Ewan McGregor and Megan Mullally will star in London "Guys and Dolls"

[leeinlondon]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 9:52am

Ewan and Megan (Karen in will and Grace if you don't recognise the name !!) have apparantly both signed up for the Donmar co-produced "Guys and Dolls".

It won't be on at the Donmar though, they are looking to probably go into the New London Theatre.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 9:58am

I LOVE HER! But I hate him. Damnit!

[leeinlondon]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:19am

I love them both so I am well happy !!

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:23am

In that case, can you explain the appeal of Ewan McGregor to me? I really don't understand it.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:25am

Oh she'll be fabulous!!!

[Plum]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:26am

Well, popcultureboy, he does have...a really weird smile. And I wanted to smack him during most of Big Fish because he always seemed like he was winking at the damn camera. Does that begin to explain why he's irresistable?

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:28am

Nope, it merely confirms why I hate him, Plum. And why have they cast him in a musical? He can't sing, as his off key bellowing in Moulin Rouge will attest.

[jacobtsf]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:30am

Stupid London!
Can't anything good be done here

[leeinlondon]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:30am

"you explain the appeal of Ewan McGregor to me? "

I love his voice.. and err his acting ability... err errr Okay I admit that I want to do obscene things with him everytime I see him.

[broadway86]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:31am

I disagree with you, popcultureboy. I thought he was great in 'Moulin Rouge'. In fact, he's a great actor in general. He's not a singer, but he got through unscathed.

That's just my opinion. You could be wrong. Updated On: 10/22/04 at 10:31 AM

[mint0621]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:33am

he's hot! at least, in my opinion...

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:35am

I don't see the hotness. And believe me, I have tried. And as for him being a great actor, I find him laughably bad in everything he does. And he can't do an accent to save his life, not even a Scottish one in Young Adam. It's painful to watch. I really don't understand!

[Plum]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:36am

I thought his singing was alright in Moulin Rouge, but who knows how much pitch correction went into that? I guess now we'll find out...

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 10:40am

The answer on the pitch correction front is "not enough". It got to the point where I was thinking "if he turns up and bellows Your Song over the top of someone else's solo just one more time, so help me GOD!"

[bdwybug55]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 11:16am

I think Ms. Mullally is a great choice and she is going to be so very funny. I wish I could see her. As for Ewan McGregor, I actually did like him in Moulin Rouge and thought that he voice and demeanor worked very well in that. I don't usually like him, however, and I just don't see him doing this role. But, as I have said before, everyone deserves a chance. You never know...he could surprise people. Does anyone know who else will star?

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 11:17am

Megan Mullally would make a great Adelaide! I don't really think McGregor's right for Sky though--he has a nice voice, but he doesn't really have proper vocal technique, and Sky's supposed to be a legit baritone, not a pop tenor.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 11:25am

We may have been a bit premature in this announcement. Megan has had to decline the role due to her Will & Grace schedule.

[timote316]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 12:26pm

I hear you, jacob. Who knows, maybe they'll bring the production to NY lol. (I know, not likely lol)

[showinoff]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 12:32pm

from what I hear, shew was very instrumental in getting him. Who knows he might be great.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 2:46pm

Does anyone have a link to all this news? Anyone know the dates this should be happening? I'll be in London at the end of April and the end of May, and I'd give my left arm to see him OR her!

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 2:48pm

Bless everything good and holy. It looks like Chrys is going to be going to London soon...

[SeeIreallycouldn'tSING!!]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 2:49pm

Who will the actors play? I can't see either of them in the two leads. I LOOVEE Ewan though. I loved him in Moulin Rouge. I think he'll do a great job. Megan Mullally (creative Spelling at its best) i'm not so sure about though.

[JakeB]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 2:59pm

You say 'stupid London' - but the way things are here, Guys and Dolls will be on TKTS every night from first preview and discounting from £50 --> £25 on mid-week performances.

Although actually, with Ewan McG and Megan M, it is likely to be a massive hit.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 3:39pm

Are brits very familiar with megan and W&G?

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 10/22/04 at 3:49pm

She needs to get back to Broadway soon...