Adam Pascal Quote in NYTimes: Ew, Ew, Ew!- Page 5

[Chloe]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:24pm

I also wanted to address the point about Chris Columbus "lying" about Daphne Rubin-Vega. How would we know? And if that wasn't the truth, why would it be better to say what some have said here, that she's too old, she doesn't look good enough, she's lost her voice - would that *really* be better? I think she's a wonderful artist who doesn't deserve to be talked about that way.

Columbus gets slammed for possibly being tactful and Adam gets slammed for - not.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:25pm

I would also like to add...

I have done a number of interviews with local newpapers for varous productions I have been involved with and cannot even begin to count the number of times that I have been misquoted or taken completely out of context so that what I said could be easily misconstrued.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:30pm

Because, Chloe. Someone's going to get slammed for something one way or another. Even about the tiniest nit-picky things, nobody's going to be happy, and someone's going to find something about which to argue.

To backtrack, BroadwayGirl, I think he could absolutely play Billy Flynn. He hasn't got the comedic chops to play Freddy in DRS, though. And I do think that you, as a staunch supporter of Ms. Menzel, should be able to see some light on this. Idina's vocals are not as versatile as some of her contemporaries. And yes, she's doing something unexpected - good for her. Adam's also done the unexpected, hasn't he? I feel like people are so quick to bash at Aida, that they forget things like Chess and Cabaret.

I also think that speculation about the number of offers he's getting is very silly. We won't ever know.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:31pm

Has Mr. Pascal been offered anything on Broadway since Cabaret? Just wondering. I don't know, based on the few interviews I have read with him, he just sounds a bit arrogant. Is he saying that shows like DRS, Spelling Bee, Piazza, Doubt, Pillowman Are atrocious? There are so many actors out there that have been in not so good shows, in a lot of people's opinions, or shows that were good but didn't run long. A lot are paying their dues, so to speak. It just sounds like he either wants to star in something else or he is a bit bitter that offers are not coming in. I do enjoy his voice. But just watching him in the few performances outside of the Shows he is in, his body language just says arrogant to me. Just my opinion.

Do I think there could be better shows on broadway? Yes. I see all of these festivals around the country and I wonder what is happening to the good shows at those? Just looking at what is on Broadway, it is mostly about what people are familiar with or the big name star in the show. And I think that is ok. Just on a smaller scale, so to speak. (Meaning less of those shows) Maybe Broadway will need to take a "hit" so to speak and not offer as many jukebox musicals and groom "theatregoers" back to original and challenging works. I think that looking at how to get more people to Broadway, they also groomed people to think that some of these shows are good theatre. And yes, I am glad that people are going to see shows on Broadway no matter what show it is, but I also feel that Broadway has lost a lot of its creativity. Just my opinion off the top of my head.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:34pm

Has Mr. Pascal been offered anything on Broadway since Cabaret?

Again - how do we expect to know what he's been offered? Anyone? Use your heads.

I believe the only offer that had any sort of press was for Fiyero.

There are so many actors out there that have been in not so good shows, in a lot of people's opinions, or shows that were good but didn't run long.

Is it really bad that he doesn't want to do a not-so good show? He knows full-well that AIDA wasn't a great show, and he's had no problem saying so. But if you've read so many interviews, you'd see that he has a desire to branch out, and not be pigeonholed.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:36pm

what about tarzan? *can of worms*

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:40pm

Tarzan as in would Adam do it or could Adam do it?

Could Adam do it? Haven't heard the score. Would he? I hope to hell not!

Or Tarzan as in the state of Broadway?

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:41pm

Idina's eyebrows look freaky in the back-then-picture.

Anyway, it's all about who you know, a little talent, AND PR.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:47pm

Wilson looks like he's wearing pink lip gloss.

[Chloe]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:49pm

What about Tarzan? The part he workshopped (the storyteller) was cut out of the show, if that's what you mean. He was never up for the part of Tarzan as far as I know.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:50pm

Emcee, I believe Ms. Menzel's vocal abilities are more versatile than she is given credit for on this board. She can handle as much material as the next modern-day Broadway belter. She may be unique, but she can make it work. But that's a whole nother discussion.

Pascal's talents GREATLY limit him. That's my initial point. You seem to agree--at least to a degree--considering he can't "hold his own in a play" and he doesn't have the "comedic chops to play Freddy." That, to me, is the same as saying he just isn't talented enough to be getting all that many good offers, and that was my initial point, Emcee. You're right, I'm speculating because maybe he's getting offers for so many things I don't think he has the talent for. Maybe he's getting a bunch of crappy offers because there's so little in theatre he can fit his talents and styles into. Neither of us can know. I'm just putting out there how his statement is coming across to me.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:53pm

Well, I wouldn't say Idina could play Christine Colgate in DRS.

I think she could sing the hell out of those songs though.

I do think Idina is much more versatile than Adam, in terms of acting and singing.

But you can't compare them, really, since one's a male and the other is a female.

But both do have a rockish voice currently found in NEW BROADWAY.

We'll never see either of them in Funny Girl or Gypsy.

[kas]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:55pm

Wow, Adam Pascal is definitely someone to have a serious debate about! I don't know if another opinion is even needed, but I think that he is a musician first and foremost, then a musical theater actor, and lastly, an actor.

In terms of acting, he comes across ten times better on film then on stage; I just don't think he has enough presence/charisma. But he was very, very natural in SLC and School of Rock. He reads well on camera.

There's nothing wrong with that; he is multi-talented and I still love him :) He's just one confident dude, I guess! I happen to think that there are some diverse shows on broadway, but obviously he doesn't. :)

[BabyJohn]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:58pm

Respect Points down 50...

Don't get me wrong, Rent is my favorite, but I feel like not seeing it...Okay, I'm seeing it but only because the rest of the cast is my hero. I certainly won't be seeing any of his "movies" (Whose gonna cast him anyway...)

Grrr...

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 8:59pm

That's where I disagree, BSO. Why COULDN'T she play Christina Colgate? And I think she'd make a hell of a Fanny Brice. And Mama Rose years down the road.

But that's just me. Being open minded. And believing in her talents.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:00pm

Okay, I LOVE Idina Menzel....but the thought of her as Fanny Brice makes me laugh.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:01pm

Why? She could sing it, she's funny, she's Jewish. She fits the role. Why not?

BTW: I'm sure many people would have laughed if they heard a while back the suggestion that Idina Menzel might take over a role Audra McDonald once played.


Anyway. I digress...
Updated On: 9/4/05 at 09:01 PM

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:02pm

Though I'd rather see Idina as Fanny than Shoshana.

::shudders::

Idina is funny, in her own right.

Although, thinking about the Rent Blog video she did, she may be able to pull off that spaciness for the role.

But NEVER Mama Rose.

[Chloe]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:04pm

I still don't get why anyone should lose respect for him for saying that he's not getting any good theater offers, so he's looking more into film. As I said before, he's not dissing theater, he's dissing the material he's gotten offered lately.

And BroadwayGirl, Idina is a friend of Adam's, and I don't think she would appreciate the way you're her "fan."

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:05pm

Chloe...WHAT are you talking about? You think she wouldn't like me or something simply because I don't think Pascal is talented? As if that destroys my character or my respect for her work at all...

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:06pm

It isn't about replacing someone. It's about the role.

After hearing one song, (I mean, it was only one song, but still) I could see Idina doing it.

But that proves more how versatile Audra is.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:10pm

Emcee - I was just throwing the question about his offers out there. A lot of people here know a lot about what is going on and I thought maybe someone would know. That's all. Also, If you go back and read my post again, I said I have read a "few" interviews not "so many". And he has had negative statements in them. Agreed that he is allowed to choose what he wants to do and branch out. But still, in my opinion, I still think he comes off as a bit arrogant. But I will say in his defense that we were not there to here the tone of his voice when he made these statements. And that can make a difference in how a statement is perceived.

[Benzy92]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:14pm

I, personally, thought Adam Pascal was WAY out of line making a comment that strong! While I think he has a talent, not ENOUGH to say something like that in the New York Times!

[Amneris]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:17pm

ZONEACE you made me laugh. . . real hard =D

[Chloe]

Posted: 9/4/05 at 9:19pm

"Chloe...WHAT are you talking about? You think she wouldn't like me or something simply because I don't think Pascal is talented? As if that destroys my character or my respect for her work at all... "

I think she wouldn't like you period. Just my opinion.

Again, Benzy, what did he say that was so out of line?