Freddy Benson Replacement Ideas — Page 3

I think Raul would be great as Freddy. And if DRS doesn't seem like "his show", then all the more reason he should do it. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang certainly didn't seem like "his show" which was the exact reason why he did it.

And did that go particularly well? I think it was ultimately a bit of a mistake. I'm not saying it was too far outside his range, because I think his range is with very, very few limitations, but that show did nothing for him, other than possibly proved that he could do the song-and-dance man thing. It's almost shocking to me that his reputation escaped that show pretty much unscathed.

I think there's very little that Raul can't sing, dance or act, but in some cases, just because he is capable of it doesn't mean he's the right choice for the show, or that the show is the right choice for him. Yes, he should step out of his comfort zone, but that doesn't mean that something is a good idea just because it's outside of an actor's comfort zone.

I think he absolutely COULD do Freddy, but it's not his element. There's a difference between him doing fine, and him giving the knock-your-socks-off performances he can give.

It's all pretty moot anyway; could you really see him considering this?

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Updated On: 3/27/06 at 06:26 PM

Someone said they don't think Dan Fogler could vocally do it.... has anyone heard norbert lately his voice has gone to HELL!

i personally think Joe Cassidy should come back and do it because he was SWAY better then Norbert.

I love Christian Campbell as well, but I think Jack Black would be absolutely IDEAL! Christian Borle is also good.

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Jesse Tyler Fergusen is the best suggestion I've heard.

hmmm....Doogie Hauser maybe?

Norbert's voice going to hell? He sounded perfectly fine last week. Of course, having played the role for over a year now, he does not sound as great as did when he started. But that is to be expected.

Brooks Ashmankas' voice sounds just like Norbert's, but I don't know enough about his acting.

Raul is all wrong.

Dan Fogler is too young.

Christian Borle is the wrong type.

Aaron Lohr would work, MAYBE...

I think the best "celebrity" fo the role is Jack Black - I would pay good money to see the show again if he joined the cast.

The current understudy is fine and tries his hardest to do his best Norbert impression, but he just doesn't cut it.

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A big HELL NO to Hunter Foster. Love him, but please, no.

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I say a big HELL NO to jack black...but that's because I have a deep hatred for him...

and whoever said Ana G. for Christine...must disagree....Ana is more of a Joanna Gleason type then a Sherie Rene type...

-Steph

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The problem with Andy Karl is that he's too pretty for the role. During the entire Rupchret scene you shouldn't be thinking "Rupchret is so hot!".. because that defeats the purpose of the role. Andy Karl is INSANELY talented but Freddy is just not a role for him

On the other hand, David Josefsberg would be absolutely fantastic for that role. I know they are looking for BIG names but if he had a shot to get that role he'd own it.

Q, I know this is how the role "wound up" on Broadway with the hiring of NLB but let's not forget, Steve Martin was a handsome Freddy, (IMO). With a physical appearance more in line with Karl than Borle, Josefberg, et al.

Sean Connery.

Accept no substitutions.

Roger Bart's was the first face and voice that came to my mind for this part. The only problem is that it means I have to see the show at least 2 more times if he's in it!

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