Bobby Steggert, Santino Fontana to Lead New York YANK! Workshop; Aiming for Broadway Run! — Page 2

I, of course, do not believe you're a terrible person for holding this opinion. I don't even completely disagree...though I think there's more there than you do.

I'm just saying that sometimes (ok...a lot of times), the tone you use to express your opinions can be off-putting. And, of course, I'm only responding to the BroadwayWorld version of you...clearly not the real time version.

For example, there have been times I've wanted to reach through my screen and throttle Pal Joey. But in real life, I adore the man would let him fondle me in the back of a cab if I'd had enough Ketel Ones*.




*For future reference to one and all, a half of a Ketel One on the rocks is all it takes to get me in a fondle-able mood. Just don't forget the lime.

It takes generally 7-10 years from first idea, to writing, to development, to raising funds, to developing it more so the new funders feel confident it, and then mounting a prod. If there's a try-out, it goes back to the development mode, but which phase of development is the real question.

In this case, it seems like there's interest from different producers, like Roundabout and now Old Globe. But like I said, this is a tricky commericial prospect in any sense, so I imagine they want to hedge their bets and be confident in it before it's Bway-bound.

Also, to be fair, it's probably coming up on its 10 years soon, if it hasn't already.

I also thought Hernandez was a terrific leading man. They're more difficult to find, I think, than many realize.

Listening to the music on the show's site, I just find it all really boring and unexciting.

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/success_finds_once_twice_c9Ka3xlUjDOsD20yTN2aNL

I saw the spring reading directed by Cromer.

All I will say is - it is a very different, leaner, stronger show than what was onstage at the York. Several new characters, much stronger character development of Mitch and Artie, several new songs.

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