Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 110

#2726

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 1:12pm

it's not bad, but not my favorite.

last 5 years, now that is gooooodddd.


I just saw that the title of the thread (inside at least) is Norbert for president. hahaha!

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

Updated On: 4/21/06 at 01:12 PM

#2727

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 2:00pm

I'm sorry if this has already come up on this thread but I couldn't read through all 199 pages of this.

How long did Norbert appear in Wicked? Maybe it's just me but it seems that he was only there for a short time.

#2728

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 5:18pm

Last 5 Years is amazing and my favorite cast recording that Norbert is on. Listening to Thou Shalt Not was amazing though. I really love the songs a lot.

To answer smiles question, Norbert was with Wicked for 9 months. Norbert doesn't like to stay with shows too long though, which is why everyone was surprised when he renewed his contract for DRS. Hope that helps!

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~Sara~

#2729

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 5:19pm

Yeah, this thread is at the top of the board. :)

#2730

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 11:06pm

It may have seemed that Norb was in Wicked less cos he hurt his back and had to have surgery & was out a few months w that (Taye covered I believe)

#2731

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 11:11pm

I think for a good part of the time he was out, his understudy Kris Cusick (I'm almost positive that's how you spell his name... either way, he's amazing) covered for him, and Taye came in sometime around Christmas. I'm almost sure about that.

On that note... Hi, I love Norbert Leo Butz. He owns my heart. <3

#2732

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 11:29pm

Behind- you're right. Norbert was injured during his run. I think it was a back problem but if I'm wrong someone please correct me. And yes, Kristopher Cusik who is now in the Chicago cast of Wicked playing Fiyero.

And Behind, welcome to our little corner of the internet. Good to have you here.

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~Sara~

#2733

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/21/06 at 11:52pm

Thank you! Norbert was my first Broadway love. "Dancing Through Life" secured my love, and I'll always be grateful to him for that. Because then I went out and got L5Y and Scoundrels, and was thus introduced to the enormous world outside of Wicked. Norbert=love.

I saw Kris as Fiyero when I went to Wicked last spring. He's really good.

#2734

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 9:54am

I do believe that I have the same story as you do. I first fell in love with Norbert through Wicked and then bought L5Y and DRS.

I haven't seen Kris as Fiyero but I hear he's wonderful.

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~Sara~

#2735

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 10:03am

I'm posting on behalf of my sister, who got to see DRS when I wanted to, but couldn't. She said that Norbert does a fine job of acting, and she thinks that his voice is awesome in the song "Dancing Through Life". I really regret not being able to go with her, but then again, I'm not in band. . .

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You insult me, I ignore you. That's how the system works around here.

#2736

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 10:06am

Derrick was my first Fiyero. He's amazing. You have to go in with an open mind, though. He doesn't sound like any other Fiyero.

To get back on topic, tz0o, your sister is lucky. I myself haven't seen DRS yet.

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~Sara~

#2737

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 3:55pm

I love DRS with all my heart. I really wish I could go see Norbert and Gregs last show in July.

#2738

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 4:05pm

i wish i could too. might be able to but doubt it.

has it been confirmed that Norbert is leaving when Greg is?

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#2739

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 4:37pm

Nothing yet, Dre. I'll keep watching for any info and post on the site asap.

#2740

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/22/06 at 10:29pm

If Greg and Norbert are leaving on the same day I might just have to get a ticket for that day, since I vowed to myself that I'd see the show before Norbert leaves and what better time than his last?

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~Sara~

#2741

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 3:33pm

I saw DRS full cast yesterday @ 2. Norbert was amazing, All About Ruprecht couldn't be better

#2742

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 6:00pm

Glad to know you had a good time at DRS, Wiicked.

I wonder if Norbert will be at the Rent benefit tomorrow. I would assume he would be since he is alumni but you know what happens when you assume....

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~Sara~

#2743

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 6:12pm

same

#2744

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 7:45pm

don't mean to threadjack but are they bringing everyone back for the RENT benfit? Ensemble too? Norbert was a swing after all, maybe he'll get to sing...well, a girl can wish (haha not that I'm going or anything )

#2745

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:23pm

Tz...you and/or your sister realize that "Dancing Through Life" is not from DRS, correct?

Greeneye, I'll post of any Norbert sightings Even if he's not performing, I'm sure he'll be there.

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#2746

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:55pm

All the past and present cast members were invited to the benefit so that's why I'm assuming he'll be there. If that's the case then they are going to have some amazing people there.

Wickedrentq, if you see Timothy Britten Parker get a picture with him then you can send it to me for his website that I run. Tell him you're friends with Sara. :)

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~Sara~

#2747

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/24/06 at 12:14pm

radio show on!

playing Rent songs cause of the concert.

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<--- the set of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I was assistant stage manager for during the 2007 season at the STNJ outdoor stage.

-Dre- You must remember all the same that at the crux of every game is knowing when it's time to leave the table... And it's important to be artful in your exit. No turning back, you must accept the con is done... It was a ball, it was a blast. And it's a shame it couldn't last. But every chapter has to end, you must agree.
~Dirty Rotten Scoundrels~
There's a special kind of people known as show people. We live in a world full of dreams. Sometimes we're not too certain what's false and what's real. But we're seldom in doubt about what we feel.
~Curtains~
It is a far, far better thing I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to, than I have ever known.
~A Tale of Two Cities ~

#2748

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/24/06 at 5:22pm

Dre, I listened today. Awesome songs! And you played The Girl Gets Around. I know I'm late but BWW wouldn't let me sign on before!

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~Sara~

#2749

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/26/06 at 5:30pm

Doesn't look like, from what I've heard from friends and the video on BWW, that Norbert was at the Rent 10 benefit.

I'm kind of suprised but not really. Considering that is his only night off but he was part of the OBC as a swing which is why it surprises me a little.

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~Sara~

#2750

Norbert for president.

Posted: 4/27/06 at 9:23pm

The first NLBOnline Chat has been scheduled for Monday May 8th at 7:30 pm est. I hope to see everyone. As soon as I am able to find a good chat program, I will post where to go to sign up on the site.