Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105571.html
Anthony Federov will begin performances as Matt on May 1, replacing Douglas Ullman, Jr.
Good casting. I think.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
Ugh. He's terrible and only made it so far because of his sympathetic story.
Give it to a real actor/singer.
Stand-by Joined: 2/2/07
Does anyone know why Douglas Ullman Jr is leaving? I thought he was really sweet in the part.
yawn...im bored.
I think he was very underrated on AI. He had a fantastic voice and I am very happy for him!!
well he's certainly in a sucky show! they sure know how to pair 'em up!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
Gosh did you have to say "REJECT"? I mean, Jennifer Hudson is an American Idol 'reject' too, as are all but one of the million-plus people who audtion for the show. He came in what, sixth? Obviously people liked him. Why shouldn't he get a role in a show?
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Were they crowned American Idol? Nope. Hence, REJECT. Doesn't mean they're not talented, but they were rejected by Idol.
I agree, JoeKv99. Why couldn't they just say, "contestant"?
I think Anthony has an awesome voice, although I've never seen him act.
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
Hmmm-- so how come no one described Jennifer Hudson that way? She's a loser too.
I guess it's a "glass half full" thing-- you want to focus on the 5 people who did better and I am looking at the 999,995 people who did worse.
Contestant covers all bases.
Anthony sounded pretty good at the AI concert, but I don't think he has ever acted before.
Rejected from Idol? That year Carrie was the chosen one and there was no way anyone else was going to win.
Hope he does well.
He was the best singer on Idol, the year he was on. This is a great role for him.
Broadway Star Joined: 2/8/07
Anthony actually came in at #4.
Im with Yankee on this one. I was about to post this a minute after he did, and my title was:
Idol Loser Joins Fantasticks
I didnt even click it twice.
Sorry.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
It's mentioned in Jennifer Hudson's title, too. Although she's replaced it with a new one: Oscar nominee.
Anthony butchered Climb Ev'ry Mountain. Hopefully he'll do better with different musical theatre material.
Ugh Oh. Fantasticks fans better hope he doesnt pull a Constantine...
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
I'm not a Constantine fan (in fact, he annoys me), but WEDDING SINGER and JACQUES BREL were heading towards closing before Constantine got there.
re: Climb Ev'ry Mountain.... everyone butchered their songs that week, save for Constantine's "My Funny Valentine". Also, THE SOUND OF MUSIC isn't exactly THE FANTASTICKS.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Yeah.
DirtyRottenGuy - I've read your posts. Constantine isn't to blame for the closures of Wedding Singer and Jacques Brel. If you actually think that, you're giving a nobody (Constantine) too much credit.
No, no. Im not blaming him for closing the shows. I just think its humorous that he joins a show and it closes. I just think it is bad luck, nothing more, but still quite funny. Please, dont read too much into my posts.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
Ah, my mistake. When you put it that way, it's a bit hard not to agree...
wow! I'm super excited! I love Anthony! He was my fave during the season!
I'm o happy! I loved Anthony!
Hey, I'm glad for anyone to get a shot... Brave of him to dive into it in NYC rather than some small regional stage... I'm sure people will have plenty to say pro and con once he actually gets up there and does something, which is the point until which I will hold my judgment! LOL
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