Breaking: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Will Come to Broadway This Spring with Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells & More!- Page 4

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 11/2/17 at 3:41pm

ChildofEarth said: "BuddyStarr said: "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."

While I love him, he is too old for the part. Ben Platt would work "



In what world is Ben Platt "too pretty"? He's not my kindbut I don't nearly see him as being dreamy in any way."

You have to remember the timeframe for this play.  the cowboy doesn't have to be muscular by today's standards. He's doe eyed and young.  True, Platt is probably to big (of a name) to play this role now, but if it's for a short run and he wants to shake off his Evan Hansen persona... Batchels mentioned Garrett Clayton, he definitely has the look.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 11/2/17 at 4:34pm

The Cowboy won't go into a steam room after a workout because it will deflate his muscles (I *think* the word used in the script is deflate).  Being muscly is absolutely a job requirement.  And being pretty.  Too pretty, as the script indicates.  Ben Platt is wonderfully talented and is many things...but The Cowboy in Boys in the Band is not one of those things.  

[Kad]

Posted: 11/2/17 at 5:14pm

This is as good a time as any to post a pic of Robert La Tourneaux, who originated the role onstage and reprised the role on screen.

[schubox]

Posted: 11/2/17 at 7:44pm

So Zac Efron

[Lot666]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 9:33am

Kad said: "This is as good a time as any to post a pic of Robert La Tourneaux, who originated the role onstage and reprised the role on screen.

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[newintown]

Posted: 11/3/17 at 9:47am

Quinto should be interesting, but the rest of this sitcom/musical casting leaves me cold. Pass.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 12:39am

Surprised at the resistance by some on this board to Jim Parsons as Michael. Did you not see his appearance in The Normal Heart revival a couple of years ago? He was brilliant and real and funny and heartbreaking-- exactly the traits needed to play Michael. The rest of the starry cast might be damn cute, but his is the performance I'll look forward to the most.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 1:05am

Eh. I wouldn't say anyone in this cast is "brilliant." They're all very "fortunate," but not "brilliant." I wish it was in a bit bigger of a theater, but I'm excited to see it. I wonder if the late start date means "Meteor Shower" might extend a bit? 

[schubox]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 9:16am

Someone in a Tree2 said: "Surprised at the resistance by some on this board to Jim Parsons as Michael. Did you not see his appearance inThe Normal Heart revival a couple of years ago? He was brilliant and real and funny and heartbreaking-- exactly the traits needed to play Michael. The rest of the starry cast might be damncute, but his is the performance I'll look forward to the most."

A lot of people see him as the Big Bang Theory guy and write him off

Updated On: 11/4/17 at 09:16 AM

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 5:17pm

Not joining the praise of this work.  It has actually done a lot of damage to peoples' lives and perpetuates so many sad and pathetic stereotypes, one wonders why so many gay stars wish to reenact it.  

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 6:23pm

Impeach2017 said: "Not joining the praise of this work. It has actually done a lot of damage to peoples' lives and perpetuatesso many sad and pathetic stereotypes, one wonders why so many gay stars wish to reenact it."

 

Oh calm down. 

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 11/4/17 at 8:02pm

It's a snapshot in time.  I remember the first time as a young gay watching this movie.  I was horrified but couldn't look away it was so compelling.  The times are different but there are still a lot of self loathing gay people.  You could say the same thing about "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woof", it tough to watch but no one says that it indicative of all heterosexuals.  No one goes to the theatre to watch a boring couple eating dinner and watching TV, they go for drama.

[Margo319]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 4:07am

"Not joining the praise of this work.  It has actually done a lot of damage to peoples' lives and perpetuates so many sad and pathetic stereotypes, one wonders why so many gay stars wish to reenact it."

Care to elaborate on your thoughts a bit more?  I'm very interested in your perspective.  

[Valentina3]

Posted: 11/5/17 at 11:08am

BuddyStarr said: "It's a snapshot intime. I remember the first time as a young gay watching this movie. I was horrified but couldn't look away it was so compelling. The times are different but there are still a lot of self loathing gay people."

I really hope they turn up the self-reflection for all the current anti-femme, anti-asian/black rhetoric gays have got going. Even with increasing conversation around these topics in last couple of years, the trend has neither gone away nor being confronted head on by the community. The themes are all already there in the text, it will be interesting to see if they're able to make it feel more current.

And I have to agree with the poster above about Parson being an excellent choice for Michael. His The Normal Heart performance was touching and heartbreaking. I think he'll probably be the only person in the Big Bang Theory cast who'll be able to break the shackles of his character and play a myriad of roles in coming years.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 11/6/17 at 9:52am

I think Mantello will elevate the work and make it impactful. It's a period piece and a time capsule. He's very gifted. Also, they are great characters to play. Not every gay person has to happy. I think it's an important piece.

I think Colton Haynes would be ideal. He's got a huge following on social media. He's also not a great actor, so the minimal role would work for his range.

Also, it's nice to have so many high profile gay actors on stage. This isn't a star turn for anyone. They will be equally sparring with each other. Very exciting.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 11/6/17 at 11:28am

I have no idea how it played in the late 60's (I was just an itch in my daddy's pants), but this show isn't really about a whole bunch of self-hating gay men.  It's really about only one self-hating gay men and the people around him who are further along in their journey towards acceptance.  Harold (and Leonard Frey's beautifully bizarre performance in the film) may hate things about himself, but he doesn't hate his homosexuality. That's the epic showdown at the end of the play...Harold's full acceptance and relative happiness as a gay man vs. Michael's deep sense of self-hatred.  And Harold wins.  

I think it was smart to cast a Latino Emory, as his cohort is Bernard and it may make give their relationship more depth as the two men of color in the room.  You won't be able to escape the racial ugliness of this group of mostly white men...particularly when Michael sings his 'no matter how you figger', it's tough to be a n*gger, but it's tougher to be a Jew.'  It's not subtext...it's actual text.  

I have a feeling this show will feel much more relevant than any of us expect. 

[schubox]

Posted: 11/22/17 at 8:53pm

Anyone have any idea when tickets for this are going on sale?

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 11/22/17 at 9:48pm

SonofRobbieJ said: "The Cowboy won't go into a steam room after a workout because it will deflate his muscles (I *think* the word used in the script is deflate). Being muscly is absolutely a job requirement. And being pretty. Too pretty, as the script indicates. Ben Platt is wonderfully talented and is many things...but The Cowboy in Boys in the Band is not one of those things."

 

I think the word used is flatten. Later on the cowboy asks why the lasagnas noodles are flat  to which Donald quips "It's been in the steamroom".

 

[Lot666]

Posted: 12/6/17 at 12:02pm

Anyone know when tickets for this are expected to go on sale?

[smidge]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:04am

Charlie Carver announced on Instagram that he was cast as Cowboy.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:07am

smidge said: "Charlie Carver announced on Instagram that he was cast as Cowboy."

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcul0E7AWph/?hl=en&taken-by=charliecarver

[smidge]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:10am

Thanks Lizzie. I knew you would get me. I was too lazy to link

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:16am

Admittance is the first step!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:34am

No complaints about that casting!

[Will3700]

Posted: 12/15/17 at 11:57am

Tickets went on sale this morning. Just got two for opening preview night Row BB  So excited