Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
#1Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 9/11/24 at 11:35am
Just received an email about it now.
https://www.theatermania.com/news/brendan-fraser-returns-to-the-stage-in-new-samuel-d-hunter-play-grangeville_1749596/
#2Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 9/11/24 at 12:01pm
Thrilling casting. I love Hunter’s work and am very ready for this one.
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#3Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 9/11/24 at 5:47pm
Only a matter of time before Hunter finally gets his Broadway debut, the better question is which play will it be
yyys
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#4Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/6/25 at 3:25pm
Paul Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEf1OMzvF7i/?img_index=1
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#5Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/6/25 at 3:29pm
This is one of the shows I've been looking forward to the most. Can't wait until next month.
https://signaturetheatre.org/show/grangeville/
#6Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/6/25 at 3:44pm
yyys said: "Paul Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEf1OMzvF7i/?img_index=1"
Well, looks like I’m returning my tickets.
Fraser made this an EVENT for me, and now I have really no desire to see it. No shade to Hunter or Sparks
#7Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/6/25 at 4:06pm
Fraser off-Broadway did feel like a really big get, but I'm not too upset. I really do adore Samuel Hunter's work, and if this is anywhere near as thrilling as his last play at Signature (A Case for the Existence of God), I'll be more than pleased.
RUkiddingme
Broadway Star Joined: 12/9/11
#8Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/6/25 at 4:10pm
I was looking forward to this with the original casting.
But Paul Sparks is always so great on stage i think I'm more excited now!
rg7759
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/16
#9Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 8:53am
Not to speculate but it did seem like Brendan meant he almost stopped acting except for the whale. I think effectively this could be an unannounced retirement from acting.
#10Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 8:55am
Fraser has three films in production.
rg7759
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/16
#11Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 9:09am
I'm not saying he'll abandon every commitment, but he has indicated a slow down
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#12Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 9:51am
rg7759 said: "Not to speculate but it did seem like Brendan meant he almost stopped acting except for the whale. I think effectively this could be an unannounced retirement from acting."
I recall his sentiment being something more along the lines of “I was thinking about quitting acting and then I got THE WHALE and it reignited my career and my interest in acting.”
His leaving the project is certainly bad for Signature which is having financial problems. Paul Sparks is a great actor but rather overexposed in New York theater and has never been a star who draws meaningful numbers of people.
#13Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 10:26am
rg7759 said: "I'm not saying he'll abandon every commitment"
That is literally what you suggested lol
Him leaving is a bummer, I already tickets to take my mom
#14Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 10:40am
Signature was good about refunding my tix. They’ll also swap into another production if you want.
#15Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 10:53am
Jordan Catalano said: "Signature was good about refunding my tix. They’ll also swap into another production if you want."
I’ll get in touch with them, Jordan. Thanks!
rg7759
Broadway Star Joined: 5/6/16
#16Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 11:10am
TotallyEffed said: "rg7759 said: "I'm not saying he'll abandon every commitment"
That is literally what you suggested lol
Him leaving is a bummer, I already tickets to take my mom"
What I implied is he won't take new projects. Not abandon more existing ones
round2
Featured Actor Joined: 4/11/08
#17Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 3:12pm
I was interested by Brendan Fraser being cast in this, but my primary interest in seeing it is to see a new Samuel D. Hunter play. My excitement about seeing Brendan Fraser live wasn't that high, really, I guess. My hunch is that Paul Sparks may be a strong, if less market-friendly, replacement.
#18Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/9/25 at 9:07pm
Wow no love for Brian J Smith?
#19Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/10/25 at 12:02am
I don't think this thread reflects negatively on Brian. The current subject is the replacement, and Brian is not a part of that. I like him and think he will be very good with either. Personally, I like Sparks better than Fraser and I don't think either sells all that many tickets. I also suspect that the fingerprints of Fraser's new/old agents are on this story. But what do I know?
BoringBoredBoard40
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
#20Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/10/25 at 1:13am
I think Brendan leaving RIGHT before rehearsal started is a huge blow to Signature.
But also Samuel D. Hunter is one of the most consistent writers of our time so really not sure why some people on this thread are returning their tickets (unless the plan is to buy cheaper tickets later?)
#21Brendan Fraser and Brian J. Smith to star in Samuel D. Hunter’s GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
Posted: 1/10/25 at 1:44am
I am a huge fan of Sam Hunter and will absolutely buy tickets to this again. But I knew it would never be discounted with Fraser and so I paid full price. Now I am quite confident I can get a TDF ticket.
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