Andy Karl To Be Broadway's ROCKY...?

[Jordan Catalano]

Andy Karl To Be Broadway's ROCKY...?#1

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:12pm

A talkative bird told me today.

Updated On: 7/22/13 at 08:12 PM

[DAME]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#2

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:17pm

Don't believe everything that bird chirps.

HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

[beautywickedlover]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#2

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:18pm

Well, I hope this happens. He is one of my favorite musical theatre actors on Broadway. This would be a wonderful opportunity for him.

[broadwaydevil]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#3

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:18pm

If it's true, I'm so glad he keeps getting work, he's so talented. I could really see him as Rocky, too and it may get me to see the show.

Scratch and claw for every day you're worth! Make them drag you screaming from life, keep dreaming You'll live forever here on earth.

[Bettyboy72]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#4

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:21pm

Is a talkative bird Orfeh?

"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal "I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello

[showchoirguy]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#5

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:25pm

^ This

[beautywickedlover]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#6

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:25pm

If 'Enchanted' was ever made into a musical, Karl would also be perfect as Prince Edward.

[Jordan Catalano]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#7

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:25pm

Lol. No. But I have no reason to not believe the bird.

[ucjrdude902]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#8

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:28pm

If this runs a year I'll be shocked.

[dramamama611]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#9

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:29pm

This just made me a little more interested in the project. (But just a little.)

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Jane2]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#10

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:51pm

Perfect casting. And the guy is so hot!

<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES

[blaxx]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#11

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:01pm

Rocky?!

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[CurtainPullDowner]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#12

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:02pm

I thought we knew this.

[Liza's Headband]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#13

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:22pm

He's been doing readings and workshops of this musical since 2010. Didn't realize this was news...

[aasjb4ever]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#14

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:25pm

Involvement in readings means nothing when it comes to full productions.

[Liza's Headband]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#15

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:52pm

He has been attached to all U.S. incarnations. It was more than a safe bet that he would play Rocky, I thought.. Still don't get it. But whatever

[aasjb4ever]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#16

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:09pm

Stephanie J. Block played Elphaba in every workshop and reading of Wicked, but when the Pre-Broadway production came to fruition, they wanted to bring in a star. Cut to Idina Menzel.

Playing a role in every reading means NOTHING. We will only see when there is an official announcement.

[finebydesign]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#17

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:22pm

"Stephanie J. Block played Elphaba in every workshop and reading of Wicked,"

This is untrue. Menzel was in a workshop, I saw one!

"when the Pre-Broadway production came to fruition, they wanted to bring in a star. Cut to Idina Menzel. "

The word I heard was they were looking for someone with more experience. Menzel wasn't exactly a "star." Hell she played Aida just before she took Wicked and nobody was busting down doors to see here.

[blaxx]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#18

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:24pm

Her jaw was the true star!

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[aasjb4ever]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#19

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:37pm

"This is untrue. Menzel was in a workshop, I saw one!"
My B.

"The word I heard was they were looking for someone with more experience. Menzel wasn't exactly a "star." Hell she played Aida just before she took Wicked and nobody was busting down doors to see here."
Would you, as a producer, want a complete unknown to headline your multi-million-dollar new musical, or an established Tony nominee with *some* name recognition?

[beautywickedlover]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#20

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:43pm

Here is Block explaining her journey during the workshops of 'Wicked'.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/113495-DIVA-TALK-Chatting-with-Wickeds-Stephanie-J-Block-Plus-News-of-Mason-and-Kuhn

ETA: I really do hope that it is Karl who plays the lead role in this new musical, but if they don't get him then I hope they get someone as equally talented.
Updated On: 7/22/13 at 10:43 PM

[madbrian]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#21

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:52pm

I'd love to see Tony Yazbeck as Rocky.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

[it'sjustshowbiz]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#22

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:06pm

Andy Karl is definitely manly enough.

I watched the German video and was surprised that I actually want to see this...

[PalJoey]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#23

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:10pm

I would go see Andy Karl as Rocky.

I still think this is a laughably stupid idea for a musical.

But I would go see Andy Karl as Rocky.

(But who will they ever get to play Bullwinkle?)

[matineeidol2591]

Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY#24

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:11pm

Not as exciting as a lead role, but I know Adam Perry was offered ensemble in this production.