Guys and Dolls Revival Set for Feb. '08 Broadway Bow — Page 2

I'm not exactly sure how Equity rules work, am I wrong to think that even if Krakowski was secured for this project they still have to post a casting notice?
Eric, I guess technically she could do it, but does she really want to do eight shows a week (though I'm not sure how vocally taxing Miss Adelaide can be) AND shoot a sitcom every day of the week. With a career already established I believe she doesn't really have to though maybe she really wants to play the part on Broadway. Also, I guess we have to consider that sometimes she literally has two scenes on 30 ROCK except for the few episodes where she is part of a major storyline.
Now I'm also crossing my fingers for a cast recording.

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There's not a realistic moment in Guys & Dolls. It's a valentine to a Times Square that never really existed. It's why all of the descriptions of this production as "dark," "less colorful" have always worried me.

The '92 production managed to skillfully honor the look and sound of the original production, while seemingly minting something completely fresh. The colors were loud, the performance style was broad, and it's exactly what is required for '50s musical comedy.

The show is such a sturdy piece of writing that it can survive anything. But a "realistic" Guys & Dolls doesn't sound like a hell of a lot of fun.

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Updated On: 6/6/07 at 08:11 PM

Yeah, Krakowski had a strip tease in "Take Back Your Mink". Second row was an interesting place to be. But then again, really, when is Jane not naked?

I don't think they can get McGregor. He has a lot of films coming his way and Othello.
Plus they can get someone better. BUT REMEMBER I SITLL LOVE HIM. ok good.

They should try to get Douglas Hodge again though. He was superb!

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the upcoming broadway season is not looking good, imo.
too many revivals (and not of the most deserving shows), and not enough worthy new material.

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Well I'm excited for this because I still have yet to see Act II, and I won't watch the movie just so I can see the end. And if Krakowski is in this, count me in.

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This could be a return for Harry Connick Jr. as Sky. How great would it be if he was Sky and Kelli O'Hara was cast as Sarah? I can feel the chemistry right now.

Updated On: 6/6/07 at 11:12 PM

wooohooo

this will be good fun
such a great show

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I agree- Harry Connick Jr. as Sky is brilliant casting!
And I think Kelli O'Hara would be a wonderful Sarah.

Jewishboy, I do find Kelli O'Hara boring (though I think she was impeccable as Clara in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA), but I didn't see THE PAJAMA GAME and I've heard very good things about her chemistry with Connick Jr. so perhaps you're right. I just don't see her having the kind of mixture of comedy, strength, and indulgence (during the Habana sequence) that I'd expect for someone in this role. I think Gettelfinger would be great and she has the soprano, I assume Krakowski and Benanti have some kind of professional relationship having worked together in NINE so I would love to see them both during "Marry the Man Today." I doubt Anika has a legit soprano but if they went for off-beat casting, I would love to see what she could do with the role (I'd see her having a great transformation from strong moral missionary to drunk-with-love woman).
To be honest, as long as Krakowski is involved, Melanie Griffith could play Sarah Brown and I'd still be there to see the show.
You're right about the casting of Nathan, and Norbert Leo Butz is actually a great idea, he has all the qualities you mentioned.

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Updated On: 6/7/07 at 12:36 AM

You know I really think that there was something special between Kelli and Harry. Because normally I would agree with what you said about Kelli not having the ability to mix the comedy in with the seriousness of the role. I mean that is how I felt about Kelli's performance in The Pajama Game when Harry wasn't on stage with her. But, every seen in The Pajama Game that involved the two of them on the stage together, especially "There Once Was a Man", the house was literally burning down from the heat between them.

I can't wait for this!

I'd like to see Gary Beach as Nathan...

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How about Marc Kudisch or Denis O'Hare? I'm not sure O'Hare would play well against Krakowski's Miss Adelaide but just putting that out there. Marc Kudisch on the other hand would be commanding enough to make it believable that Krakowski's Adelaide has been waiting to marry him for all those years, he also has done comedy in the past, and would be perfect for a production of GUYS & DOLLS that is less cartoonish and is darker instead. I'd love to see him and Krakowski go at it during "Sue Me." Not sure if he has too much of that leading man presence that is more associated with Sky though.

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Denis O'Hare as Nathan....interesting. I can see that.