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#51

re: David Burtka

Posted: 5/18/04 at 2:36pm

See what happens when I take time away from my computer?

I miss the return of Bdwyguy2.

Where the f*ck have you been, ya nelly little boy?

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#52

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#53

re: David Burtka

Posted: 5/18/04 at 6:01pm

Is that David's boyfriend in the picture? I mean I know he likes them young but....

just kidding :)

Call it a regime change...

#54

re: David Burtka

Posted: 5/18/04 at 6:01pm

In the BARE and Hairspray dressing rooms......

#55

re: David Burtka

Posted: 5/18/04 at 11:06pm

This board is turning into the tabloids. Ugh!

#56

re: David Burtka

Posted: 11/15/04 at 12:42pm

Has anyone seen the Army commercials currently running? I swear David Burtka is in those, gorgeous as always. I once saw an article where he was filming something similar.

#57

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 1:17am

What is he up to nowadays? Been a while since he has been in a show.

#58

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 2:21am

I thought he sucked in GYPSY
listen to the CD

#59

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 2:45am

The problem is - and I speak from having seen him in both GYPSY and OPPOSITE OF SEX - the boy has all the stage presence of a paper plate. Some people need to learn the difference between "talent" and "looks."

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Updated On: 4/6/06 at 02:45 AM

#60

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:35am

I agree, he wasn't very impressive in Gypsy

#61

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 5:42am

be nice!

and is anybody ever impressive as Tulsa? Kind of a dull role.

How was the guy who played the role opposite Tyne Daly?
Where is he nowadays?

#62

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 7:18am

Bob Lambert played Tulsa in the Tyne Daly revival of Gypsy. He was very good, and I still remember his performance. On the other hand, I really don't remember David Burtka at all.

Currently, Bob is assistant casting director (extras and u/5's)over at All My Children.

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Updated On: 4/6/06 at 07:18 AM

#63

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 7:28am

David Burtka is quite the on-stage talent. He received the Clarence Derwent Award for his performance in The Play About The Baby. And don't judge his Gypsy performance by the CD. The role of Tulsa is about dance. You don't need to have to most amazing voice in the world, but personally, I think David has a wonderful voice. I thought he was adorable and charming as Tulsa. I hope he comes back to the stage soon. Did anyone see him in the film 24 Nights? What a sweet performance.

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#64

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 11:10am

David Burtka's casting as Tulsa was inspired because Burtka actually is NOT a great singer and dancer.

Mendes approached the character the same way he approached his interpretation of Sally Bowles - somebody with big dreams in their head who probably wouldn't ever become a "big star." But it gave the character a kind of endearing accessibility, particularly for Louise's character. Their interaction during the "All I need" number was even more heartbreaking, because you could see Louise get caught up for a split second in the notion that she and Tulsa perhaps really COULD have an act together, and that she wouldn't be just a substitute for a broom handle.

It was a great choice, that I don't think a lot of people "got." Burtka is a wonderful actor and he made the most of the role.

#65

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 11:27am

He was hanging around the Menier Chocolate Factory a lot last summer while tick, tick BOOM! was on.... starring Neil Patrick Harris. Make of thwat what you will

#66

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 11:32am

I saw David Burtka in the NY premiere production of Albee's "The Play about the Baby". He gave a tour-de-force performance. His naked scene didn't hurt either...uh humm

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#67

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 1:56pm

Five minutes after I walked out of the Mendes GYPSY, I didn't remember Burtka.

Eighteen years after the Laurents GYPSY, I remember Lambert. That is presence and talent.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#68

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 1:59pm

I thought he was just "eh" in THE OPPOSITE OF SEX in SF a few years ago.

He's perdy, and that's about it.

#69

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 2:20pm

Well Mrkringas, the two of them have been together for a while now.

#70

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 2:32pm

They make a hot couple.

#71

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:04pm

They do make a hot couple - glad to hear they are still together. My partner leased the apartments to the cast of Opposite of Sex here in San Francisco and most of them were delightful people. David's shirtless scenes didn't hurt either.

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#72

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:37pm

Another vote for Lambert as best Tulsa I've seen. Burtka? Not even close.
And it wasnt about singing and dancing. I would've run away with him too...like June.

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#73

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:45pm

Why did The Play About the Baby never come to Broadway?

#74

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:56pm

There just isn't much of an audience for serious theatre anymore on or off-Broadway -- especially for a very avant garde Albee play. The Goat never broke even on Broadway despite the Tony for Best play and even Virginia Woolf with Kathleen Turner lost most of its investment. As it was, The Play About the Baby only had a 7 month run at the rather modest-sized (299 seats) Century Center Off-Broadway. It would have been a major flop on Broadway and probably wouldn't have lasted more than a month or two.

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Updated On: 4/6/06 at 03:56 PM

#75

re: David Burtka

Posted: 4/6/06 at 3:59pm

Now, I know I read THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY.
I can't recall when or where or why.
But I know I enjoyed it.

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