Andy Karl To Be Broadway's ROCKY...?
Andy Karl To Be Broadway's ROCKY...?
#1Andy Karl To Be Broadway's ROCKY...?
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:12pm
A talkative bird told me today.
Updated On: 7/22/13 at 08:12 PM
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#2Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:17pmDon't believe everything that bird chirps.
HUSSY POWER!
------ HUSSY POWER!
beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#2Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:18pmWell, I hope this happens. He is one of my favorite musical theatre actors on Broadway. This would be a wonderful opportunity for him.
#3Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:18pmIf 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.
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#4Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:21pmIs 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
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beautywickedlover
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#6Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:25pmIf 'Enchanted' was ever made into a musical, Karl would also be perfect as Prince Edward.
#7Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:25pmLol. No. But I have no reason to not believe the bird.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#9Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:29pmThis just made me a little more interested in the project. (But just a little.)
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#10Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:51pmPerfect casting. And the guy is so hot!
<-----I'M TOTES ROLLING MY EYES
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#11Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:01pm
Rocky?!
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#13Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:22pmHe's been doing readings and workshops of this musical since 2010. Didn't realize this was news...
#14Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:25pmInvolvement in readings means nothing when it comes to full productions.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
#15Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:52pmHe 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
#16Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/17/07
#17Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#18Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:24pmHer jaw was the true star!
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#19Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#20Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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
#21Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:52pmI'd love to see Tony Yazbeck as Rocky.
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#22Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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...
#23Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
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?)
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#24Andy Karl Will Be Broadway's ROCKY
Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:11pmNot as exciting as a lead role, but I know Adam Perry was offered ensemble in this production.
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