Douglas Hodge to Star in Possible Revival of BARNUM?

[Rob]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 4:02pm

Click Here to Read Douglas Hodge to Star in Possible Revival of BARNUM?

[Overkill]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 4:22pm

It's better than having some kid from Twilight come in and be Barnum. Love this show. Can't wait to see what he does witht the role!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 5:13pm

Can he do the stunts?

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 6:15pm

[Katurian2]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 6:36pm

mehhhh- Dreams of Raul playing role = crushed forever.


Hodge wouldn't be terrible, but idk if he really has the charisma and allure to play Barnum.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 6:43pm

I thought Barrowman was doing this?

[Overkill]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 6:50pm

Neil Patrick Harris was also up for this with John Doyle directing, but he was too busy with HIMYM and the baby came along.

I think Doug could be good. I'd much rather see him in an original show where he's not playing a role created by someone else again.

[ReggieonBway]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 8:03pm

I've honestly never heard of Barnum before. Anybody feel like filling me in?

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 8:08pm

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Barnum+the+Musical

[Nick Murphy]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 9:09pm

Douglas Hodge would be an awesome Barnum! This guy is a sensational actor and can do anything!

[Jonwo]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 10:11pm

Douglas Hodge is the right age for Barnum although it would be interesting to see a younger Barnum played by NPH or John Barrowman. How old is the character meant to be in the musical?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 10:23pm

1981 was a loooong time ago....and my memory of Jim Dale/Tony Orlando was 30's, although I remember it more as an ageless role...but someone in their prime....and I think Hodge might be a bit too old, but it wouldn't keep me from seeing it.

[Jonwo]

Posted: 3/29/11 at 10:30pm

30's would be what I would imagine for Barnum although a youthful fortysomething actor like Barrowman or Hugh Jackman would be fine. Any younger would be too unbelievable.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 12:39am

Brian d'Arcy James is the ideal man to play Barnum. He would be FAR better than Hodge, or anyone else for that matter.

[Brick]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:18am

I thought BARNUM would have been an ideal fit for Doyle. I hope he's attached to this.

[goldenboy]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:47am

Are they gonna play musical instruments too

[Overkill]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 1:50am

Brian would be a PERFECT Barnum.

I remember John Doyle was going to do his production somewhere in CA. After a few months, it was canceled and he deemed it impossible to do with the Actor/Musician formula.

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 9:13am

"Can he do the stunts?"

This. As performed by Jim Dale and Michael Crawford, this is a very physical role, involving gymnastics. juggling, and some pretty intense aerial work, including a tight rope walk. Hard to see Hodge doing any of that, but who knows? Crawford studied with Big Apple circus before assaying the role.

Fwiw, Crawford was in his late 39's, Dale in his mid-40's, I believe. Much of Crawford's performance can be seen on youtube. I don't care for Doyle's style of actors with musical instruments, but there have always been actors playing musical instruments in Barnum. I'd rather not see Barnum or his wife Charity playing one much, though.

Been wanting to see a revival of this for years, but I'm not sure this is one I want to see. It's a great and fun show, with some very catchy tunes. Updated On: 3/30/11 at 09:13 AM

[Nick Murphy]

Posted: 3/30/11 at 9:25am

If Cameron Macintosh is producing the director will not be John Doyle.