Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 27

#651

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/22/05 at 11:12pm

I went to NY a week before DRS' Opening Night, and I totally sat front row, dead center. *sigh*

I think "Dirty Rotten Number" is excellent. John's voice may not be the most amazing sound you've ever heard, but it is still very good. He definitely holds up his own. And also, that night, Norbert flashed the front row his whitie tighties (under his boxers) in Act II. (Take that, suckas! Hahaha!)

As for Rent, I bought a cast signed photo of RENT a while ago ('No Day But Today' pose). And I realized a couple of months ago that it is, indeed, Norbert as Roger in the picture. Ha, never noticed that.

#652

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/22/05 at 11:20pm

I've seen Norbert in Rent, L5y, & Wicked...and I have no idea when I'll get up to see DRS. However, I also saw him in the National Tour of Cabaret. I couldn't believe how wonderful he was. I can't wait to see him in DRS....anyone see him in Thou Shalt Not? I never got a chance to see that one, but I guess I was lucky to find the cast album when I did.

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#653

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/22/05 at 11:56pm

There's nothing wrong with "dirty rotten number" but they need their Tony performance to either be very funny or have strong vocals and except for Norbert's part of the song, it has neither. Norbert can sing his ass off, but John sings most of the song and that's not good. DRS needs to put flash or funny on that stage, so that means GBS or Ruprecht.

OMG, I just pictured Ruprecht on stage at the Tonys! It would be a million times funnier at the Tonys cuz it's so wild! Can you imagine the reaction from the crowd when Norbert comes out as Ruprecht? I can see it!!!

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"I'm the STAR!"--Daniel Reichard during Glory Daze sound check

#654

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 10:30am

I WOULD LOVE IT! I wish this would happen.But really just seeing him perform on the Tonys will be fine for me, that and him winning the Tony of course

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"Rap stars will love me..... I get me a posse and shit, aiite."

#655

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 10:53am

I saw DRS last night. Butz is Jack Black. Shorter and blonder, but he is Jack Black.

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Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#656

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 10:56am

Good comparison to Jack Black. It's great to see him in a role that really lets him cut loose. When are Steve Martin and Lithgow's castmastes (Kristen Johnson, Jane Curtin) going to see this show?

#657

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:38am

oh I know! Steve Martin saw Spamalot instead, didn't he?

I'm still tickled that Idina and Taye went to see Norbs. And I know he mentioned inviting Teri Hatcher to see him. I think she saw him Wicked, too. LOL.

Oh, btw, I was on Compulsive Bowlers last night, and someone mentioned that Norbert and Yasmine Alers were "on fire" in Rent. LOL. Which is funny b/c he also had great chemistry with Marcy Harriell!

Alejandra

#658

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:46am

He's a cutie/hottie--and in numerous interviews he has said he started doing theatre to meet women. So he's a flirt, too (said as a compliment..)

It's nice to have a person who you admire on B'WAY who likes women as more than friends..I was WAY into John Tartaglia last year, but (sigh) we could only be friends.

#659

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 12:37pm

I second that Wendy! Thank you very much Raul Esparza and Michael Cerveris and Norbert Leo Butz!!!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#660

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 1:52pm

LOL. Aw, I love John Tartaglia (who doesn't?!). And woo, Michael Arden!

Norbert does have a knack for having great chemistry with co-stars, including Kristin in Wicked. I remember reading an early Wicked interview, where she said something like, "I'm in love with Norbert. I'd never worked with him before, but he is fabulous."

Indeed.

Chrys, very nice avatar!

Alejandra

#661

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:29pm

Bum Bump!


PS: 13 more days 'til I arrive in NY and get to see DRS. (But really, who's counting?)

#662

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:43pm

LOL! You are, apparently! Woo-hoo!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#663

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:47pm

Okay, maybe just a little!

Hey, who's in that picture with Michael Cerveris?

#664

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:52pm

I described my icon earlier as "That beautifual bald sexy beast is Michael Cerveris. Oh yeah, the girl is Judy Kuhn." *sigh* I love that mans lips...

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#665

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/23/05 at 11:55pm

Wow. Some broadway fan I am. Can't even recognize Judy Kuhn. Maybe I was just blinded by the talent beside her.

#666

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/24/05 at 12:12am

Well, I am so it makes since you are too!

"He has a huge talent!"- I love that quote. It's from Moulin Rouge, and it just seemed to fit!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#667

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/24/05 at 11:24pm

Hey y'all, I'm on vacay but I can't resist checking in. :)

For the love of all things Norbert related, I'm bumping the thread.

Alejandra

#668

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/25/05 at 2:30pm

I listened to The Last 5 Years and I really liked.....However, I think that liked the girls songs better than his......

#669

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/25/05 at 6:48pm

A- I've missed you a ton! I hope your vacation is going great!

Can't wait to get my L5Y cd! Perhaps this time I'll actually get to listen to it more than once.

Ooooh, and since I'm on my Michael Cerveris kick, I bought Tommy for my birthday. I had no idea Sherie was in the OBC. Lucky girl!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#670

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/25/05 at 7:37pm

Hey everyone!

MTVMANN: I'm glad you enjoyed TL5Y. I think her songs are great as well. It's really hard to choose a favorite 'cause really most of the songs are so beautifully done.

Chrys: Yay! You got Tommy!! Sheri is so cute in it. What did you think of it? BTW- almost bought Taboo today!

Alejandra: Where are you on vacay? Hope you're having a fabulous time:)

#671

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/25/05 at 8:19pm

Tommy: AAAAAAHH! Where has this cd been all my life. I love love love that mans voice. He really can sing everything. I would give everything I own to see him in another Broadway show. I can't wait to see him in Passion next week! Life is good.
*sings "Sensation"*

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#672

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/26/05 at 9:19am

And I just re listend to L5Y and skipped most of her songs! His voice.... I get SUCH a goofy smile!:)

#673

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/26/05 at 10:21am

sabrelady: I know all about that "goofy smile". Except of course during "Nobody Needs To Know". That song is so painful

#674

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/26/05 at 4:55pm

2 me the most AMazing thing is- He was supposed to be a classical actor- Did Laertes in Hamlet and all. And I would LOOOVE to see him do more drama stuff. I wonder, does he want a film career? He is just so gooooood! ( course I want him to record too!)

#675

Dirty Rotten Ruprecht

Posted: 3/26/05 at 5:40pm

"...the most AMazing thing is- He was supposed to be a classical actor- Did Laertes in Hamlet and all."

I think that is what makes me such a huge fan of his. He is so overwhelmingly talented and yet still seems so unimpressed with himself. He makes everything look so easy.
I haven't heard as to whether or not he wants to do film but I certainly hope he does. For selfish reasons of course! I would LOVE to see him on the big screen:)