Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek — Page 2

#26

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 1:43am

For those who think he should be doing edgy stuff:
I feel you. I really do.
BUT, doing Shrek will give him the financial security to do off-Broadway musicals like N2N for $500 bucks a week.

Plus, he's a funny actor.
I can't wait to see what he does with Shrek.
Although climbing out of Mike Myers's shadow is going to be tough.

#27

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 3:31am

^Agreed. Yes, actors can talk all they want about being challenged and finding moving pieces of theatre, but at the end of the day, you gotta pay the bills... It would be nice if we lived in a country where art for the sake of art was subsidised so no one had to worry about how much money they were making, but we don't. That's why shows like Next to Normal are playing Off-Broadway and shows like Wicked and Young Frankenstein are on Broadway.

#28

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 5:25am

I can't wait to see what he does with Shrek.
Although climbing out of Mike Myers's shadow is going to be tough.

Isn't SHREK a cartoon?

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#29

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 5:46am

Myers provided the voice for Shrek, and I'd assume (I don't make a practice of watching Dreamworks stuff, so I've never seen it) that Dreamworks follows Disney's lead in embodying the animated feature characters with "their" human's characteristics. (Think Genie in Aladdin for a good example ~ so much of that is Robin Williams. Dorie in Finding Nemo and Ellen Degeneres is another good example.)

corrected for spelling.

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#30

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 5:51am

There is no character in "Finding Nemo" named Doris.

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#31

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 5:54am

Thank you Mr. Perfect. Spelling is corrected.

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#32

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 9:44am

Waits for an official announcement...

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#33

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 10:46am

why does broadway need another green monstrosity?

#34

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 11:08am

Brian d'Arcy James is a really great comic actor. most people don't know that because they only really focus on his edgy stuff. i think he would be GREAT in this role. i was open to the idea of the musical coming to Broadway when i heard Jeanine Tesori was on board.

i'm just hoping it doesn't turn into a costume nightmare like Grinch. no old Tony Award winners in donkey costumes please!

#35

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 11:16am

How was he in Dirty Rotten when he replaced Norbert? Anyone see him?

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#36

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:02pm

I saw him. I thought he was great. He's no Norbert, obviously, but I never got to see Norbert in the role. I thought he was very funny. Especially compared to the atrocities that were Keith Carradine and Richard Kind. Sherie and Sara seemed kind of off the night I went (they had just found out they were closing). Brian was a definite standout in the cast. Lots of energy.

#37

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:05pm

I saw Brian in DRS, and he was a natural! Completely hilarious from start to finish. Unpredictable and immensely enjoyable.

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#38

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:11pm

Craig, you said that Shrek is not only based on the cartoon, but the source material as well. What other material is there besides the movie?

#39

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:17pm

The movie is based on a book by William Steig (I think!)

#40

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:31pm

Based on what you guys are saying about his DRS comedy skills, perhaps this is a good fit for him. Does he have a rocky, or contemporary side to his voice? Originally, I know they envisioned Shrek as a rock tenor. He certainly has the high notes.

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Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward. Carol Channing

#41

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/10/08 at 12:38pm

http://www.amazon.com/Shrek-William-Steig/dp/0374466238/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205167107&sr=1-2

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#42

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/21/08 at 9:52am

I know that the official announcememnt link was already posted, but I just wanted to remind you of who said it first!! I'm so pleased I was right about this, lol!

I miss New York!

#43

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/21/08 at 9:53am

We miss you too!

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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

#44

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/21/08 at 11:44am

That's really awesome for Brian, and for Chester and John too.

Hopefully they'll give Tartaglia stuff to do with Gingerbread Man, and I already know that CGII will rock out in the Donkey role.
He might have been made for that part.

#45

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 3/21/08 at 12:35pm

well, I'll be seeing the show, first off because it has an amazing cast and also because it's going to be in Seattle. but at least it'll be well cast

#46

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 4/2/08 at 10:04am

Brain d'Arcy James on Shrek:

'There are three different philosophies on how I will appear in the show as Shrek,' James said in a phone call. 'One is a full body suit and head, so you can't see me at all. The second is scaled down from that.
'And the third is a more theatrical representation, like me in a green T-shirt and hat. But I really can't imagine anything other than the first option, really.

Read the interview/article:

http://www.mlive.com/saginaw/stories/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/120676802476350.xml&coll=9

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#47

re: Brian d'Arcy James=Shrek

Posted: 4/2/08 at 1:42pm

I've heard the material needs work but I don't really care... I will spend my $$ to go see this all-star cast. and Brian d'Arcy James is my idol. such a spectacular performer.