This whole OBC thing, in my opinion, is overrated.
When Les Miserables first opened in 1987 I was told by theater pundits that no one would ever match Colin Wilkenson (sp.). I thought Mark McVey was far superior.
Then, in 1988, the same thing was said about Michael Crawford in POTR. Personally, I preferred Davis Gaines.
I could go on and on with similar examples--Spamalot, The Jersey Boys, Carousel... .
The latest "now and forever" is Bob Martin. He's sensational but will he be remmebered in the same way as Rex Harrison or Yule Brenner?
Time will tell. But don't sweat it. The material will pretty much stand on its own.
Updated On: 12/16/06 at 07:18 PM