Scroll up, and you have the roles and their performers.
^thanks, missed that.
freewilma said: "So now we have three productions on Broadway this spring with "Band" in the title: Band's Visit, Getting the Band Back Together and Boys in the Band. Can't imagine any tourists will be confused??!!"
Getting the Band Back Together doesn't start until the summer, if I'm not mistaken.
Zachary Quinto - Harold
To Be Announced - Cowboy
Brian Hutchison - Alan
Jim Parsons - Michael
Matt Bomer - Donald
Michael Benjamin Washington - Bernard
Robin De Jesùs - Emory
Andrew Rannells - Larry
Tuc Watkins - Hank
Broadway Star Joined: 1/19/08
Can Matt Bomer please sing in it somehow? Thank you.
Color me there. And my wish for Mantello to direct came true.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/16
Going to NYC in late May and was looking for another show to add in, guess we found it
Well holy crap. That’s pretty much the a current “it” list of openly gay young(er) actors. There’s a lot of talent in that cast and I’m excited to see a professional production of the show.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/16
South Fl Marc said: "That is an amazing cast! I still would never sit through this play again."
Why is that?
Not here for PARSONS but the rest of the cast is amazing...
Missing Jesse Tyler Ferguson. And NPH. But I guess there were only so many guys in the band. This is bananas cast. Hope they film it. I'd have love Raul Esparza in this too but oh well!
This is all standard Murphy casting - so who is missing for the role of Cowboy? Groff?!
Please.
RE:South Fl Marc said: "That is an amazing cast! I still would never sit through this play again."
RE: Why is that?
It doesn't exactly portray gay people in a positive light. I've only seen the film and read the play but it's very 60s stereotypical. Nonetheless, it is a part of gay history. It's a great cast and I'll be interested to see how Mantello will approach it.
Quinto feels more like a Michael, but I doubt Parsons could pull off Harold. OParsons seems to be the weak link. Then again, who knows? He might surprise as Michael.
freewilma said: "So now we have three productions on Broadway this spring with "Band" in the title: Band's Visit, Getting the Band Back Together and Boys in the Band. Can't imagine any tourists will be confused??!!"
For a second I did think this was getting the band back together.
ChildofEarth said: "This is all standard Murphy casting - so who is missing for the role of Cowboy? Groff?!"
I would cry. Please, Theatre God.
Swing Joined: 10/20/17
I'm in town end of May - this is definitely on my list now if I can get tickets! What a fantastic cast!
Stand-by Joined: 2/26/17
I suspect that they aren’t going to have an opening until May, meaning that we have yet another early announcement for the 2018-2019 season.
Why is nothing else coming? Do they feel like all the awards are already locked up? There are nominations galore to be taken.
Stand-by Joined: 10/26/14
I have no interest in seeing Jim Parsons. None at all. However, there is no way I would ever pass up the chance to see Matt live. Now I just have to figure out which show I am not seeing. My spring theater weekend already contact Angels in America, the Iceman and I was going to add Come From Away because I enjoyed it and the person I am going with will enjoy a short musical after the long plays we will be seeing. However we can only see 4 shows. I will probably get rid of one of the Angels in America events. I'm sure they are both good but selling the tickets will allow me to have the variety of Matt.
JayG 2 said: "Quinto feels more like a Michael, but I doubt Parsons could pull off Harold. OParsons seems to be the weak link. Then again, who knows? He might surprise as Michael."
I think Parsons can pull this off with Mantello at the helm. For me, Quinto is the one I had second thoughts about but I am looking forward to see what he does with this role. I really enjoyed him in Glass Menagerie
Was hoping this would be at the Nederlander. I feel like the Booth is too small and therefore prices will be high, but curious to see this. I'm not super into anyone in the cast - it seems fairly obvious, and weird timing, but I'd see it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
"A seemingly all gay cast for a very gay play.
Thank god! Can't WAIT!"
Um....why does one's sexuality matter? If one is a good actor, their personal life doesn't make a bit of difference.
Um....why does one's sexuality matter? If one is a good actor, their personal life doesn't make a bit of difference.
While I think it only matters so much, it's great to see LGBT actors take on LGBT roles. Sometimes "playing gay" can get iffy, and I guess it could go the other way around. It's just nice to see. :)
Chorus Member Joined: 5/5/16
BroadwayConcierge said: "ChildofEarth said: "This is all standard Murphy casting - so who is missing for the role of Cowboy? Groff?!"
I would cry. Please, Theatre God."
This casting is already insane and if they added him, I would be so in. But I have a feeling he'll be busy shooting season 2 of Mindhunter around that time anyway.
Um....why does one's sexuality matter? If one is a good actor, their personal life doesn't make a bit of difference.
Eye roll. Because this play can skew into stereotypes fairly easily if not done correctly. Seeing all gay men perform in one of the most iconic pieces of gay theater is a huge deal.
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