Donny Osmond returning to JOSEPH

In what role? ;) 

Pray that he does not remove any garments!

TotallyEffed said: "The Cathy Rigbyof Egypt."

^^^THIS. THIS is the reason these message boards were created. My desk is now covered in coffee from a great laugh. Thanks so much!

jacobtsf said: "CJRochester said: "In what role? ;)"

The Pharaoh"

At least he has the good sense to graduate on to another role, albeit one that he's not quite right for...that (among other things) differentiates him from Cathy Rigby, Carol Channing, Yul Brynner, etc.

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Not to my recollection; it's only happening this time because people are ignoring the precious few pointing out he's playing Pharaoh for the sake of a punchline. (I'm just shocked no Ted Neeley references have been made yet.)

I don't really get the criticism. He played Joseph 2000 times over a five-year period in one production nearly 30 years ago. It's not like he's spent his life doing this one role/show. And he's not coming back into the lead role. How many times do people on this board dreamcast actors who originate one role in a show return to that show in another role? 

Fosse76 said: "I don't really get the criticism. He played Joseph 2000 times over a five-year period in one productionnearly 30 years ago.It's not like he's spent his life doing this one role/show. Andhe's not coming back into the lead role. How many times do people on this board dreamcast actors who originate one role in a show return to that show in another role?"

Exactly. It's far less ridiculous than when Glen Close played Norma Desmond again and could barely hit any correct notes.