Barbour, Lazar, Edelmann to star in TALE OF TWO CITIES — Page 5

on Friends, there is an episode where Joey auditions for "A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical." Thought it was funny that they used it as a joke, but in actuality, there is a musical.

theaternut...from what I have heard, he is more than "just OK' in this show. He owns Sidney. Have you seen the show...?

And, why are you labeling us as "blasse" about his casting...?
As mentioned in other threads (which I hope you will take the time to read), this case had many issues which were not discussed by a "one sided" sensationalistic press. They actually came out with an article about it, even BEFORE Barbour went to court for the first time. How's that for a fair public opinion influencing press for you...
Wow, I never thought I would be quoting winston89 (sorry winston, but you know why I say this, just what Wanna Be a Foster said...? =I . This particular quote is actually legible and to the point :)

"in any event didn't Barbour have to clear any jobs he got with his parole officer before he could sign the contract? If that is the case the I am sure his parole officer didn't see him as a threat in doing this show on Broadway. So, I don't know if people should get totally up in arms."

There are "authorities involved here, you know, who know more about this case than any of us (I did say they they were authorities, right?) So, are you saying that speculating why this actor should not be cast is ABOVE the opinion of those more qualified...?
And, let's NOT forget that there are other actors, producers, and friends of his who know him better than that, and are sticking by him, thus, the reason he is still cast as Sydney.
I pity those who don't have friends and colleagues strong enough to stand by them when controversy arises in their lives.

Let's not continue on this...Barbour ALREADY admitted from before the case went to court, that he had been unethical, so what is there more to say against his judgement?

And, teenagers that seek and engage in sexual situations (and at 15 you do know better), know what they are doing. Someone who is really naive about sex, would never go that far. Trust me, I've been there. For all we know, Barbour might end up being the victim here, if criminal intent against him is found. Again, let's leave this up to those more qualified and savvy about this case.

bwaybabe2: We don't know that she sought it. That is what I am saying. And Barbour can't be the victim here; he knew it was illegal but he did it anyway. He was the adult, not her.

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I was gonna say, didn't he plead out?

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Well, you must be a lawyer, since you seem to know all about it. So I will take your word that this was a "frame up" and he only plead GUILTY based on your advice.
I am sorry. And "ONLY 3 years" probation will fly by like THAT!

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I don't mean this to sound flip, but how old are you? Are you a teenager?

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Just one itsy, bitsy comment. I haven't SEEN Tale yet. It may be the greatest musical ever written (doubtful), may be a pallid spinoff of Les Miz (more likely), may just be a nothing kind of show (highly likely, but then I can't speak with any authority), or it may just be a mediocre space-filler until a blockbuster comes along. But I'll lay you dollars to doughnuts that this time next year it will be forgotten. As will the furore about James Barbour, who, at best, is a routine talent. Not the worst, but certainly not the best.

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theaternut...I appreciate your comment. I was about to link all the NY Post, Daily News, etc... articles for you to see what I mean, but, honestly, I loathe sensationalistic press, and would rather NOT give them more "play time". Just check them out yourself.
This thread is about casting for a show, so I just don't want to continue about something that has been pulverized to the point of nonexistence.

Ed...Tale will appeal to those who like Dickens, like epics, like good theater, and enjoy the performances of those cast--and I daresay it is a great cast--Barbour's singing has never been 'mediocre'. His acting you say? Perhaps you have caught some of his "off" performances...? Most who have seen him in any show, attest to his great talent. perhaps he is not the best of all, but he does enjoy the distinction of being up there with them.
I hope you are wrong about your "prediction", because I have great admiration for Ms. Santoriello and this show, and only wish the best for them...

Scaryclown.. true. But I can decide not to support the show. Or go to the show and yell CHILD MOLESTOR every time he appears. Just to be a pure bitch about it. Out of all the actors out there.. why pick him? He is not that great in the show. I detest that you are all minimizing what this man was found guilty off by letting the awe of a broadway performer blind you.

"Tale will appeal to those who like Dickens, like epics, like good theater, and enjoy the performances of those cast--and I daresay it is a great cast--Barbour's singing has never been 'mediocre'. His acting you say? Perhaps you have caught some of his "off" performances...? Most who have seen him in any show, attest to his great talent. perhaps he is not the best of all, but he does enjoy the distinction of being up there with them.
I hope you are wrong about your "prediction", because I have great admiration for Ms. Santoriello and this show, and only wish the best for them..."

I like Dickens and I like good epics. I found the show to be labored and unoriginal. And Barbour was as dull as he has always been.

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Updated On: 7/1/08 at 10:17 PM

Dame, why would you go see a show where you don't like the lead?
Also, I surely hope the masses in Sarasota do not get near you, because you are surely insulting their intelligence, or at best, their theater savvy (from what I hear, most of them have seen plenty of Broadway performances, and are regular theater goers).
=I
Are you from Florida, or did you actually travel there to see this show? Just curious.

Updated On: 7/1/08 at 10:34 PM

"Remember there was another girl who also had accusations against this man."

Weren't there also tales of people overhearing him at the stage door saying stuff like "Women my age just don't get me?" I was under the impression that some in the theatre community knew that this was more than just a isolated incident.

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Well, Sueleen...thank you for calling me a teenager
Honestly, I believe you are the one who is sounding more like a teen, though, look at your tone.

Eris0303...the comments you are referring to (about what "someone" heard at the stage door) came from a poster who, thankfully, either has been banned from this board, or is just not posting here anyomore (reason I say that is because he was rude and gross in his comments, on a regular basis, and never contributed anything really positive to this board). As far as I can infer from what he attested to, I have no doubt he made the whole thing up just to keep the thread going, by bashing Barbour (he actually admitted to not even knowing about the actor before this, so, yeah, he was an authority on the subject).
I also have no doubt that those "some in the theater community" were also acquantainces of the girl, or nemesis of Barbour, IF it was true that they said this about him.

CPD...Barbour's sentence was a "misdeaminor", not a felony, so he is not considered a criminal, from what I understand. And, in all fairness, Barbour has quite a very solid past, as a performer, and in his relations. The fact that he has had to go through this, should not have to affect this show, OR take center stage. Why? Because people who know better, remain trying to make it an issue? I have stated before that this guy is just doing a job, that is very rightfully his. He is not trying to convince you or anyone to come see him, if they not desire it.
You know, so many people went about this board making unfounded comments about the casting, saying things like, Natalie had not been cast (Eris?), and the cast was TOTALLY replaced. Well, when all was said and done, nothing was true, just speculations and baseless assumptions. Only the parts that needed replacement were cast different (in some cases it looks because the actors had other commitments)...the rest seems to be Sarasota all over. As I see it, that is the same thing happenning here with Barbour. The more this goes around, the bigger they try to make it, and the more off base comments that are made.
BTW CPD, check out the Daily News article where a reporter who attended proceedings, talked about how this case was one sided from the beginning. I also remember reading from a couple of sources that the "other" girl was nothing more than a third malicious party trying to colaborate with the accuser. The "other" girl in mention (and her Mom, even) was willing to go testify in James' favor.
Gee, I guess I'm not that bad at reasearching, after all