Interesting LA CAGE News . . .
Interesting LA CAGE News . . .
theatreguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
#0Interesting LA CAGE News . . .
Posted: 3/28/05 at 2:33am
Per Michael Reidel:
Actor Daniel Davis has been fired from "La Cage aux Folles" for obnoxious offstage behavior after feuding with his co-star, Gary Beach, and other members of the Broadway production.
Davis, who played Georges in the revival of the Tony-winning musical, was sacked after yesterday's matinee, production insiders said.
The article
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 2:36am
Somehow I'm less than surprised at the way Riedel states his news...
aaaaanyway, very interesting indeed.
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 4:42am
This is intriguing...
And terrible.
From what I've heard he is the best part of the production...
bjivie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 4:44am
Wow. If it's true, expect a press release to come later this morning...
If it IS true, do you think he'll get a Tony nomination? He's gotten some of the best leading man reviews this year, and he was on my list of nominees.
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bjivie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 4:48am
Broadway.com's got the story too:
http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=509174
They don't go into as much detail as the Post, though.
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 4:59amI think he still could get the nod, but I doubt he has a chance at winning now...
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:02am
Too bad - he was the best thing in the show (except for les cagelles).
Couldn't they come up with anyone but Robert Goulet. The man is the personification of phony. I've seen him perform twice - the Disney machines are more life like.
Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:22amI always knew something was up with Daniel Davis. He seems like the "bitchy-I'm-an-actor-and-I'm-fabulous-so-get-me-my-tea-with-lemon-now" person. If the reports about his backstage antics are true, then I am glad that they fired him.
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:22amVery interesting indeed. I actually thought he was the best part of the show.
QueenMuppet
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:31am
That's very interesting. And if he really was an idiot good for them for firing him.
However, the incident about him walking through the theatre mumbling 'I can't believe I'm in this f*cking show' is laughable. I don't want to know how many performers do that on a daily basis. 
QM
'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:33amGod, I've done that often enough, even with shows I've loved doing...
wildcat
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:44amIt's when the audience says it back to you that you're in trouble.
QueenMuppet
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:50am
That's a very valid point, wildcat.
I remember speaking to performers at stage doors who were more than happy to express their disbelief in doing 'this f*cking show'.
QM
'He really wasn't good as Fieyro. Is it just me or does he sort of come across as a pimp? Just...the hand motions I've seen him do and the attitude..not that Taye is a pimp.' - SallyBrown on Taye Diggs as Fiyero
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:51am
It's true...
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=509174
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:05amsad...he was good, too...robert goulet is so plastic
wildcat
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:11amWonder if he'll do the whole performance with his hands in his pockets, like he did in "On a Clear Day..."
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:17amI wonder if they will keep the kiss at the end in .
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Bwaybaby109
Broadway Star Joined: 6/28/03
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:45amwow...even in professional theatre there's drama on and off stage.
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sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:07amSomething about performing in Vegas for a long time- all the performers look like they're dipped in formaldehyde.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:15am
Ugh! Robert Goulet will NOT bring anything to the role!
I have tickets to bring some out of town friends later in April. I'm re-thinking it. I may see if something else is available.
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:24am
I think it's a shame. Both he and Gary Beach were the only two reasons that I saw the show in the first place. I still like them in spite of all this mess, but I have absolutely no desire to see Robert Goulet in this production, so will have to turn in my ticket for July. Now I'm looking for something else to see instead....
leomaxfrank
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:25am
They call it a Diablo Martini, cuz it gives you a devil of a good time.
Smell that? Lavender!
But I won't live alone in a house of regret.
Elizabeth_DeBris
Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/05
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:32am
Oh, dear. My mom's in love with Daniel Davis... it'll break her heart if she hears that he's (apparantly) kind of a b!tch, backstage. Ah, well, who said she has to find out, anyway? Ignorance is bliss.
Anyway, I'm glad I saw it when I did. His performance was great. Such a pity...
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:34am
Well I have a sneaking suspicion that it was a mutual decision. Equity has pretty tight rules when it comes to firing an actor, and being a son of a bitch is not just cause for firing someone.
I just wonder what will happen to the recording now. I have pledged $20 for the revival, but if it is going to be Robert Goulet and not Davis I want my money back.
PEACE.
Updated On: 3/28/05 at 10:34 AM
Tom1071
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/04
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Posted: 3/28/05 at 10:38am
I am glad he was fired, particularly if he was nasty to Gary Beach who one of the sweetest men working on Broadway today.
No one is so talented that abuse should be tolerated from them.
I applaud the producers for having the guts to do it.
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