Full cast set for CURTAINS

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 3:35pm

here. Updated On: 1/4/07 at 03:35 PM

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 3:39pm

Make room for a Beat Actress Nom for Monk.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 3:41pm

Most of the leads look to be the same as in Los Angeles (I think)... although I know I didn't see Ernie Sabella as Debra Monk's husband.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 4:01pm

Yes, I believe Ernie Sabella is the only major replacement from the L.A cast. I loved this show when I saw it during previews in L.A. (as a work-in-progress of course), I hope they have worked on it to guarantee a successful run on Broadway. I particularly hope that Jason Danieley gets to shine a bit more than he did at the Ahmason where his role seemed to be a bit too underwritten--though he still did a great job. I still think Karen Ziemba's role feels more relevant to the main plot than Debra Monk's, but I suppose Ziemba will go into the featured category and Monk will be leading.

[James2]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 4:05pm

Who did Sabella replace?

Also, I think he will have been in every other show in the Hirschfeld since the name change. He was in Man of La Mancha and Sweet Charity, and now Curtains.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 4:05pm

Monk is above the title and Ziemba is not. Of all the creative ways producers can work it, they can't submit Ziemba for Lead and Monk for Featured with that billing.

[Calvin]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 4:08pm

Time to test out my old Ernie Sabella curse.

He was out when I saw "...Forum," and he left "Sweet Charity" right before I saw it. I'm seeing a very early preview of "Curtains," so I'll see how powerful it really is.

[DRSisLove]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 4:36pm

I cannot wait for this show.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 5:13pm

I'm very excited about this show! This might be a little off topic but in a november issue of the village voice he wrote a predicition for tony nominationed actresses which I see as very noteworthy. He basically outlined Murphy, Monk, Chenoweth, McDonald and Ebersole as the five nominees. I can't wait to see if he turns out to be right!

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 5:25pm

David Hyde Pierce AND Ernie Sabella.

oooohhhhhhh man.
SO excited for this.
Haha, it's kind of funny, we just got through with a local production comedy murder mystery.

=)

[Jon]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 5:59pm

I think Robert Walden was the hsuband in L.A.

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:25pm

This is true, Walden played Sidney in Los Angeles and got close to no entrance applause both times I saw the show.

As for Monk, her role may be nominated for Best Actress, but I can't imagine her winning in the least. Carmen is a relatively small role compared to the size, stature, and difficulty (probably less so) of Niki and, especially, Georgia. It's not a Best Actress role.

ETA: With the inclusion of Walden, the following cast members were either added or left:

-Kevin Bernard (added)
-Paula Leggett Chase (added)
-David Loud (added)
-Jessica Lea Patty (left)
-Allison Spratt (added)
-Jerome Vivona (added)

Looks like they're trying to expand a little on the ensemble, which is definitely a good idea, as it'd give the show a fuller feel to it. Updated On: 1/4/07 at 06:25 PM

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:33pm

Was Darcie Roberts with this show in LA?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:35pm

Monk might be submitted for Featured, I'm not saying she can't - but that Ziemba can't then be submitted for Leading. They can both be submitted for Featured if the producers feel Monk has no shot at Leading due to the role.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:41pm

I believe David Hyde Pierce will be Raul Esparza's strongest competition for this year's Tony Awards, this role is tailored to his abilities and it is fascinating (not to mention absolutely hilarous) to see him from the second he makes his entrance through his showstopping "A Tough Act To Follow" (along with Jill Paice of course) to his final scene.
I know Monk is headlining the show and therefore will be considered for the leading actress category for award purposes (and she sure deserves a nomination for this role, she is fantastic) but I can't help but think that the character itself is not as relevant to the main plot as Ziemba's. Either way, both are exquisite in the show and I look forward to seeing them again.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:50pm

I am a huge fan of both Ziemba and Monk and would personally be quite torn if they were in the same category! Of course, I haven't yet seen the show - that might change my feelings as to which role is more "deserving" of Tony.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:51pm

I'm not even interested in this show and I posted a topic on it. I knew others were interested though.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 6:52pm

*pins medal on Becoz*

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 7:03pm

As good as it might be, I do not see anything derailing a Spring Awakening sweep

SA was ******* brilliant

Having said that will see it

Updated On: 1/4/07 at 07:03 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 7:15pm

I would not be a bit surprised if the Tony voters decided to give Kander & Ebb a last Tony Award as a team.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 7:26pm

Never underestimate the sentimentality factor of any award given in this country.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 7:27pm

I forgot about the sentamentality factor

A definite possibility as K & E was one of the greatest writing teams ever for Broadway. It should be interesting

[WellIfYouInsist]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 7:31pm

Definetly.


I am floored.

FLOORED.

[show2n2]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 8:05pm

Yep. Darcie was in the LA cast I believe.

Gr8 to see her back on Broadway. I think she would be a fabulous Janet in Drowsy.

[WalkOn]

Posted: 1/4/07 at 8:25pm

Sabella will be an improvement.