Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 31

Really? Thats awsome!


Sorry for a really random question. Anyone know how tall Norbert is? I was watching the DRS opening night thing on Broadway.com and he is tiny compared to Lithgow (then again John is realllly tall). But Norbert seems a bit shorter than everyone else in the cast as well. Just curious...

I think John's like 6'4" or something. Norbert looks so small next to him!

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I think Norb is actually 5ft 9. saw it once somewheres but do not remember where ( yes I am old)

I hope the American Theatre Wing posts the seminar SOON. I miss Sherie and Norbert!!

I don't think John Lithgow is "freakishly" tall. LOL. He might look that way in relation to Norbert, though. Maybe I've befriended/had crushes on too many basketball players.

Alejandra

not really a bump, more a nudge...

I think Should win is all I know, The politics of TONY are beyond me. I'm going to try for the DRS lottery tonight because I love Norby so much. I just cannot believe how much I love the show and its all Norby, mostly. Its funny especially compared to Fiyerro in Wicked, which was a role I hated until I saw Norbert do it last may. It amazes me how much range he shows in just those two roles, that guy is fabulous I thibk that has to impress at least a few Tony voters.

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I told you this already, but congrats! :) I hope you meet Norbert!

Alejandra

i'm seeing DRS on May 28 with my best friend (also a huge Norbert fan)...we're very very excited!

Seeing DRS from first row must be amazing. :)

I'm rescuing Norbert, or his thread, at least, from Page 2 oblivion. LOL.

Alejandra

Pinky--As far as what songs I'd love for Norbert to record on a CD, I would love for it to have a lot of his own material. Babydoll was an interesting, and ultimately addictive, song. :)

I doubt it would happen, but I would also love for him to sing songs from Rent, like One Song Glory, or Your Eyes--because I hate that a clear, "official" version of Norb singing these songs does not exist. That's so *wrong*.

Solo CDs are always a bit strange. I don't like it when Broadway actors sing covers that, while popular, may sound strange. Like Michael Ball singing R Kelly's I Believe I Could Fly.

I think a solo Norbert effort would not make that mistake, though, and maybe be more like Idina's Here, an expression of the artist using their own writing/vocal talents rather than trying to force something.

OK, I'm rambling now.

Bottom line: He's Norb. He makes anything sound great. He kicks ass.

ETA: Nothing against Michael Ball, btw. He's still my definitive Marius voice. :)

Alejandra (bumping this thread)

Updated On: 4/19/05 at 11:38 PM

Now...who loves free stuff?

Dumb question, I know.

But, apparently free copies of the DRS OBCR (a special edition) will be given away. Yay!

I wish I could go to the block party next week and get one signed.

Alejandra
FREE DRS limited edition cds

I just got back from DRS!!!! I absolutely adore this show!!!!!! While I was there I went ahead and purchased tickets for my family when they come next month! I hope they like it!!!

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The same amount as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Last night made three. I actually hadn't seen it since it opened, so it was nice to see the show in a "finalized" state. I didn't stay to talk to the cast becuase it was raining, and I didn't have an umbrella. But, I'm gonna go next week for a cd! I am so freaking excited that they are GIVING them away! I think it's a brilliant move on their part.

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Updated On: 4/21/05 at 10:31 AM