt it will be "star cast."

[Kad]

Actually, besty, I could see it being cast with an old veteran of the stage, since it would be rather small and not as demanding. I could see someone like John Cullum doing it.