Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
#0Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 3:50pmDo you know if there will be any videos of his performance either on BWW, Broadway.com or Broadway.yahoo.com? I see there are videos of Hunter Foster in The Producers, so I assume there will be of Jonathan Pryce in DRS. Anyone know if these vids get made, and if so, when they get around?
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#1re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 4:40pmim really sorry for being negative...Jonathan is a good actor...but his singing is horrible! not like John Lithgow is a great singer...but i think Jonathan will be awful!!! i couldn't stand his singing in "Evita". The show is definitly one of my least favorite shows anyhow...so i am not going to see it EVER again. Just my opinion.
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#2re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 4:49pmI think Mr. Pryce has a nice, rich baritone voice.
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#3re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 4:56pmI don't remember Jonathan Pryce's voice, but he is a very fine actor and I'm sure he'll pull it off fantastically. Might even pick up that new Tony award for Best Replacement.
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Posted: 1/17/06 at 5:02pmAnd Muscle you liked Bombay Dreams.....so remind me why we should take you seriously?
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#5re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 5:18pmJonathan Pryce has a very good voice. He's no John Raitt, but he has a nice voice.
#6re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 5:29pmC'mon Muscle, give him a chance! He hasn't even started yet for goodness sakes. Not sure when official videos will be available of him but they tend to come quick.
#7re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 6:34pmMuscle, are you speaking just from Evita?? His performance is amazing in Miss Saigon...and he played a character not too far off from his in DRS. He is really amazing and won the Tony for a role in which he was cast in despite the fact that he was not asian, as the part was originally supposed to be cast.
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#8re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 6:37pmI have the Miss Saigon CD and I love his voice on that! The last "American Dream" is wonderful to hear. I'm excited to hear his "Love Sneaks In."
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#9re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 6:43pmPryce gave one of the most charismatic performances I've ever had the pleasure of seeing in 'Miss Saigon.' He just commanded attention and, at the same time, brought the other actors with him, rather than just smothering them.
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#10re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 6:48pmI loved Jonathan in the Miss Saigon CD, and Oliver!, and the Cameron Mackintosh DVD. I can't wait to see him in this, he's a great actor.
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#11re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 7:34pm....an answer to my question would be just great...
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Posted: 1/17/06 at 10:14pmWhen the show is done and someone has seen it, please comment! I would love to hear how Jonathan did.
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#13re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 10:43pm
I cherish my MISS SAIGON and OLIVER! CDs. I'd say Jonathan Pryce is vocally stronger than John Lithgow, although both are good. They actually sound quite similar.
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#14re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/17/06 at 11:16pmJonathan price has a bad voice? Have you ever listened to Miss Saigon? He is brilliant as the Engineer.
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#15re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 1:11amCarl Magnum ~ that was an amazing comment and i 100% agree with you
#16re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:29amHe did a brilliant job in the London concert recording of "NINE". And that's a very difficult role!
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#17re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 2:48am
i said "i think" of course i haven't seen Jonathan in DRS, and i won't ever comment about it...becuz although i think Jonathan and Rachel York are brilliant performers ...i have seen the show already and i hated it and found myself very bored during it. And that i can say becuz i saw the show.
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#18re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 3:57am
I'll try and play nice here but.... please credit where credit's due-Pyrce is recognised as a talented singer, as has been said listen to Miss Saigon, Evita doesn't really do his singing justice as he doesn't get much chance in it. His singing aside he's also a great actor-a great comic actor too- and as not being a 'singer' certainly didn't stop John Lithgow in the role -(I'm not saying Lithgow cant sing I'm saying it's not his strength) then Johnathan shouldn't have anything to worry about in that department.
Ok end of sermon 
but er yeah has anyone seen him yet? this 'lil fan from his homeland is waiting anxiously (and still kicking herself she missed him in DRS by 3 weeks!)
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#19re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 6:08amI've got an aged cassette recording of hightlights from Caberet with Maria Friedman, and Jonathan's on that somewhere. I think he was the MC (although I can't be sure) and I can't remember objecting to anyones singing on that - in fact it got listened to over and over.
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#20re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 8:24am
His Henry Higgins from the 2001 National Theatre recording of My Fair Lady is flawless, as is his Fagin in the 1993 production of Oliver! He's a fantastic singer and actor, and I can't wait to see him in this show - hopefully I'll get to see it when Sherie comes back and before Norbert leaves! All the best Jonathan! I really hope he gets nominated for the replacement Tony.
Mary P x
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#21re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:04amSomeone on Talkin' Broadway saw his first performance last nite, and praised him (saying he was even better than John). This person also praised Sara's replacement, Mylinda Hull..might have to go see it when Rachel York takes over for Sherie and Norbert is back.
#22re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 9:22am
Yay for Mylinda Hull! With all this Pryce talk, we forgot Mylinda Hull also started last night.
I am tempted to return for Mylinda. I knew once I saw her as Nickie in Charity, she would go places. She is a rising star for sure. I love how she has went from great supporting role almost immediately to another great one.
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#23re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 10:18am
I've heard his rendition of The American Dream and own the Evita movie soundtrack...I'm sure he'll be a great Lawrence. 
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#24re: Jonathan Pryce as Lawrence Jameson
Posted: 1/18/06 at 10:51am
Ljay you could sit through Mylinda's performances of Nikki...... her singing was terrible with that stupid charecter voice! I hope she doesn't use one in DRS....
I hope when i see it, it is Johnathan Rachel and Sara
