Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#1Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 12:30pm
So, I'm here watching Friday's (January eighteen) LIVE with Regis & Kelly and Kelly asks him if he'd ever do Broadway? After going on about how after DANCING WITH THE STARS he now has this great appreciation for dance he just can't sing at all -- just one thing he's never be able to conquer.
Then he mentions that the previous night he saw A CHORUS LINE and watched the show thru different eyes. Kelly then asks "...and you're going to go into A CHORUS LINE?", to which he adds that hopefully if things are worked out like scheduling, etc.
There you have it -- Mario Lopez could be joining the cast of A CHORUS LINE. In an ensemble character.
This'll be the first time in Broadway history that an ensemble part earns more than the 2 leads: Cassie and Zach. 
#2re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 12:39pmhmmmmm . . . . singing aside, I can't imagine him being able to tackle the dancing successfully. Dancing With The Stars is one thing, but A Chorus Line? I hope that he doesn't consider it, even if it's offered to him.
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#2re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:34pmNo thanks.
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#3re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:44pmI love him but i don't think it'll work
#4re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:48pmI'd assume he'll be playing Zach, no?
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BrodyFosse123
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#6re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:51pm
From a quick comment he made, it looks like he would like to play Mike. The quick comment was regarding the number "I Can Do That", He's too young for Zach.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 1/1/08
#7re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:52pmremember that song the band on Saved by the Bell sang? Friends forever, friends forever.....man that was the song.
#8re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:52pmI actually think he could work as Zach, though they may keep Zach offstage to keep the teenagers away from him. :)
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#9re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 1:58pm
he's not too young to play zach. robert lupone was 29 when he originated the role of zach on broadway in 1975.
why would they even bother bringing him in though if it's to play zach
#10re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:08pmoh god no
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#11re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:16pmFrom what I've heard (on this board =D), Baayork Lee is ridiculously faithful to the original Bennett choreography. If Mario Lopez isn't up to it, there's no way they'll let him in the show.
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#12re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:34pmI think Mario would be a great addition to the show.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#13re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:42pmI would love to see this. I think Mr. Lopez works very hard at everything he does, and he would do a good job in this show.
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#15re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 4:06pmI saw it too... but I thought he said it was something he would like to do, not that he was already going for it?
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#17re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 4:13pmHmmm...it's not the worst idea I've ever heard.
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#18re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 4:18pmI could see that. I don't know how he'd be but I could see him in the show.
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BrodyFosse123
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#19re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 4:19pm
No, no... I had it Tivo-ed and played it back about 5 times just to make sure what I was hearing and so I wouldn't misquote him.
His response of: hopefully if things are worked-out and scheduling -- is word-for-word out of his mouth.
This clearly states that all parties are interested but he is just hoping that the logistics are worked-out so he can do it, which he definitely wants to.
He also mentioned that he's been approached in the past to do other shows, but never considered it because he says he can't sing. He now would love to try it.
We'll see where this goes because unlike his tenure with DANCING WITH THE STARS (where he was able to work on other projects simutaneously), he'll have to put quite a bit on hold while he remains in NY for the duration of his run in the show.
#20re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 6:02pmThere is an audition specifically for Zach so the role is available. It is possible that they are looking for some possibilites in case Mario falls through, or maybe he is up for another part. Honestly I could see him being cast in a few of the roles in the show.
Other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs Lincoln?
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#21re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 7:19pmI personally don't see "Star" casting in this show. Never has been, never will be. It's not what the show is about.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#22re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 8:12pm
personally don't see "Star" casting in this show. Never has been, never will be. It's not what the show is about.
I agree. The only "star" of the show should remain Michael Bennett.
#23re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 9:30pmAs much as Mario Lopez is pleasing to the eye, he would be wrong for "A Chorus Line". Maybe, with rigorous training, he could do the dancing aspect of his role... but the singing?... eh. I mean, what will they think of next, putting Melanie Griffith in a musical like "Chicago"? Uh oh.... from RC in Austin, Texas
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/14/05
#24re: Mario Lopez in A CHORUS LINE?
Posted: 1/20/08 at 9:33pm
He can't play Zack. He's A.C. Slater!
/bad joke
