Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Please no. I love you Brian, but just don't.

It's not that Foster, I just think that Brian is able to do such better things than Shrek. It may have a great creative team, but that doesn't always make a great show. In my opinion, the source material isn't good and I just don't think it will do well. Besides, I prefer to see Brian doing edgier, more creative work in contrast to a mainstream show.

By do well, I mean quality.

Whatever, all just my opinion.

The musical is also not simply based on the movie, but also the source material. Which - actually is - in your words - edgy.

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All I'm going to say about this is the same thing I said about Aaron with Catch Me if You Can:

TOTALLY cool if he wants to do it, but if it comes down to choosing between Shrek and Next to Normal (still very much hoping NtN will get a production next year)? Brian, PICK NtN!!! For the love of god, PICK NtN!!! lol


but no, as long as it wouldn't interfear with NtN, that would be cool to see him do Shrek I just get really worried, hearing about all these things the NtN cast is signing up to do, because if it gets another production and they're not a part of it, I will NOT be a happy camper. Granted I totally understand why they would want to get a move on and start looking for other projects, because practically speaking it would be really silly, if they were offered other roles, not to take them just because there's a CHANCE NtN will be coming back. But just.. I'm really, REALLY praying that they're all commited enough to the piece that they'd choose it over other projects if it came down to that.

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Updated On: 3/9/08 at 02:48 PM

When I saw the thread title, the resulting mental image made me laugh so hard I nearly asphyxiated.

All that aside, though, I can actually see him being very good in the part, and Brian singing a Tesori score? Yes please.

I guess we'll see what happens!

As much as I loved Next to Normal and Brian D'Arcy James in it, he'd be a fool to choose it over Shrek.

Logically, yes, this is probably true. But come on: even if Shrek ends up being really good, Next to Normal has the potential to be a completely innavative, groundbreaking new musical! Shrek would be a legitimately good but commercial musical at BEST. So.. I just pray that he'd take the un-practical route in this case and choose integrity over the chance of financial success. (Again, same with Aaron and Catch Me if You Can)

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Updated On: 3/9/08 at 03:26 PM

I'm QUITE ecstatic for Brian if it's true.

I still wish d'Arcy James as Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frank had panned out, but with the way that show is turning out, maybe it'll be a godsend that he didn't get the opportunity - now he can BE a big green monster instead of MAKING a big green monster.

Congrats!

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Though Brian d'Arcy James is an accomplished Broadway actor/singer, at this point of his career he would still get passed over for many jobs in favor of a better known name. Taking the lead role in a high-profile musical could help him become a bankable star and help his career in the long run. Sounds like a good opportunity.

Of course I'd love to see Brian stay with N2N if it were to transfer next season, but as far as his career goes - Shrek is the best option. It's about time this insanely talented man got his due. This could really pick things up for him. I wish him all the best. He deserves it.

Oh heaven forbid a talented actor get the chance to create a role! The mountains shall tumble into the sea! Be happy for him if this rumor is true, don't discourage an actor from getting a job. Yeesh!

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You mean I might actually have to see this? UGH.

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