Danza And Bart In The Producers, Show May Not Close Soon
Danza And Bart In The Producers, Show May Not Close Soon
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#1Danza And Bart In The Producers, Show May Not Close Soon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:06pm
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/103817.html
It says, if their contracts stay the same, that the show won't close until late March.
Updated On: 11/28/06 at 02:06 PM
#1re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:08pm
Couldn't this have just gone in the OTHER thread?
And shows close all the time mid-contract. MEans nothing.
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#2re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:17pm
I find it hard to believe that Danza will last very long. This is a physically and vocally demanding role and he is basically a cabaret singer. Can't see him hitting the rafters or having the physical stamina to last until March.
But, welcome back, Roger!!!!
#3re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:28pmWell, one always hopes that no show will close oon. But that's simply not always the ase.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
EganFan2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/8/04
#4re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:43pmI'm surprised it's closing. What, everyone wanted to see Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick and then lost interest?
worrell4077
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#5re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 2:45pm
I might go see this during my winter break from school in January. I'm interested in seeing Danza, but I really want to see Roger Bart. I've only seen him once as Leo and that was two years ago and the last show I saw him in was The Frogs and that was also two years ago.
Each time they announce Roger Bart coming back to The Producers, I keep saying to myself, I should definetely go back there and see him again, but alas I haven't.
The show will hopefully stay open long enough so that Young Frankenstein can move in.
#6re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 4:31pm
The show had no intentions of closing soon.
That's actually perfect for Brooks. He signed actors that will draw a reasonable crowd into the Spring.
Giving them time to play out their contracts and close the show in time to bring in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN by Halloween, which is Brooks' intention.
bjivie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#8re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:03pmAre they going to have to rewrite the lyrics, "Gimme those books, fat fat fatty, gimme those books, fat fat fatty..."?
#9re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:23pmEgan: yes
JerseyScoundrel
Leading Actor Joined: 1/26/06
#10re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:26pmGiant f***ing mistake if I do say so myself. Danza will close the show in one piece. Is Stro crazy or something?
#11re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:32pm
((Hears news of Roger Bart's return))
HOORAY!!
((Hears news of Tony Danza coming))
So, what? The world has decided it's time to go to hell??
WHY!?!
((Remembers Hasslehoff news))
I want to throw up...
#12re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:38pmIt just seems so... random.
#13re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 7:42pm
That's the first thing that struck me too.
"Tony Danza" is just one of those random names.
kooky
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#14re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:02pm
Tony will be great in this role, he has been around the biz in different venues,
plus he is in good physical condition - - - therefore, shooting down the
stamina theory. I'm not worried at all - - - good luck to him. I will be there to
cheer him on.
#15re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:07pm
My biggest worry is that he won't make the character as mean as it needs to be. I mean, Danza the kind of performer who wears his heart on his sleeve, I can't can't imagine him playing up the arsehole within.
Now Danza as Bloom as against Danny DeVito as Bialystock? That, I would be first in line. TAXI reunion!
PS...anyone hoping Danny Pintauro will play Carmen Ghia?
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#16re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:10pmThey're desperate for a name in the show to keep it going as long as possible. Danza will put people in the seats for a few months and then the show will likely close sometime in the spring.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#17re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:15pm
Danny Devito as Bialy is a great idea!
I could see other people who they could bring in to play Bialy to make money like:
Jason Alexander
Danny Devito
Harvey Fierstein
Larry David
Gary Beach (ok not a money maker but still!)
and I can't beleive it's closing! The biggest hit in broadway history can't out last RENT, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, and Phantom?
Why didn't they bring Hasselhoff in for the broadway version?
Trekkie2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/06
#18re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:17pm*Tear* WHY??
#19re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:31pm
Because too many people have no respect for Hasslehoff as an actor.
Well, I'm in that set but whose counting =).
Gary is right across the street though, haha, and enough people come to see him and get an autograph after they see The Producers anyhow.
I wish they could get everybody back there , that would keep it up longer for sure.
Sigh, I can't believe it's closing in March.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#20re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:50pm
Hasslehoff is one of the most watched actors on earth. Although he's not the best actor ever he would bring in serious $$$ And I think he would be a great Roger! He has the look, the sct, and he can sing decently!
DoReMi
Stand-by Joined: 5/19/03
#21re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 8:50pmSo not excited about this
purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#22re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/28/06 at 9:05pmno funny anymore! needs to close. it is coming to an end because they are doing star casting. but either way good luck!
SamIAm
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#23re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/29/06 at 11:42am
Sorry, Kooky, but being in good general physical condition is not the same as playing the role of Max 8 times a week. Nor does that mean he has the vocal stamina to do the role.
This show has always been fairly impossible to cast for the role of Max. That is why they never really had the crowds they drew after Lane and Broderick left. Leo is easier to cast but Max requires someone who can do the physical and vocal work for nearly three hours, spend most of the time on stage and carry the role with a presence and charisma.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#24re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/29/06 at 3:20pmI wonder how they're going to justify the "Fat, fat, fatty...." line. There is nothing fat about Danza.
JerseyScoundrel
Leading Actor Joined: 1/26/06
#25re: Danza And Bart In 'The Producers'...Show May Not Close oon
Posted: 11/30/06 at 5:39pmThis casting is a giant f***ing mistake if I do say so myself.
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