Catch Me If You Can: The Musical...A First Look!- Page 6

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 8:15pm

I am really hoping that Christian Borle goes forward with this project.

When did he get involved? And if they stick to the movie, whoever plays Frank Jr. has to look like he was 17, which Matthew Morrison can pull off, but Christian Borle definately looks like he is in his 20s. Not that I hate him, but I don't think the part is for him.

edited: sorry, i did mean Borle not Bale.

Updated On: 11/27/07 at 08:15 PM

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 8:20pm

Just to make sure that we are talking about the same person, it is Christian Borle I am referring to, not Christian Bale. He does not look 17 years old, but neither does Matt Morrison. I understand that this is a more dramatic piece than Hairspray, but in Hairspray the teenagers were played by people the same age as Christian Borle. Oh, and Christian Borle was in the last workshop of the show which took place over the summer.

[ruprecht]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:18pm

Pipes of steel and Christian Borle??

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:38pm

KB, I am sure JM is A-OK with you spilling his secrets. I wonder why he just didn't post it himself?

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:42pm

Maybe "pipes of steel" was a little misleading, but I find his voice to be well suited for Frank Jr.

[BreeDaniel]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:47pm

But he doesn't exactly have the look for it. Leo DiCaprio and Christian Borle, not even close.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:51pm

Does it matter that neither Borle nor Morrison (whom I enjoy) are both too "grown" to pass as teens, even on stage?

[Craig]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:58pm

The "challenge" is finding someone who can play teen AND play older since the plot goes over time. I think it's easier to cast a little older (i.e. Matt) and have him play younger - he's got boyish charm versus casting someone young who won't pull off the older part.

Regardless... all speculation until it's cast anyway

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 10:59pm

What about that kid from High School Musical?

Hi Al, long time no posty. How the hell are you? (speaking of one who could pass for a teen)

[Al Dente]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:01pm

You got that right. And Borle could never pass as a teen. Morrison maybe but why cast Morrison when you've got Groff who I'm sure could play both sides effortlessly. Again, all pure speculation.

*sp Updated On: 11/26/07 at 11:01 PM

[lakezurich]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:01pm

I really can't wait for this to come to B'Way!! I will definitley be purchasing the cast recording when they release it.

[lakezurich]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:02pm

Please, lets not start with Zac Effron...

[Marc Shaiman]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:03pm

at the rate this strike is hanging on, we'll end up casting the baby from the end of "Knocked Up"

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:04pm

I really dont feel like ready through this thread...so when's it coming to Broadway?

BTW?! A KEENAN BOLGER! LOVE HER!

[Al Dente]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:04pm

Sue baby, we're striking here in L.A. too, so I've had time to lurk.


*Mr. Shaiman, that was funny, sad but funny. Updated On: 11/26/07 at 11:04 PM

[Kaybee]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:04pm

I'd figure I'd go ahead and spill the beans... I mean he wouldn't have said it if he didn't WANT people to know right?

But yes, He did say that they are in the process of the search for someone to play frank jr. In fact he made it seem like the jury was DEFINITELY still out on that one.

[Craig]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:06pm

I heard from a decent source that the writer's strike looks good for a resolution by the first week in Dec.. We'll see...

[Al Dente]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:09pm

We're all crossing our fingers and toes for that to happen Craig and yes, that is the hopeful rumor.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:19pm

So marc..spill the beans...a BWW world exclusive..when will previews start. Hell when do you WANT them to start?

[lakezurich]

Posted: 11/26/07 at 11:27pm

I must say though, the baby from the end of "Knocked Up" would just be Amazing!! I think I would probably fly out to NY just to see the baby


And just to clarify my last point about Zac, don't get me wrong, I do love Zac Effreon, but there are plenty of other people out there with just as much talent, if not more, that could pull this off. And it seems like without fail if there is a thread about casting Zac's name is being thrown in there, like "Who will be Broadway's Next Madame Morrible?" someone will probably show up and say "OMG... I think Zac would be like truthishly the best person to play Madame Morrible EVER.

Okay, I'm done ranting and raving for the day

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 12:57am

Yeah, sorry, I meant Borle before. Morrison, even if he is the same age as Borle (or pretty close) looks a lot younger and so could play both young and 30s if need be.

Mr. Shaiman, that was a brilliant comment. made my day!

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 6:43am

re: Zack Efron.
Huge Star
Been compared to DiCaprio
Can sing
Can Dance
Huge Star.
Huge Star
Huge Star.
Probably TOO huge a star.
Too expensive.

They would be lucky to get him. He would sell more tickets than Nathan whatshisname.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 9:31am

which to me is a little sad.

but would he want to do Broadway?

[mc1227]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 2:15pm

Zac: Flash in the pan

Nathan: Legend

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 11/27/07 at 5:02pm

But would a Broadway legend like Nathan Lane bring in multiple viewings from teenage girls across America? No. Nathan has a much different appeal, and usually does guarantee a box office success.