Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!- Page 11
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#250
Posted: 6/18/13 at 5:20pm
"Every time I've seen a production of Hedwig it's been in a small house that sat 100-150 people."
the Jane sat 300 and did very well!
" and it isn't a show or subject matter for a broad audience. "
You'd be surprised how broad the audience was. I know I was!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#251
Posted: 6/18/13 at 5:32pm
So many anti-NPH trolls in here. "Get out and stay out!"
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#252
Posted: 6/18/13 at 5:32pm
Hedwig is a character whom the audience roots for. He' s a likeable, self deprecating guy who lived a rough life. You feel warm towards him. I just don't feel that way about Neil.
He may be able to perform the part as it is on paper, but I don't feel like he has that quality. At least not for me.. That's why I'm disappointed in the casting.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#253
Posted: 6/18/13 at 6:12pm
My closing night gift. It ran for 857 performances
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#254
Posted: 6/18/13 at 6:16pmYou should give it to NPH and then have him take a picture and post it on here. That will bring out the haters.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#255
Posted: 6/18/13 at 7:01pm
"That will bring out the haters."
So we are haters cause we don't think NPH is right for a part? Yeah cause that says so much about how we think of him as a person..
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#256
Posted: 6/18/13 at 7:10pm
So many anti-NPH trolls in here. "Get out and stay out!"
Headband, I don't mean to be unfriendly, but DAMN you're bossy for someone who registered here 21 days ago!
How 'bout you just tell us what you think without telling everyone what they can post and how they need to feel?
(For the record, I think NPH is terrific and absolutely sympathetic when he wants to be. I'd love to see his take on Hedwig!)
Updated On: 6/18/13 at 07:10 PM
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#257
Posted: 6/18/13 at 10:09pmI'm in the camp that's very excited to see how this goes!
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#258
Posted: 6/19/13 at 8:37am
I'm in the camp that feels that people who are "perfect" for the part are usually the most boring in the end. Give me unconventional/unexpected/surprising casting any day. That's the kind of casting that leads to exciting theatre.
I'm a fan of NPH. Loved him in Assassins. But I admit my first reaction to this news was that he is one of the last people I'd expect in this part. But why on earth would I want them to cast someone who's going to deliver exactly what I've already seen and expect from the role? How is that going to make exciting theatre?
I'm looking forward to this.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#259
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:45am
art scallion, I guess I'm coming from a different point of view. I'm so familiar with the character of Hedwig, and most of the actors who were "perfect for the role" were the reason I continued to love the show.
I would rather not see an actor who doesn't embody Hedwig's persona. In other words, I want him to be the him that I know and love. Perhaps I'm too close to the show, but I did say let's wait and see about NPH. I'm just a skeptic about this.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#260
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:54am
Jane I see your point. I think I would probably feel the same way about certain shows I have a particular attachment to.
ps...I like the way you separated the art from the scallion, like it's a first and last name.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#261
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:58am
Gaveston - that's a line from a song in 9 TO 5, not a direct order from me. Move on!!
I just don't get how this announcement has become so polarizing in both directions. When was the last time BWW reacted so viscerally to a casting decision? I'm sure it was recent but I can't remember.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#262
Posted: 6/19/13 at 9:58amHAHAHA, when you put it that way, Mr. Scallion, it IS funny. I'm so lazy I type everyone's name the way I thought it was typed without going back to check.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#263
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:00amThis thread needs a big block of cheese...
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#264
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:01am
"I just don't get how this announcement has become so polarizing in both directions. When was the last time BWW reacted so viscerally to a casting decision? I'm sure it was recent but I can't remember."
I love it! And I think it's because Hedwig is lovable, the whole show is lovable, and people feel strongly about it. Protective, in a way. They don't want it ruined by what they consider is the wrong casting.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#265
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:05am
I love it! And I think it's because Hedwig is lovable, the whole show is lovable, and people feel strongly about it. Protective, in a way. They don't want it ruined by what they consider is the wrong casting.
I totally get this. It fuels a discussion. What I have a problem is people being disrespectful to each other in the process. There's totally no need for that.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#266
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:05amTrue, Jane. Very true. I guess I never thought of HEDWIG being such a "protected" show by many in the community but it actually makes sense the more I think about it
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#267
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:06am
I just don't get how this announcement has become so polarizing in both directions. When was the last time BWW reacted so viscerally to a casting decision?
The last time casting was announced for a Broadway musical.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#268
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:12am
"Headband, I don't mean to be unfriendly, but DAMN you're bossy for someone who registered here 21 days ago!"
Because headband is a moron's sock account. pathetic trash.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#269
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:13amYou really were asleep when they handed out self-awareness, huh?
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#270
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:19amUgh not you again.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#271
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:21amAnswer kad's question.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#272
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:21amIsn't it always weird when someone who posts here...posts here?
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/5/11
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#273
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:35amAnyway...lets get back on subject shall we? I think this is going to be a hit or miss. This could be another Kate finernan situation or the results could be spectacular. I'm guessing it will be a Kate situation.
Breaking News: Neil Patrick Harris to Star in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH on Broadway - Spring 2014!#274
Posted: 6/19/13 at 10:45am
I love Doogie. I loved Hedwig in its very different early form at the Pyramid Club, and then it's somewhat more commercial version at the Jane (a bit less fun, less wild, but definitely more commercial).
I'm not one to see the same shows over and over; I rarely even watch re-runs. So I'll pass on this.
But I wish good luck to all involved. I look forward to Harris creating a new role of his own.
Updated On: 6/19/13 at 10:45 AM
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