#26
Posted: 11/24/15 at 11:15am
He might be a bit young, but could this be the musical that Chris Colfer from Glee was talking about doing?
Harvey Weinstein to Bring SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Broadway! — Page 2
#27
Posted: 11/24/15 at 11:28am
^ God I hope not. Let's keep him away from a Broadway stage as long as possible. Especially in such an iconic dance-heavy role.
I LOOOOOOOVED the Chichester/West End production a few years back, but I'm excited to see this production's take. I'm pumped.
#28
Posted: 11/24/15 at 1:58pm
I don't know why anyone would think SINGIN' IN THE RAIN would do better than AN AMERICAN IN PARIS or DAMES AT SEA.
An American In Paris was a critical darling and is making a million dollars a week on broadway, so this production turning out like that would be good for it.
I don't think this production will be all that successful though.
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#29
Posted: 11/24/15 at 2:19pm
I think this will do very well-as long as they find the right cast.
#30
Posted: 11/24/15 at 4:16pm
I really hope they'll keep Dan Burton in the cast, he's really a terrific dancer and singer. By far the best Tulsa ever.
#31
Posted: 11/24/15 at 4:29pm
Playbill's article on this starts with a sentence that I think is in startlingly poor taste: "New York will get a chance to express its solidarity with the French people in person next year when the Théâtre du Châtelet sends its revival of Singin' the Rain to Broadway."
French Theatre Sending Singin' in the Rain Revival to Broadway
French Theatre Sending Singin' in the Rain Revival to Broadway
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#32
Posted: 11/24/15 at 4:37pm
That's icky.
#33
Posted: 11/24/15 at 4:51pm
The writer is from France, but it still reads horribly.
#34
Posted: 11/24/15 at 6:24pm
EricMontreal22 said: "Is there any connection between the productions? I see that Stephen Mears choreographed both"
The Chichester/West End production was choreographed by Andrew Wright.
Updated On: 11/25/15 at 06:24 PM
#35
Posted: 11/25/15 at 4:59am
I saw the 1980s production at the Gershwin and as stated, enjoyable would be the operative word. Not memorable by any means but a lot of it was fun. The best things about were the sets, costumes and Don Correia. A great dancer and a man of much charm. I saw him in Rain, as a replacement in the original Chorus Line and the first Follies revival. He has been married to Sandy Duncan for many years.
Overall, though, the production just didn't jell, which I would attribute to director/choreographer Twyla Tharp, who I think was a bit out of her element. Nothing was wrong; just not enough was really right. And the Gershwin is such a horrible, cavernous space.
Overall, though, the production just didn't jell, which I would attribute to director/choreographer Twyla Tharp, who I think was a bit out of her element. Nothing was wrong; just not enough was really right. And the Gershwin is such a horrible, cavernous space.
#36
Posted: 11/25/15 at 5:14am
Tony Yazbeck, or is that too obvious a choice?
#37
Posted: 11/25/15 at 10:22am
Robert Fairchild?
Maybe not re-imagining the role on Broadway, but perhaps as a replacement sometime down the line
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#39
Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:32am
adamgreer said: "Tony Yazbeck, or is that too obvious a choice?"
Obvious or not, I would fly to New York for the weekend just to see this show if he were cast. I loved him in OTT. He's such a natural. And the classics fit his persona, even by his own admission. I can almost hear him singing the title song right now.
I thought Fairchild was good in AAIP, but Yazbeck was near perfection in OTT, IMO.
#40
Posted: 11/25/15 at 11:40am
Chris Colfer is a horrible dancer. I can't think of anyone less appropriate for that role. Why not Aaron Tveit?
#41
Posted: 11/25/15 at 12:01pm
Amazing2 said: "Chris Colfer is a horrible dancer. I can't think of anyone less appropriate for that role. Why not Aaron Tveit?
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Aaron Tveit is more of a singer. I don't think he would want to do such a dance heavy role.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
#42
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:16pm
Who would be good? Maybe Tony Yazbek could be the one. He could be great.!
#43
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:18pm
Who would be good? Maybe Tony Yazbek could be the one. He could be great.!
It posted twice. That must mean Tony Yazbek should have the role!
Updated On: 11/25/15 at 01:18 PM
#44
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:23pm
I kind of hate to admit this, but I'd like to see a revival of this, although I do question its viability. I'm also in the camp that has no interest in seeing Chris Colfer on Broadway.
#45
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:27pm
Matthew Morrison? He's already working for Weinstein and he covered songs like Singin in the Rain, Make em laugh, cheek to cheek and You are all the world to me on Glee.
Updated On: 11/26/15 at 01:27 PM
#46
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:37pm
I really like that Matthew Morrison suggestion! He's also a dancer. Aaron could really sing it, but I don't remember if he dances. I'd like to see Aaron in Miss Saigon. Sorry--off-topic.
#47
Posted: 11/25/15 at 1:42pm
Amazing2 said: "Chris Colfer is a horrible dancer. I can't think of anyone less appropriate for that role. Why not Aaron Tveit?"
Oh me as well. I think he's shrill. But it was a thought. I LOVE the Matt Morrison suggestion.
#48
Posted: 11/25/15 at 3:24pm
Saw it in London a couple of years ago and enjoyed it very much.
#49
Posted: 11/25/15 at 4:48pm
Gavin Lee would be fantastic. He did Top Hat with Kristen Beth Williams in London (at the same time as Singing was running there, incidentally), and he definitely has both the charms and the dance chops for the show
#50
Posted: 11/25/15 at 5:05pm
If Jeremy Jordan was a solid dancer...
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