False information being posted-please read

Hey kids!

It's me, Uncle Marc Shaiman. I first posted on this board (and ATC) around 6 years ago, when I read things that just weren't true about HAIRSPRAY, and, since I co-wrote the show, I knew what was true and could point out that there are people who come online and state falsehoods or fantasies as fact. It's become a bit of a pet peeve of mine...

So anyway, I happened to check out the board this morning and saw a thread involving someone I'm working with currently, Aaron Tveit. I Emailed him to ask if he knew someone on a message board was posting info and saying it was coming from the horse's mouth.

He said he was mystified, had just learned of it himself, and wondered how to combat it.

I offered to do what I am doing now, which is simply to remind you guys NOT to believe EVERYTHING you read here or anywhere else online.

He said I could actually quote him. He wrote...

"Wow, these are blatant lies!!

I auditioned for WSS over a month ago and haven't had a callback. I haven't said anything of the sort about me getting it to anyone. And at this point, with the person saying I'm their friend and that I said all this, it just feels like slander to me.

Right before I got your email I wrote a long email to my manager about what to do.

I know a lot of people see these things and hate that they are seeing false information. It'd be one thing if the person heard these things. But when they say its from my mouth? I have no idea who this person is!! And I haven't said any of these things to anyone..."

So on and so forth.

So guys, just wanted to give you all a head's up. I also wanted to post this in a fresh thread, cause I'd rather not give further life to that actual thread, or any thread that actually discusses opinions of any person's talent (since I always think of the actual person you are talking about reading it...or even worse, their mother!). I hope this thread remains as simply a reminder to you guys not to believe everything you read online.

And now, to completely contradict what I just said (ha!), I will offer my own opinion, and that's that Lord knows Aaron would make a beautiful "Tony" in West Side Story as he is making an exciting "Frank Jr." for us at our readings of "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN". May the best gig win!

Happy Fourth,
Marc Shaiman

Thank you for telling us the truth Marc.

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You or someone else may want to post this or a link to it in the thread in question.

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Dear Mr. Marc Shaiman -
I think everyone knows that all posting boards are RIFE with BS, sockpuppets, made up stories, jealousies, and ridiculousness, so why would anyone pay attention, especially if you're a "creator"? I mean, why make it a pet peeve? This is what the doofusses want. Like REAL LIFE - are ya going to worry about everything a "stranger" might say about you? Ignore them. Unless it's something you can sue for! The internet is a bitch, isn't it?? STOP THE RUMORS!!

Updated On: 7/5/08 at 02:25 PM

Oh snap!

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Marc thanks for setting it straight- that particular poster has a track record of posting made-up stuff and I doubted that he had any inside scoop regarding this show (He's never been right before). I figured we'd have to wait till the official announcements had been made before he got his comeuppance (and by then he'd have vanished into the mist) but sometimes the voice of God rings out and sets a miscreant straight.

Thanks again for being the voice of God.

And this is why I love you Marc Shaiman (Well, that and your consistently brilliant scores)

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Everyone say it with me...BURN!

Just kidding! But if Marc does come back to this thread I just wanna say best wished and good luck with CMIYC. I hope it turns out great and I can't wait for the audition notice. :]

Much Love!

"Aaron is not allowed to share casting news before it is announced..."

Yet he shared it with you and you go ahead and post it publicly on a message board. Some "friend" you are (regardless of any lies).

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Thanks, Marc, we appreciate your voice of reason.

Also, best wishes to Aaron on getting a callback for this or any other leading roles that come along for him.

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Thanks for setting the record straight.

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I'd have said more of a panacea than a Deus Ex Machina...maybe if he reveals the power to the Ruby Slippers...

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Thanks Marc :)