GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

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GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 3:46am

I'm hearing the uber sexy and muy talented Daniel Torres will be in it but not sure in which role. Anyone care to spill the beans?

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 8:33am

Gavin Creel= Jesus is the rumour I heard.

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:22am

well we want Gavin Creel to be Jesus for sure. that needs to be confirmed pronto

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 12:01pm

Can't wait to hear who has been cast!

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 12:49pm

Gavin Creel. Back on Broadway.

Um yes please.

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#6

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 1:06pm

I'd love to see both men in this show.

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 2:20pm

Gavin Creel as Jesus warrants another recording of Godspell.

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 5:58pm

I hope your rumor is true, BroadwayBaby6, because he needs to be back on broadway asap!

I love me some Daniel

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 7:02pm

Daniel is a sweetheart as well as an amazing performer.

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"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 7:04pm

i hope they do a better job than the last uk revival. god that was awful!

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#11

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 7:09pm

Awww, very cute. Was that in La Jolla?

#12

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 7:38pm

Yes it was...

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"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 9:50pm

Oh I hope these rumors are true! Both Gavin and Daniel are PERFECT for Godspell! I know it's way too soon but I'm already dying for a cast album!

*Cute pic BroadwayBaby6! FYI- There's a great picture of Daniel in American Theatre Magazine this month.

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:21pm

I totally agree with everyone on here that Gavin Creel needs to play Jesus, but I have heard other rumors about the cast. I know that Daniel Goldstein is directing it as of right now and he directed the recent program at the Paper Mill. And from what I have heard is he is trying to get as many cast members he can from the Paper Mill cast. I just recently spoke to Kasey Marino, who is in Hairspray now and was in the Paper Mill version of Godspell and he said that as of right now every cast member has been approached about bringing it to broadway but no one has signed anything yet. So either way I would be happy if the Paper Mill cast was in it or Gavin Creel! :)

Updated On: 3/16/08 at 10:21 PM

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:28pm

Groff was originally cast in that production, but withdrew when SA transfered to Broadway, could he be another option?

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:34pm

Groff was originally casted in the Paper Mill Production?? Oh that would have been so great to see him. Im sure he would definately be in the running for it!

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 10:43pm

Cast, love, casted is not a word.

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/16/08 at 11:48pm

Oops sorry, I thought it was right. The funny thing is I made sure to be careful of my spelling because I see how some people on this board are easily irked by bad spelling, which is completely understandable...

Anyways, So was Groff cast in the Paper Mill Production originally?

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/17/08 at 1:56am

Yes, he was - here, love:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/101305.html

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

#20

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/17/08 at 2:22am

Gavin's doing it. He's a friend.
He'll be ridiculous.

#21

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/17/08 at 2:27am

GODSPELL on Broadway is just wrong. This is a small show which belongs in a small theatre Off Broadway.

#22

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/17/08 at 10:34am

Godspell was already on Broadway in the 70's after it's initial/successful run Off-Broadway. I think the show totally deserves to be revived ON Broadway. And it seems like the smaller Off-Broadway type shows are doing really well. Look at Xanadu, Passing Strange, and all these Glory Days rumors which from what I understand is a 4 person musical.

Broadway doesn't mean big blockbuster musical. It should just mean quality. And if indeed these casting rumors are true then Godspell already has a lot of it.

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/24/08 at 2:36pm

From Seth's latest column on Playbill:
"Gavin said he's planning on playing Jesus on Broadway in Godspell and he asked the audience to leave a note backstage if they're seeing the show."

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re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/24/08 at 2:41pm

"Broadway doesn't mean big blockbuster musical. It should just mean quality. And if indeed these casting rumors are true then Godspell already has a lot of it."

*Applauds FriedmanFan*

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#25

re: GODSPELL on Broadway casting rumors

Posted: 3/24/08 at 6:26pm

Daniel Torres is a beautiful, wonderful performer and person, and if he's doing this, the production will insanely benefit from him being there.

The mp3 on his website of him singing "Beautiful City" from Monday Night, New Voices a few years ago is probably my favorite vocal performance I've heard...I could listen to him sing that on constant loop.