Clearing up rumors: The Wiz, Spiderman, and CMIYC- Page 3
Clearing up rumors: The Wiz, Spiderman, and CMIYC
FIERCEY516
Featured Actor Joined: 3/25/08
#50CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/27/08 at 6:26pm
there have to be better choices then Nikki James.
I'm not a fan of her's or the cast, in general.
EXCEPT for Tituss. maybe he'll move from "TLM" back to "The Wiz" ?? I can only pray.
Heybeenfood
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/06
#51CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/27/08 at 7:18pmIt has also been said that Louise Pitre played Mrs. Abagnale recently, and she seams ideal for the part. She has killer pipes and her French accent is probably impeccable.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#52CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/27/08 at 7:23pm
"which is why I was attempting to "clear up" the rumors..."
Judging by some of your discrepencies with Catch Me if You Can (thanks Marc!)...rumors will "clear up" once there is an official announcement.
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#53CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/27/08 at 9:10pmRashad was a last minute replacement for Wayne Brady. I would not be surprised to see Brady end up back in the show.
FIERCEY516
Featured Actor Joined: 3/25/08
#54CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/27/08 at 9:13pm
that would be amazing.
Brady and Burgess to begin with... I thought Evilene was fine too.
who could play Tin Man ?
#55CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/28/08 at 11:16amMarc, thank you so much for your input. I almost had a heart attack when I read "looking for a bigger name for the mother" - I am SO looking forward to Louise Pitre's return to Broadway!! I'm so happy that rumor isn't true, and that Louise does continue with the show. She is phenomenal!
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#56CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/28/08 at 11:21am
I'm 99% certain that The Wiz is still not happening. The Dodger's lost their option, and James gets first refusal, and she *still* hasn't heard anything.
And if it does, it needs major work, and a lot of different cast members.
FIERCEY516
Featured Actor Joined: 3/25/08
#57CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/28/08 at 11:49am
I was clearly wrong on "CMIYC" but I am 100% positive about THE WIZ.
I could be wrong about the dates as they are not confirmed, but the 3 city tour prior to Broadway is trrue... unless the Producers are feeding lies to the author himself?
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#58CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/28/08 at 12:03pmWouldn't be the first time.
#59CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Posted: 3/28/08 at 12:14pm
I don't care if "Fly, Fly Away" is meant for a girl, I first heard it sung by a man and therefore I'll still sing it at some point. 
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/
Heybeenfood
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/06
#61RUMORS
Posted: 4/1/08 at 9:39pmI hope to god that the Wiz does not make it to Broadway. It is truly one of the worst revisals to ever happen. The new post-modern book is insulting to African-Americans and gays and the reduced synthesized orchestrations are painful to listen to.
MrsVampyre
Stand-by Joined: 8/26/06
#62RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 11:09am
Tom Wolpat would play the part of Leo's father, and Nathan Lane the part that Tom Hanks played in the film.. the man from the FBI.
Most musicals try for an opening as close to the Tony deadline as possible. This way the show is fresh in the voters minds.
The music for the show is just as good, if not better than that from Hairspray. I am looking forward to the show hitting the boards next spring.
Jonny boy
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/07
#64RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 2:09pm
"I hope to god that the Wiz does not make it to Broadway. It is truly one of the worst revisals to ever happen. The new post-modern book is insulting to African-Americans and gays and the reduced synthesized orchestrations are painful to listen to."
I could'nt disagree with you more.....How was it insulting??
#65RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 2:14pmConsidering The Wiz is rumored to be taking a three city tour before landing on Broadway I truly think that there will be more than enough time to work out the kinks.
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
#67RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 2:41pmWord on the street is that The Wiz is planning to come to Chicago.
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
sondhead
Broadway Star Joined: 10/25/06
#68RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 2:52pm
"Considering The Wiz is rumored to be taking a three city tour before landing on Broadway I truly think that there will be more than enough time to work out the kinks."
Ya, people are such bitches. I feel like people were cruel to the La Jolla production forgetting that try-out productions are try-outs for a reason. If it was on Broadway as it was in La Jolla it would flop I think, no question, but they have lots of time to fix it.
TooDarnHot
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/08
#70RUMORS
Posted: 4/14/08 at 3:09pm
Toronto, San Fran, and Chicago. In that order!
This FIERCEY person posted some pretty crazy rumors but "The Wiz" pre-bway plans have already been verified by the creative team.
Whether it actually happens or not, we won't know until they make an official announcement.
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