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Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 6:45pm

Sky and Sarah: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant

Bierko, a Best Actor Tony nominee for The Music Man, and Grant, of the Encores! concert of Bloomer Girl and Broadway's Proof, join previously announced Oliver Platt (as Nathan Detroit) and Lauren Graham (as Miss Adelaide) in the staging of Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling's classic Tony-winning 1950 musical comedy based on characters created by Damon Runyon.

Playbill

Updated On: 12/2/08 at 06:45 PM

#2

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:29pm

From the lack of response, I'd say this is a bit underwhelming and not as exciting casting as was expected. However, I'm still very much looking forward to seeing this production.

Also, I've never heard of Craig Bierko and Katie Jennings Grant until just now.
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#4

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:44pm

I'm excited about the show, but none of the casting so far interests me at all. And the 1992 cast was so great, too... I think they won't be easy to top.

I wonder who they'll get as Nicely-Nicely and Benny? Fingers crossed they make some great casting choices.

Just throwing in one more thing-- everyone said Norm Lewis was wayyy too old for Sky, but he's only two years older than Craig Bierko, and he's miiiighty fine for his age. But yeah, that's just been a little fantasy of mine for awhile, Norm Lewis as Sky. I know most people think that's a terrible idea.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

Updated On: 12/2/08 at 07:44 PM

#5

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:47pm

It's looking like Titus Burgess as Nicely.
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Hairspray- 1/22/09, Drowsy Chaperone- 2/15/09, Sweeney Todd- 4/19/09, Ain't Misbehavin'- 5/17/09
#8

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:51pm

Yeah, I'd heard that about Tituss Burgess, but it always seemed such an odd choice for him. Now, I really like Tituss Burgess, but I just can't see him as Nicely. I can see him doing a fantastic "Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat," but I just can't picture him on the title song or "Fugue for Tinhorns" or "Oldest Established." They're just choppier and less... lyrical than suits his voice, and Nicely-Nicely isn't usually played by a singer-singer.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy

Updated On: 12/2/08 at 07:51 PM

#9

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 7:53pm

I wish they could get Ken Page to do it again.
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#12

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 9:48pm

"Guys and Dolls" more like OLD MEN And MIDDLE AGED GALS!

No it's a fine cast, if it was back in 1999...I was expecting more...
"In the U.S.A. You can have your say, You can set you goals And seize the day, You've been given the freedom To work your way To the head of the line- To the head of the line!" ---Stephen Sondheim

Updated On: 12/3/08 at 09:48 PM

#16

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:11pm

I am sure others will disagree, but to me Craig Bierko has the charisma of a door knob and "Boston Legal" has never recovered from his annoying presence for half a season on that show. He even made the already beyond terrible "Scary Movie 4" the equivalent of a severe national threat. Sky Masterson does not deserve the one note obnoxious portrayal awaiting this character with Bierko's casting.
"I long-ago realized that this country is a nation of morons, when it comes to knowledge of anything outside, or beyond, pop culture." Steve Slezak
#18

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/2/08 at 11:55pm

I actually am most excited about Kate Jennings Grant. Didn't know she could sing, let alone a score like GUYS AND DOLLS.

That said, she was absolutely heartbreaking in BETTE & BOO (as Bette) this past summer, and I'm sure she's great as Diane Sawyer in FROST/NIXON the film.

Regarding Bierko, I didn't realize he could sing a score like G&D, either, considering he Robert Preston'ed his way through MUSIC MAN. But he certainly has the matinee idol looks.
#19

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/3/08 at 1:52am

I thought his singing in Thou Shalt Not was pretty solid. I've seen Bierko on several TV programs, most notably Sex and the City, and he's far more versatile than his Music Man impersonation would suggest. I have a feeling he was directed that way.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#21

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/3/08 at 10:56am

I had been excited about this revival, but now the only reason I'd go would be to see Lauren Graham.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson
#23

re: Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant OFFICIAL for Guys and Dolls

Posted: 12/3/08 at 11:21am

Bierko is the only principle in the Playbill article cited with singing credits [and he "Robert Prestoned" his way through Music Man?...]

Why are we seeing "yeah, I sing a little bit" -type actors in one revival after another? It's painful to watch (listen).

I hear the sound of swirling water, and previews haven't even opened.

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