GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

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GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:12pm

Surprised this hasn't been pinned on any other website yet:

GUYS AND DOLLS at Nederlander Theatre with Oliver Platt, Opens March 1
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/09/theater/09arts-GUYSANDDOLLS_BRF.html

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:15pm

Wow...Oliver Platt? Huh...

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:16pm

Thanks for posting.
Feb.3rd? I am so there to see this and Mary Louise Parker in HEDDA GABLER.
I think Oliver Platt is actually some pretty neat casting in the typical Nathan Detroit mold. Can't wait to hear the rest of the cast.

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:19pm

So now that the producers of HAIR lost their number one choice in the Nederlander, is it pretty safe to say they'll be opening at the Neil Simon? Oh, or the Lyceum...but I'd guess the Simon is the more practical choice for that show.

Updated On: 10/8/08 at 07:19 PM

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:20pm

*sigh* the Nederlander...
Seriously if I could have one thing in the world it would be the Nederlander so I could make sure only funky shows went there and we wouldn't have to remodel it.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:23pm

Oliver Platt sings?

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:27pm

OH THANK GOD!!! IT ISN'T CANCELED!!! Oliver Platt, I know I will get shot for this but I have only ever seen him play King in Ready to Rumble. Regardless, from that I think he can do Nathan.

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:32pm

So...two observations:
1. NY Times has contradicted itself? (Canceled, now opening?)
2. *edit for idiocy*

Updated On: 10/8/08 at 07:32 PM

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:33pm

Why? Hairspray is at The Neil Simon & G&D is going to The Nederlander.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:37pm

Seriously if I could have one thing in the world it would be the Nederlander so I could make sure only funky shows went there and we wouldn't have to remodel it.

It's a bit late. The Nederlander was gutted by the end of the month.

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Wanting life but never knowing how

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:37pm

The role of Nathan Detroit was written for Sam Levene, an actor who was totally tone-deaf. He spoke the few lines he had in his songs. Remember, in the actual show, Nathan only has solo lines in "Oldest Established" and "Sue Me". The singing was beefed up for Sinatra in the movie.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:39pm

I was hoping for John C Reilly
Has Oliver Platt ever been in a Broadway musical? I didnt know he could sing

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:50pm

I LOVE the idea of Platt as Nathan. Nathan definitely doesn't have to be an ace singer. I'm really excited to hear the other cast members of the fab-4.

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 7:53pm

I'm betting that Anne Hathaway (sp?) will probably get Sarah.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 8:16pm

Good casting, but I'm so uninterested in this revival. Will Guys and Dolls fans sign the outside of the Nederlander too? =)

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 8:39pm

They will probably have to hang RENThead repellent, to keep them from attempting to burn down the Nederlander.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 8:53pm

Love it. Great casting.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 8:57pm

Yeah, I agree about Hathaway. She'll probably be Sarah...maybe Krakowski as Adelaide? Even though she's filming 30 ROCK...but that's way less likely than Hathaway.

This should be interested to see how this develops...

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:04pm

AAH! Orangeskittles! Why!? Ignorance is bliss!

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:06pm

Well the theater was in horrible condition when Rent closed. A full scale renovation was inevitable.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:11pm

Don't make me cry.

*sniffle*

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:13pm

I was really hoping to get the West End revival from a couple of years back.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:14pm

Yeah, as others have said, Nathan Detroit requires very little singing at all. In fact, its almost better if Nathan isn't a great singer.

Oliver Platt is great casting. If Debra Messing and Anne Hathaway join him, this revival is going to be great.

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Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:14pm

I'm sure it wouldn't be too much of a stretch for Krakowski to do this show and film 30 Rock simultaneously. 30 Rock shoots in Queens.

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re: GUYS & DOLLS at Nederlander Opens March 1 w/Oliver Platt

Posted: 10/8/08 at 9:17pm

She said that she would transfer with Damn Yankees if it did, so it is possible for her to do it if she is asked.

Updated On: 10/8/08 at 09:17 PM