Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRDIE'- Page 2
Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRDIE'
#25re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:33pm
It's really not that creepy. You guys are making it sound like a sex show. It's a very innocent musical, with maybe one or two pecks on the lips. Trimm is the exact age of Kim in the stage show, and Funk and Doyle look young enough to play opposite her.
Updated On: 5/28/09 at 08:33 PM
#26re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:36pm
The material, in my opinion, is still relevant. Putting a star on a pedestal that they don't necessarily deserve? Jonas Brothers or Zac Efron anyone?
I was looking forward to this show - especially since BBB was the first professional production I ever saw. Now, not so much.
#27re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:37pmTrimm is not the exact age of Kim!
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#28re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:50pmI am very excited!! Gina is back in a musical again!! She was HEAVEN in Cabaret, and I think Allie is a talented young actress and Matt is pretty.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#29re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:54pmTrimm is 14. Kim is 15. Trimm will turn 15 during the run, I believe.
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#30re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:58pmShe might turn 15 before the run (or very early on).
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#31re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:11pm
She turns 15 Oct 27.
SOOOO excited for this!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#32re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:17pm
Re: Matt Doyle and singing
Rumor is that the creativeteam was looking for ways to have Matt's singing be featured.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#33re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:20pm
NO comments on Dee Hoty? I thought that woman had crawled up somewhere and died!
AND Molly Ephraim? Are they digging these people up?
#34re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:31pm
Well, the original film with Ann-Margaret turned One Boy into a duet to showcase Bobby Rydell's singing. It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility to do the same for this revival.
My question is are any of the songs from the tour being included? I enjoyed "A Giant Step".
#35re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:33pm
I am sure they are considering using the title song and Mae's song.
If they cut Rosie's One Boy Reprise/Dance to give Doyle something to sing... I will not be happy.
ActingIsLovee
Stand-by Joined: 1/16/08
#36re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:40pmOther than the potential "icky" factor of Kim and Hugo's age difference, I'm excited about the casting. Trimm is fabulous, as is Doyle, though he is kind of wasted on a non-singing part. But at least he's getting work! We should be happy for him!
#37re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:13pm
I hope they consider the Title Song! 
VERY excited about Allie :) Can't wait to see this!
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#38re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:19pmWell, I wanted to say something about Molly Ephraim but I was afraid I'd get bashed.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#39re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:20pmWhy would you get bashed? I mean, she sucked in ITW, but I'm sure she's matured and will be fine in this.
dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
#40re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:25pmSO EXCITED FOR ALLIE AND I PREDICTED IT AFTER 13 CLOSED. I knew about Matt Doyle and he will be good. I saw the Conrad in that mess called spectacular he could play it but I cannot fit him as Conrad in my mind.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#41re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:31pmI was young then so I didn't think the ITW revival was that bad.
#42re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:49pmI think this cast, I was really annoyed by Gina Gershon's casting (Was it really that hard to find a talented latina) but I am excited by Trimm, Houdyshel, Irwin, and Ephraim (who was fantastic in End Days off broadway).
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#43re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/28/09 at 11:41pmI know! Andrea Burns woulda been incredible as Rosie!
#44re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 12:02amI thought the Into the Woods revival was way better than the original and I don't care who knows it.
#45re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 1:05amI'm watching Smallville season 4 episode 14 "Krypto". Nolan Funk is playing a character named "Zack" and if this is any indication he's a lousy actor.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#46re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 11:06amHaving young kids, I've had to endure Spectacular a few times. Hard to seperate the less than stellar acting with the horrid writing. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Let's face it: Birdie is NOT the most complicated of roles.
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#47re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 11:11amOh, God, I can't take Molly Ephraim.
#48re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 11:14am
All I've seen him in is that single episode of Smallville. And I totally understand that it's not the greatest point of reference. His acting, mostly, consisted of him standing with his mouth open and looking constipated.
I think my biggest problem is that I was hoping for another Birdie. Which isn't Nolan's fault and I'm not going to go around dissing him just because I'm disappointed in his being cast.
That being said - I'm not expecting much from his performance.
#49re: Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BIRD
Posted: 5/29/09 at 11:27am
Andrea Burns woulda been incredible as Rosie!
THIS.
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