Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#0Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 6:22pm
After the 1st of the year.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/102845.html
#1re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 7:46pm
"Constantine Maroulis, the “American Idol” finalist currently in The Wedding Singer, will enter the four-member cast after the first of the year, replacing Jim Stanek, who will play Paul in the Kennedy Center’s four-week revival of Carnival, which will start rehearsing Jan. 16."
Here is the quote from the Playbill article.
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bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#2re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 7:47pm
i wonder if this is sort of a sign that WEDDING SINGER will be closing at the end of the year
Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#3re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:58pmWell, in theory, Matthew Saldivar was supposed to return to The Wedding Singer, but, sadly, I'm thinking the show might just be closing altogether.
#4re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:17pm
Although I think The Wedding Singer is going to be closed by New Years, I don't think this has anything to do with that.
Maroulis said in a Village Voice interview a few weeks ago that he wanted to do Jacques Brel..., so I'm not really suprised in the least.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Updated On: 10/20/06 at 09:17 PM
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#5re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:18pmThere have been rumors flying about from various sources that the show is likely to close in early January.
PirateSmile
Understudy Joined: 9/10/06
#6re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:29pm
Mixed feelings......
Will be quite interesting to see his take on all those songs, but hope there's a way for TWS to continue also..... Mainly 'cause I haven't seen it yet!!! <---ulterior motive...
Here's to Patti And Tina And Yoko, Aretha
And Nona And Nico And me
#7re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:32pm
My God, why is he suddenly everywhere?
I know, I know, he's talented and charming and gooorgeous, blah blah blah. It just seems like after he was at the Nederlander for Rent 10, he's all over the NYC theater radar.
#8re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:42pm
He is everywhere. Yes, I am a bit prejudiced.
He's talented, enigmatic, and finally getting some good breaks.
He's hot-in more ways than one.
Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
#9re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:47pmWell, I don't think he's devoid of talent. I just don't get why he's suddenly NYC theater's golden boy. Oh well. As long as he doesn't get cast as Roger again... because if that happens, I'll cry.
Ms.Dr.ToYouMr.
Chorus Member Joined: 8/23/06
#10re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:47pm
"I just don't get why he's suddenly NYC theater's golden boy."
I get it. His voice is GOLDEN! He can act. He can dance a bit. He has charisma. He is a nice guy, well-liked by peers. He is making the right connections. What else should there be?
Updated On: 1/7/07 at 09:47 PM
#11re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:56pm
Constantine said he was offered Brel at the same time as the Wedding Singer. He chose to do the Wedding Singer at the time. He's done pretty well as Sammy. I've heard good things about his performance, not just from his fans, either. I saw him, too. I liked his performance a lot.
I'm glad he still has the opportunity to do Jacques Brel. I can't wait to see him again.
Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
#12re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:58pmI think everyone is forgetting the ACTUAL good news in this article: Jacques Brel will STILL be alive and well in 2007.
David walked into the valley
With a stone clutched in his hand
He was only a boy
But he knew someone must take a stand
There will always be a valley
Always mountains one must scale
There will always be perilous waters
Which someone must sail
-Into the Fire
Scarlet Pimpernel
TheresaG
Stand-by Joined: 8/31/06
#13re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 9:59pm
The guy does have a very good voice. I saw him in Wedding Singer and liked him there. But then I heard him sing on Monday night at the Actor's Fund benefit show. He showed a lot more of what he's got there. Good strong voice that can hold notes with no sweat.
I'm looking forward to seeing him in JB.
Updated On: 10/19/06 at 09:59 PM
#14re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:00pm
I get it. His voice is GOLDEN! He can act. He can dance a bit. He has charisma. He is a nice guy, well-liked by peers. He is making the right connections. What else should there be?
Because I wasn't aware that he was a decent actor.
PS, the answer to my own question, above all else, is his fame. Your list would probably mean nada if he weren't Constantine of American Idol.
Anyway, whatever. If he's got what it takes, I wish him well.
#15re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:00pm
Hope he's good.
That's all I can say, he pleasantly suprised me in TWS.
Ms.Dr.ToYouMr.
Chorus Member Joined: 8/23/06
#16re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:30pm
"PS, the answer to my own question, above all else, is his fame. Your list would probably mean nada if he weren't Constantine of American Idol. "
TOTALLY get where you're coming from.
I love this board! You people are so mean sometimes! It's kinda sexy!
Updated On: 1/7/07 at 10:30 PM
Tim G
Swing Joined: 8/23/06
#17re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 10:55pm
I guess now I will be going to see Brel. The wife dragged me to Wedding Singer to see Constantine and I was pleasantly surprised. So was the couple with us.
The guys good.
Maggie_May
Stand-by Joined: 8/14/06
#18re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 11:15pmI can't see him in this role at all. Drew was great and I am going to see Jim but I just can't picture Constantine in this role. At least it's not like they are kicking Jim out and he has another job lined up.
#19re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/19/06 at 11:38pm
I'm still convinced he's stalking me.
He's everywhere. I see him more than I see my immediate family.
And I don't even live in the city.
"The tick BOOM tick BOOM is so loud I can't hear the rain on the grass. I can't hear the wind. I'm about to scream. But I realize I'm not alone."
brdwybndCon
Chorus Member Joined: 8/22/06
#20re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/20/06 at 12:38am
FYI: Just recieved this info via email.
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:30am
Subject: Jacques Brel Update - from Constantine's Team
We have received the following clarification from Constantine' s team about the recent article in Playbill.com (regarding Jacques Brel):
"Constantine has met with director and loves the show but there's no
deal at this point."
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This is reliable information. Apparently, playbill is jumping the gun. As much as I would love to see him in this show, we want to make sure the info is correct. Hopefully, it will become a reality soon.
"You're shining like the brightest star...transmission on the Midnight Radio....."
Updated On: 10/20/06 at 12:38 AM
IntoTheNight
Stand-by Joined: 8/23/06
#21re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/20/06 at 1:25pmI am guessing that Playbill.com jumped the gun then????
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#22re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/20/06 at 1:33pmWell Wedding Singer is touring in the fall of 07, so you'll be able to see it soon enough.
jimnysf
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/05
#23re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/20/06 at 2:36pm
He's hot-in more ways than one
LOL!
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JazzRocks
Swing Joined: 10/20/06
#24re: Constantine Joins Jacques Brel Cast
Posted: 10/21/06 at 9:26amI'm keeping my fingers crossed & holding my breath. I would love to see him do Brel!
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