BroadwayWorld.com Logo
HomeSpacerSpacerSpacerSpacer Spacer
BWW SocialTwitterFacebookGoogle PlusRSS Feeds
 
 
LOG IN | REGISTER NOW!

TICKET CENTRAL
Broadway
Off-Bway
Tours
London
Help, Pick Me a Show
Latest Headlines - Updated 24/7!
CINDERELLA
Save up to 35%
PETER...STARCATCHER
Save up to 30%
ANNIE
Save on Tickets!
MURDER BALLAD
Only $59!
PIPPIN
Save on Tickets!
TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
Save on Tickets!
Click Here to Register for More Special Offers!

Richard Kind & Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Star in Hollywood Bowl's THE PRODUCERS; Plus Romijn, Beach & Bart!

aasjb4ever
Broadway Legend
joined:3/29/09
Beach and Bart signed contracts with the Devil that they would have to play these parts for the rest of their lives.

Fortunately for us, they’re gifts from God, and National Treasures.
Aren't you glad I've shortened my signature?
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend
joined:2/8/05
I'm excited about Rebecca. I remember she said in a Conan interview that she and Hugh used to sing show tunes on the set of the X-Men movies.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
willep
Broadway Legend
joined:9/20/08
As much as I love Beach and Bart in the roles, I wish they had gotten someone new in the roles.
Auggie27
Broadway Legend
joined:10/13/03
And as much as I admire J T-F I think he's wrong for Leo.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Gary Shandling
emo_geek
Broadway Legend
joined:1/19/05
I hate to be like my username, but I just don't feel the excitement for this production. I was so excited for last years Hairspray, and the casting just made it even more exciting. Nothing about this interests me. I did, however, buy tickets to see Barry Manilow on the 4th of July- now THAT is entertainment
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
rosscoe(au)
Broadway Legend
joined:8/20/05
Same here, last I wet my pants with Joy over Hairspray, this is kinda whatever. But I will still most likely grab a ticket, just the cheapest I can find!
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian
theaternut
Broadway Star
joined:8/4/03
Going to pass this year. But I do wish them well.
The Josh
Featured Actor
joined:10/7/10
Interesting they haven't announced Franz... but I think Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be great!
willep
Broadway Legend
joined:9/20/08
Yeah, I wonder if the Franz casting will be more interesting. There are so many interesting people they could cast in that role.
BialyBloomInc02
Stand-by
joined:7/4/03
Thrilled to see Gary and Roger reprise their roles... This is probably one of the last times you'll get to see Beach do DeBris full out doing the Stroman staging (only because he's in semi-retirement and not quite as physically agile as he was 10 years ago...)

I'm thinking they'll get a real name for Franz - some classic stunt casting. I could see Eric Stonestreet knocking it out of the park...it would seem a likely casting choice with JTF involved.
DAME
Broadway Legend
joined:4/15/04
Or maybe Will Ferrell . That would bring the white trash in. In general I don't think the normal theater crowd here has any interest in this. I do like JTF.

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!
Updated On: 5/29/12 at 10:01 PM
The Josh
Featured Actor
joined:10/7/10
I'm still hoping for Taran Killam as Franz, but I'd wager they'd go for a bigger name.
darquegk
Broadway Legend
joined:2/5/09
Interesting names for Franz:

Chris Parnell
Eric Stonestreet
Nathan Lane
Taran Killam
Jon Hamm (if we're getting absolutely unrealistic)

Really, this is a part that lends itself way more to a comic actor who sings a bit, like Will Ferrell, than to a Broadway type per se. All of Franz's singing and dancing is based more on sheer audacity and determination than on any actual talent or tunefulness.
inlovewithjerryherman
Broadway Legend
joined:2/19/05
I find Romjin the most interesting casting here. Ferguson is pretty perfect.

Next year at Hollywood Bowl I wanna see "Legally Blonde" - STUFFED with pop stars. I'm talking Carrie Underwood as Elle, Nicole Scherzinger as Vivienne, Usher as Warner, Tony Bennett as Professor Callahan...

as ridiculous as it sounds, i would have no CHOICE but to fly out to LA for that ****.

But seriously, isn't THAT what Hollywood Bowl should be - ridiculously awesome star casting due to the short commitment? Not the same old "Producers", with the same director, and mostly the same cast?




City of Angels is seriously soooo awesome and Cheyenne Jackson is seriously sooooo hot.
Updated On: 5/29/12 at 10:29 PM
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend
joined:9/16/07
This thread doesn't have enough use of the word "interesting."
ljay889
Broadway Legend
joined:8/4/04
Wow, this is really interesting casting.
Catch that dirt.
darquegk
Broadway Legend
joined:2/5/09
So this is not only a show stuffed with veteran cast members, but also reusing the Stroman staging?

Again, waste of potential to see a different "name" director or actor-director give a new take on the material, like NPH did with RENT.
willep
Broadway Legend
joined:9/20/08
Yeah, exactly what I meant in my comment about Bart and Beach (and also Kind). While we all know they are great and will be great, this is not the production to be casting the same ol' people. Make some interesting choices. Cast Hollywood people who we wouldn't see in a full, longer term production of the show. Make it different.

I felt the same way about Harvey Fierstein being cast last year. Love the man, he is absolutely talented and a fantastic Edna...but for crying out loud, that should have been Eric Stonestreet, if you ask me.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend
joined:7/22/03
Oh god, really?
"Gays in New York are very forgiving." -- Edina Monsoon
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend
joined:9/16/07
Make some interesting choices.

Um, haven't you read this thread? This is all very interesting!
ACL2006
Broadway Legend
joined:2/11/06
be interesting to see who's in the ensemble and how many people Stroman casts that did the Broadway or national tour.
A Chorus Line played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013.
Overkill
Broadway Star
joined:5/4/08
Kind's performance of Bialystock is boring and exactly what you would picture it being. I wish they would have really tried to get someone NEW for Bialystock more than anyone. Brent Spiner, Patton Oswalt...

I think Jesse Tyler Ferguson is perfect for Leo! Very excited for him.

Romijn was a huge surprise, but a cool one. Can't wait to see how she does!

I knew Roger was coming back to play Carmen, but I thought there was NO way Gary would come back... as mentioned before, he's not in the same physical shape he was in back during the B'way run. Lately, he's been playing Horace in regional productions of Hello, Dolly!... Still, they're both amazing, and it'll be fun to see them again.

I'd love to see someone like Denis O'Hare play Franz. He's enough of a name, with his True Blood fame, right?
hairspraydude1962
Featured Actor
joined:7/20/09
Much like others have posted, I'm just not feeling this one either. Love the show. I am just not feeling the buzz. I'm not sure how I feel about Jesse Tyler Ferguson for Leo. My first reaction was "No." I love the guy. I just don't see him in the role. I guess time will tell. I love that Bart and Beach are returning.

Updated On: 5/30/12 at 01:01 AM
Jon
Broadway Legend
joined:2/20/04
EponineAmneris
Broadway Legend
joined:5/25/06
SO HAPPY and excited that Gary and Roger will be in this...

... Other than that... as much as I love this show and as much as it is a part of me... not feeling the rest AT ALL

"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS
Updated On: 5/31/12 at 11:04 AM

1
Page:



Save on Tickets!
Only $59!
Save up to 35%
Save up to 30%
Save on Tickets!
Save on Tickets!

Replacement mystery on Vanya and Sonia
4
Little Mermaid at Papermill
NEW
Tomorrow's Riedel: Cameron Mackintosh to revive MI...
17
Breaking News: LES MISERABLES to Return to Broadw...
99

Robert Diamond's Blog
Tony Night Guide
Michael Dale's Broadway Blog
Somewhere Fun
CLARKE
Mendez & Paguia's THIS TIME
BLOG
Father & Son
CERASARO
2013 Tony Awards

GUEST BLOG- Nicolas Dromard of JERSEY BOYS Tour - Travel Day

GUEST BLOG- Nic Dromard of JERSEY BOYS - First Week





Now Playing:
Now Playing on Broadway Web Radio That's What He Said from Parade on 1998 Original Broadway Cast.

Review Roundup: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Opens at Shakespeare in the Park

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW - Randy Accepts His Own Tony Award!

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Urie in BUYER & CELLAR!

NBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy Bids

Schwartz Announces New Musical, SCHIKANEDER

MOTOWN Cast, Megan Hilty, Barry Manilow, Darren Criss & More to Perform on PBS's 'Capitol Fourth'

Alexander Gemignani Joins Cast of CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn' Tonight

EXCLUSIVE Photo Coverage: Actors' Equity Association's 100th Anniversary Gala Performances!

Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014! Update - Michael Mayer DirectsNeil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG on Bway in Spring 2014!
INTO THE WOODS Film to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014!INTO THE WOODS Film to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014!
Sandra Bullock in Talks to Play 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE FilmBullock in Talks to Play 'Miss Hannigan' in ANNIE Film
NBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy BidsNBC Reveals SMASH For Your Consideration Emmy Bids
Broadway in Bryant Park Announces 2013 Summer Schedule; PIPPIN, CINDERELLA, WICKED, KINKY BOOTS & More...Bway in Bryant Park Announces 2013 Summer Schedule; PIPPIN, CINDERELLA & More

BWW TV World Logo
  
BWW Movies World Logo
  
BWW Fashion World Logo
  
BWW Music World Logo
BWW Geeks World Logo
  
BWW Opera World Logo
  
BWW Dance World Logo
  
BWW Comedy World Logo
  

All Materials Copyright 2013 Wisdom Digital Media | Privacy Policy | RSS/XMLFeeds