Dan Fogler out of Spelling Bee?

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:46am

I was just reading Barrett Foa's blog and he mentions his friend Todd Buonopane is going on as Barfee for 3 weeks:

"Todd Buonopane is taking over the role of William Barfee in THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE on Broadway for three weeks (maybe more). He'll be on starting Tuesday, October 25th through at least Sunday, November 13th."

Not that I don't doubt Todd will be great (I mean he was adorable in that little video the Spelling Bee standbys did) but anyone know why Dan is going to be out for so long?
Updated On: 10/13/05 at 12:46 AM

[jimmirae]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 2:51am

Perhaps his foot needs a rest?

[andyf]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:52am

Whoa, Dan hurt his foot?

Isn't Sara Ramirez supposed to be having some sort of foot or ankle problems, too?


Weeeeeeeeeeeeird.

But seriously, that sucks...I hope he's OK.
Does anyone know if it's broken or just sprained or what...?

[crazy smiles]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 5:34am

Andy please tell me you're kidding.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 6:00am

Maybe he's taking a vacation? Up until now he hasn't even missed a show...

[andyf]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 7:23am

Well if his foot is really hurt, I don't think taking time off from the show to heal really constitutes "a vacation."

Anybody know what happened?

[exedore]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 7:49am

The whole "foot needs a rest" thing is related to the fact that Fogler's character has a "magic foot" that helps him spell.

Probably just going on vacation though. Everyone in Spelling Bee deserves one.

[Horton]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 7:52am

This is so sad; the foot thing was a JOKE!
In the show the method that he uses to spell is called "The Magic Foot" it is when you spell out the word using your foot on the ground. If you still need help watch the TONY awards you see it there. I think if comes exactly after the award for best score.

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 9:02am

It's F-O-G-L-E-R
Dan was out last Sat. because he injured his non spelling foot. Jose was also outI was surprised no one posted about Ttodd's debut. Jose was also out. Dan was back in next day.
Prior to that Dan had never missed a performance.
He has gotten permission from Stone to make a movie during the time off and will return.

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 9:58am

yay for todd! i'll be there his first time debuting his "magic foot"


and yes, people... Dan has not hurt his foot. it was a joke, and how sad some ppl took it literally.

[NJgirl]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 11:00am

I saw Todd go on as Mr Panch at the end of August and he did a fabulous job...having seen Jay Reiss 2 times prior, I think Todd did amazing. The suit they put him in was even uglier than Jay's usual one if thats even possible...lol

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 11:07am

If its a vacation, it's a well-deserved one:) I heart Dan Fogler.

[rainbow high]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 11:50am

Lisa Yuen was on for Deborah Craig as Marcy last night. She was great, was it her first time on? I know the understudies at Spelling Bee haven't had a lot of opportunities to go on, because of that cute little video they had.

I would LOVE to see Todd go on, thanks for the info! I saw him in Godspell in 2001 & loved him.

[ShuQ]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 11:54am

Hahah Dan Folger? Dan Maxwell House? Dan Starbucks?

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 11:56am

nope, it wasn't Lisa's first time on. She's gone on many times before. From what I've heard, Deborah is prone to call out at the last minute rather frequently, giving few people much advance notice.

ShuQ, it took me a while to understand your comment. i get it now, lol

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 12:00pm

As Barfee would say---It's Barfay and for God's Sake----It's Fogler--Excellent example of life imitating art
and if Celia can be hypenated--maybe Dan should be
Dan Espresso-Cappacino

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 1:06pm

I totally didn't notice that I spelled his last name wrong
I'm so sorry guys, I typed the whole thing really fast before I went to sleep

"The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!"

[andyf]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 2:54pm

So...his foot's OK?

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:37pm

He actually did hurt his non-spelling foot in a sports injury and was advised to rest last Sat. Todd went on for him for that show. Dan returned on Sunday. His foot is now fully recovered. The foot is now a non-issue... Dan is a real trouper...And as others have reported up until that injury had not missed one performance since the show was in it's original Crepuscule form. He may have the best attendance on Broadway.

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:38pm

best attendance AND best hair.

gotta love the dan hair. good times.

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:40pm

I KNOW!

[James2]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:41pm

When he is in the show, does he come out for autographs between performances on weekends?

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 3:45pm

Yes---As others have reported. Dan comes out the real stage door on the side--And signs and takes pictures with everyone who asks.
It takes him a little longer to come out than the other cast--but if you are patient--you will definitely catch him

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 7:01pm

bump! just so everyone who is interested knows.

it is official, by the way. not just speculation. Todd will be on beginning Oct. 25.

THough I was wondering, since he covers all of the male roles, who would could on if jose, jesse, or derrick are out. willas?

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 10/13/05 at 7:16pm

Willas for Derrick at least
I'm sure he could play the other roles just fine as well