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

[Jordan Catalano]

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

A talkative bird told me today.

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

[DAME]

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

Don't believe everything that bird chirps.

[beautywickedlover]

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]

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.

[Bettyboy72]

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

Is a talkative bird Orfeh?

[showchoirguy]

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

^ This

[beautywickedlover]

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]

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

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

[ucjrdude902]

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

If this runs a year I'll be shocked.

[dramamama611]

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

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

[Jane2]

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

Perfect casting. And the guy is so hot!

[blaxx]

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

Rocky?!

[CurtainPullDowner]

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

I thought we knew this.

[Liza's Headband]

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]

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

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

[Liza's Headband]

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]

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]

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]

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

Her jaw was the true star!

[aasjb4ever]

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]

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]

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

I'd love to see Tony Yazbeck as Rocky.

[it'sjustshowbiz]

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]

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]

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.