Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 44

I don't know who these people are who are saying Norb's chances are slim, but I point to the facts--Norbs was nominated for the OCC--won, the Drama Desk, which Curry was not, and received the best reviews of any male performer this season. All the posters on talkin'broadway seem to think Norbs is a lock for the award.

Don't forget, "Nothing is too wonderful to be true." LOL

I also really hape you are right, I think those things are very true about Norbert paying his dues. I will be very very distraught if Norbert does not win.

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I think will..How about this.."Norbert, would you consider dating a fan?"...LOL

Seriously, I think I'll ask if he gets recognized more now because of DRS? something like that

I love those photos, I'm still upset about not getting into DRS but the lottery having so many more people is a wonderful sign.

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*bump* *bump*

wendy, love your new avatar! They look so beautiful! :)

I saw John on R&K. He was so charming and gracious! I loved how he mentioned that Norbert was young and had been in Rent and Wicked as well.

Alejandra

I love how Sherie looks in those pictures as well. I was also going to take that picture as my avatar, Wendy. You beat me to it! I loved that picture.

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I have not been able to figure that out at all, but I must say some of the suggestions are pretty weird. Someone said al the other people that played Roger and Fiyero, but I really think they would be awful. Norbert played those two and Freddy because HE has incredible range, Adam Pascal is great as Roger but would be an awful, awful Freddy.
The suggestion I liked was Neal Patrick Harris, it would be a very different take, but that is good and he has some comic chops and can play against his reputation.

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I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought some of the ideas were Weird (note: capital "W").

I agree with you SP, Norbert's range is vastly wider than most of the men who have played Fiyero and Roger. I can't believe someone mentioned Joey McIntyre! I wonder if they have actually seen DRS. And the Jason Alexander idea really threw me. I saw him in The Producer's and didn't care for him at all. I think he is completely wrong for the part.

I think the NPH idea is worth exploring. And I did see that someone mentioned Hunter Foster. I'm not too familiar with his work, and was wondering if he would be a good fit.

Updated On: 5/12/05 at 10:49 AM

Yes the Jason Alexander as Freddy suggestion was just Weird. But the Jason Alexander as Andre, I could see working.

I really think it is strange that people think anyone who has played the same role in the past can automatically play all the other roles that person has played. Hunter Foster and NPH are the two suggestions of real actors who could take the role new places, but I still am worried it could be a disaster without Norbert. It is a Very Difficult role to oull off because it is so delicate to balance the comedy.
I have only seen Fitzgerald in Wicked as well, I really have no idea about a role like Freddy.
Tom Hewitt or as someone on the other thread Kelsey Grammar would be an interesting Lawrence.
Norbert's shoes will be very hard to fill, indeed!

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Well, just to give you insight--some people on the other thread suggested Tony Randall or David Dukes for Lawrence (both were replacements for John in M.Butterfly). Tony has been dead a year, and David Dukes has been dead 5!

wendy: That is HILARIOUS (sorry, I meant to add, "and sad").

smartpenguin: I know, I'm just being selfish. I'm so excited to see what he does next. Especially (keeping fingers crossed) if he gets lucky on Tony night. It really seems as if there is nothing this man can't do. I am eagerly awaiting his next endeavor.

Updated On: 5/12/05 at 11:23 AM

Obviously people aren't as well informed as we are on this thread (wink).

I think someone on this thread (billgoatgirl?) has posted she has seen Chris F. at Williamstown summer theatre--maybe she'll weigh in on how he could (or could not) fill Norb's shoes in DRS.

Hey--new pictures on broadway.com of the nominees reception..a couple of observations..

Gary Beach is very handsome
Michael S. and Billy Crudup from "Pillowman" LOOK like brothers
Billy Crystal is getting old
Norbs and Sherie--Priceless!