Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 33

Chrys- I wish I could join you to try and win the DRS lottery but I have such awful luck and I'm stuch in the mountains anyway.

I'm so glad Norbs said something about the cell phone. Why do people leave them on? Does DRS need to have an announcement like the other shows? But if they do, then they have to get rid of the very funny "no announcements" announcement before curtain.

DRS OBCR IN LESS THAN A MONTH!!!!

And Tony nominations are announced on the same day!

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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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