It’s funny, before he did that performance of “It Takes Two” with Beanie I thought he’d make a pretty good Baker in Into the Woods. However, he’s too young to play the role right now. Platt’s a great actor, but he’s difficult to nail down in terms of roles. He’s too big to not be the star unless he’s in a show with a legitimate A lister, but he’s also not the usual leading man and I have trouble seeing him in some roles. I do agree he’d be a great Seymour, but the fact that there was already a popular production that came out recently gets in the way of that happening. And even then, I’m guessing he’d probably want to do something further removed from Evan.
SweetLips22 said: "There should be a major revival of The Producers with Martin Short and Ben Platt and Nathan Lane as the mad German---you cast the rest."
SweetLips22 said: "There should be a major revival of The Producers with Martin Short and Ben Platt and Nathan Lane as the mad German---you cast the rest."
I do think you are right re Platt and Leo...seems like brilliant casting to me, in fact. However, if I am going to have a pipe dream re a Producers revival, I want Nathan Lane to reprise his role. Know it is not going to happen, but why settle for second best from the outset. OF course, the issue remains as always: despite how wonderful show The Producers is, what happens when Lane leaves?
Nathan has done his time as the lead so let him relax a little and explore this crazy outrageous character and ad lib all he wants. His name will certainly draw the crowds, even in a lesser role and I would think, as he ages, he wouldn't want such a heavy burden again on his shoulders.
I keep seeing Trevor Ashey in Australia and what he did with the role; he just blew the roof off with laughter, and so would Nathan.
Every role in that show shines and it's what Broadway/The World will need..LAUGHTER.
Start Casting Now !
Imagine The Music Man, The Producers, all the tourist favourites and the other already successful shows making Broadway Burn Bright once again.
SweetLips22 said: "Nathan has done his time as the lead so let him relax a little and explore this crazy outrageous character and ad lib all he wants. His name will certainly draw the crowds, even in a lesser role and I would think, as he ages, he wouldn't want such a heavy burden again on his shoulders.
I keep seeing Trevor Ashey in Australia and what he did with the role; he just blew the roof off with laughter, and so would Nathan.
Every role in that show shines and it's what Broadway/The World will need..LAUGHTER.
Start Casting Now !
Imagine The Music Man, The Producers, all the tourist favourites and the other already successful shows making Broadway Burn Bright once again.
Dream on SweetLips22"
Probably wishful thinking, but I have to admit that I would love to see Lane in one more musical. I have only seen him in three, Producers, A Funny Thing, and Guys and Dolls. He has been terrific in everything I have ever seen him in, but FOR ME musical comedy is what he was born to do.
I don't really see him doing it -- it must be an exhausting role; I just really want to see him in SOMETHING musical.
I think the issue with The Producers is that he is SO associated with Max; I wonder whether for the foreseeable future anyone will be acceptable to Broadway audiences. I think it would've to be a huge star, presumably someone known for comedy (and capable of carrying a tune).