Posted: 7/2/16 at 1:27pm
Hasn't it been confirmed that Donald Trump is taking over the role? His singing voice employs the same vomiting quality of enunciation as his speaking voice. Just imagine the delicacy and lyrical beauty the man will bring to each performance.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 1:28pm
Donald is actually playing Hänschen in the Kickstarter funded tour of "Spring Awakening" - he won't have time to do both.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:13pm
CindersGolightly said: "That's the twist: Patti liveblogs every show as Burr!! How "Hit List" of them!
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And every day that passes in the musical, she'd would explain the significance of whatever day it is (be it ginger snap day or flip flop day or whatever weird thing it is). #PartyWithPatti
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:18pm
Call_me_jorge said: "What if it's lane and lane is Joshua?
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Nathan Lane as Burr.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:29pm
ok, the cleverness has now officially hit rock bottom.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:34pm
What happened to the OP? I feel like Joshua Henry has been the suggestion for the entire life of this thread, and the OP has disappeared and given us no feedback on whether that guess is correct, leading me to believe that it is him, and the OP didn't think we would guess it this quickly (which HogansHero did already insinuate earlier in the thread). OP! Is it Joshua Henry?
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:42pm
pupscotch said: "What happened to the OP? I feel like Joshua Henry has been the suggestion for the entire life of this thread, and the OP has disappeared and given us no feedback on whether that guess is correct, leading me to believe that it is him, and the OP didn't think we would guess it this quickly (which HogansHero did already insinuate earlier in the thread). OP! Is it Joshua Henry?"
My guess is that the OP realized that s/he had spoken out of turn, even as a blind item. Since the producers obviously know the source, the net effect of the post is that the source has been embarrassed by blabbing about an announcement that producers spend a lot of time strategizing about the timing of.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 2:49pm
^I don't think the timing in this situation matters. The show is sold out till forever and everyone wants to see it. Casting Henry or whoever isn't going to matter at the box office.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 3:18pm
Either way, it's a week away and no announcement? Is that normal?
Posted: 7/2/16 at 3:33pm
@Tag, of course the timing matters. The #1 error a producer can make is assuming that something doesn't matter. Everything matters always, and controlling the narrative definitely matters. The show is at a critical long term moment when framing its future without its iconic "stars" could define perceptions for years. It's a big mistake to think the producers are not looking beyond your definition of "forever."
@Hellob, again it is about controlling the narrative. Presumably, the show will run on current understudies until the newbies are put in. In Henry's case at least, that's the better part of a month away. I expect an announcement or maybe even a press conference after the 4th.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 3:37pm
Joshua Henry would be incredible! Oh my goodness I would love to see him.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 5:43pm
HogansHero said: "ok, the cleverness has now officially hit rock bottom.
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Sorry, they probably meant Diane Lane, not Nathan Lane.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 5:54pm
The OP could have also been full of it...
Posted: 7/2/16 at 6:39pm
10086sunset said: "The OP could have also been full of it...
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I don't think so, it's possible that we are guessing the wrong SA actor but I think the announcement would have come if it wasn't someone who is currently tied up. I think Hogan is right about how it's going to play out.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 7:26pm
I don't think op has much respect for this board (the superior way he said people on this board are "sooooooooo obsessed with Hamilton, it's entertaining," as if he's better than us). I doubt he will return.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 7:48pm
I guess history would truly be made of Josh Hemry was in both Shuffle and Hamilton at the same time. So I guess we can squash that rumor right now.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 7:59pm
or maybe an understudy will play the role until Shuffle Along closes!
Posted: 7/2/16 at 8:03pm
No offensive but to the OP: Why did you start this? It's not like your gonna tell anyone even if you do know.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 8:11pm
Who suggested he'd be in both at the same time? The closest I think anyone said was in rehearsal for Hamilton, while performing in Shuffle. That's doable and not unheard of.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 9:32pm
"That's doable and not unheard of."
and expected.
Posted: 7/2/16 at 11:50pm
Maybe Titus Andromedon got the job after all?
Posted: 7/3/16 at 12:02am
The above Nathan Lane suggestion .... OMG I'd pay 1k (*cue Mr Roxy's tirade) to watch Nathan Lane as King George The Third one day.
Posted: 7/3/16 at 12:04am
John Adams said: "starcatchers said: "Guys. I know who the new Burr is.
It's me. "
Are you BARBRA STREISAND???! (how exciting!)
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Damn! My secret is out.
Posted: 7/3/16 at 12:13am
chewy5000 said: "Maybe Titus Andromedon got the job after all?
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In all seriousness, a short sketch of Titus Andromedon auditioning for Hamilton would be gold.
Posted: 7/3/16 at 12:20am
Marcus Paul James not only rehearsed but went on in In the Heights during the end of the run of Rent on Broadway. I recall him doing a matinee at one show and the evening at the other. Same producers so it wasn't a problem, and I'm sure the pay was great.
Anyway, Joshua Henry would be profound in the role.
