Guys and Dolls Revival Set for Feb. '08 Broadway Bow — Page 3

I love Marc Kudisch, so for me to see him play Nathan without him ever playing Sky would just kill me. I know he doesn't consider himself as that type of actor, but God knows that about 5 years ago he could have pulled off Sky so well (heck I still want to see him do that role now). But, Marc Kudisch is an excellent comedian, no doubt about it. And if for some reason Krakowski does not get cast, then I would love to see Emily Skinner's Adelaide against Marc's Nathan. Denis O'Hare is interesting.

Updated On: 6/7/07 at 09:39 AM

I love the ideas of Harry and Kelli as Sky and Sarah, or even Erin Davie. I really don't think Benanti is right for the show, except since this production is supposed to be "darker" she mguth fit the bill, and as much as I love Anika I don't think it's the right role for her. She could do it well, but she just isn't the best fit for it whereas there are other actresses who are.

Marc Kudisch as Nathan would work well against Krakowski's Adelaide. Denis O'Hare would've been a great Nathan for the cartoony productions of the show, but I think this production might need someone who is a little more commanding physically. However, this does not include Hugh Jackman. I'm sorry, NLS, but Hugh is not the right choice for Nathan. At all. He's been linked to the remake, but to play Sky. And to be perfectly honest, I don't think he'd make the best Sky.

I'm not at all a fan of Guys and Dolls (it's one of two classics that I can't stand, the other being Fiddler). But for a cast that could include Harry Connick Jr., Kelli O'Hara/Erin Davie/Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Marc Kudisch, I'd be willing to see them in a production of Her First Roman.

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I don't think I've been this excited for a show in a while. I can't wait to see it next year.

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So, I assume this will be going into the St. James? Grinch ends in January, no?

Hugh Jackman has been rumored as Sky for the movie remake of Guys & Dolls, which reportedly is one of the movies in his Disney deal, but gosh knows when that will happen - the man has so many things on his plate.

Updated On: 6/7/07 at 01:24 PM

There needs to be a restraining order issued on Broadway revivals of Gypsy and Guys & Dolls for at least 20 years. Oh, and Grease too.

Jesus, people. How many times to do we want to see the same show painted with a new coat of paint?!?

Are these the same people who buy one shirt they like... in 14 assorted colors? Or eat the same lunch every day for ten years?

*sigh*

"We want what we know, and we know what we want, and we want what we know..." etc.

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it would be great if Harry did it, because then there would FOR SURE be a recording, he would probably pay for it!

Fantastic!

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Has there been any more news about the casting for this revival? Obviously the Kelli O'Hara Speculation as Sarah Brown is out.

I think Ellen Greene could prove an interesting Miss Adelaide...

purpleprince, I could definitely see Cyndi Lauper as Adelaide! She has both the singing and acting chops, and the NYC accent the role demands. A perfect fit.
(And she was the best thing about Roundabout's Three Penny Opera)

Isn't Ellen Greene in her mid - late 50s???? I think that's too old for the role. Cyndi Lauper probably isn't too far behind her.

I personally like the idea of Gettlefinger as Sarah... boy she would be fierce and fiesty.

Angela Christian (Millie and Woman in White) i could see playing it to. She can play ballsy and powerful pretty well.

Angela as Sarah and Marc as Sky could be cute.

I would love to see Rachel York in this. I think she could definately play Sarah and her Adelaide would be amazing.