George Hearn in Wicked?

[SweeneyTodd101]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 9:59am

What is going on with George Hearn in Wicked? Isn't that supposed to be a tenor role? I mean, not saying you can't get the same quality you can of a tenor from a baritone, but isn't the wizard supposed to be all "meek and mild" like? What do you think?

[cvapb]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:04am

I dont know, but he is much better than Joel Grey was. *DUCKS*

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:13am

Poor Joel - he had no idea what he was getting himself into - though I've heard that they reworked the song for George (poor George - so far superior to this show)

[suzycat]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 10:26am

I was really disappointed with George. I prefered Joel Grey to him, but Sean McCourt was the best I've seen. (although he looks a bit young for it)

[OneLastRefrain2]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 3:46pm

At least George can sing.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 3:47pm

I totally agree with Suzy

[fishergirl819]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 4:50pm

Personally, I loved George in the role. It was odd to not have him bounce around as much as Joel did during Wonderful, but I really, really enjoyed him as the Wizard. I loved the sound of his voice, and I just absolutely loved the way he interacted with Idina and Jennifer.

I never saw Sean, so I can't comment, but I've heard nothing but great things about him.

[Sumofallthings]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 4:57pm

Sean McCourt is one of those actors you hope to see in many more shows to come having made such a splash in Bat Boy.

[timote316]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 5:39pm

I didn't like George at all in the role. I really didn't like his voice singing the songs, but maybe its because I was used to Joel.

And yes, they added an extra verse at the very end of the song when George joined the cast. Nothing special, I don't even remember it, honestly. I do know Idina sang it with him

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 6:06pm

Robert Morse (from the San Fran previews) was THE BEST, hands down. he played the Wizard very well and naturally during his first scenes and during WOnderful as a tired confused man with a biteing sense of humor. Too bad he didn't take the job.

[check your personality]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 7:18pm

I really enjoyed George Hearn's performance. He really can sing, and seemed to be enjoying every moment up there. No complaints from me!

[Parks]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 7:24pm

George Hearn really put me to sleep..He was kinda boring and since they had to like..lower all of his music a lot for him, it makes it a little less exciting. Just my opinion. I liked Joel Grey best.

[StickToPriest]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 7:31pm

Haven't seen him in 'Wicked', but the man is a legend.

One of the top twenty-five performers in B'way history. Easily.

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 12/14/04 at 7:40pm

Sean McCourt's the best.