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Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
#25re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 4:32pmWell, see I love Mandy. That's the best suggestion so far..
#26re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:12pmI would buy tickets to see Harvey in Fidler, and this comes from someone who basically never wants to see the show again.
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#27re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:15pmI have trouble picturing Patinkin as being very authoritative, and I really can't picture how the songs would sound with him "pretty"-ing them up. Maybe it's time Ernie Sabella got a serious role.
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers
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#28re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:25pm
OT: Attn: South Fl Marc----Is that a whippet in your photo?!!
(I have two) Sorry for the OT---just had to know!
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#29re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:34pmI thought John Stamos was set to replace Molina.
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#30re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:39pmI REMEMBER THAT! I believe William Hung beat him out in the end.
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers
#31re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 5:46pmI'm still trying to picture Harvey as the father a bunch of daughters.
#32re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 6:00pm
I don't think he would be very good, but I would LOVE to see it!
-d.b.j-
WayWicked
Featured Actor Joined: 5/21/04
#33re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 6:17pmI could see him to a point. But I wouldn't rush out to see him.
#34re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 6:38pmOMG.... it looks the part but is a little too feminine to be Tevye...
#35re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 6:52pm
"Not Tevye...Harvey as Yenta."
hahaha! As much as i love harvey, i cant picture him doing this role. Oh well, if this rumor actually comes true, it shall be interesting.
#36re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 6:52pm
Mandy's voice isn't in terribly good shape these days, apparently... his last album was all Sondheim and one of the comments I heard was that in his lower range he sounded like 'an old man with Parkinsons'.
He sang on Dead Like Me recently and it wasn't very good... he sang 'Always' by Irving Berlin.
#37re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 8:48pmHarvey in Fiddler is pukable
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#38re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 9:25pmI dunno- I heard some good reviews of his recent concerts, Timmerbo.
mbjts
Understudy Joined: 10/21/04
#39re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 9:28pm
Just the thought of Harvey in "Fiddler" put a big smile on my face for the first time today! 
Broadway Matt read my mind as I thought of Ernie Sabella as well.
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#40re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 9:40pm
that's funny u thought of sabella too! there must be other actors who could fit the role. I think the hard part is getting someone who will give a distinct performance and really put their mark on it, but without them going too far into "character zone" where it becomes too big and loses the realism that the emotional story needs.
how about Gandolfini?
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers
jmaclover
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/04
#41re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 9:51pm
It is true:
Harvey is taking over as Tevye.
The show is being renamed Fiddler on the Rainbow!
Hope this helps!
P.S. Is Nancy Opel still in the show?
orchajaws
Featured Actor Joined: 5/16/03
#42re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 10:34pmIf cast, Harvey would be incredible. He's one of the only people that they could cast to put a new twist on Tevye that I would pay money to see. Maybe after him, they can hire Meat Loaf if he's available after Chitty...
Broadway Matt
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/17/03
#43re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 10:36pmI'm diggin my James Gandolfini idea the more I think about it. Or Philip Seymour Hoffman. or John Leguizamo.
"The last train out of any station will not be full of nice guys." - Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"I wash my face, then drink beer, then I weep. Say a prayer and induce insincere self-abuse, till I'm fast asleep"- In Trousers
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#44re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/5/04 at 11:40pm
Not gonna lie, the thought of Harvey as Tevye makes me a little frightened... but, I guess it could be a good time...
grownupgroupie
Broadway Star Joined: 10/15/04
#45re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/6/04 at 12:19am
Ted Casablanca also mentions this on his gossip site on eonline, so Broadway.com isn't the only place.
Honestly, I have a very hard time seeing it work.
#46re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/6/04 at 1:07am
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JP2C/qid=1099720645/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-5416760-6035224?v=glance&s=music&n=507846
This could have been an abberation, but it is troubling.
#47re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/6/04 at 2:40amIt wouldn't work. He's an awful choice and he would ruin it by trying make up for his lack of talent by just making noises and make people laugh - he would ruin the heart of the show. Mandy is interesting, but I think Alfred is wonderful. It's the only Tevye I've ever seen that didn't copy Mostel and Topel - and it gets old after a while. Molina made it modern and funny and in the end, more touching. I think he's great - he got my vote for best actor over hugh.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#48re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/6/04 at 2:42am
Phew. And here I was worried you'd turned into someone sane. 
#49re: Harvey as Tevye? Say it ain't so, Leveaux
Posted: 11/6/04 at 2:44amAre you kidding, you don't like molina?
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