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#1

How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

If there were to be an upcoming mounting of How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, who are your picks in the leading roles?

My bets:

Finch: Norbert Leo Butz
Rosemary: Amy Spanger
Smitty: Jennifer Cody
Bud Frump: John Cariani
#3

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Doubtful - it's only been, what, ten years since the last one? Though I have to say I like the idea of Norbert in that role...
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#4

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

I betchya Christian Campbell would do a great job with it...
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#5

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I don't think this should happen for about 15 years.

by then if God REALLY loves me i'll be a somewhat established star and be able to headline this. (it's my dream role)

but in all seriousness, I think Norbie would be a lousy Finch. He's too old, among other things. and it is WAY too early for a revival.
#6

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Finch: Neil Patrick Harris
Rosemary: Sarah Uriarte Berry
Frump: John Tartaglia
Smitty: Celia Keenan-Bolger
Hedy: Mylinda Hull

#10

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Maybe Michael Arden.
So I was sitting in my cubicle today, and I realized, ever since I started working, every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. So that means that every single day that you see me, that's on the worst day of my life.~Office Space
#13

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If it is to happen in the next 10 years or so, Norbert Leo Butz would be an excellent choice. I like the show better when Finch is played as a nutty, cartoon-esque character as Robert Morse performed the part. Broderick was too uptight for me. I think Butz could bring those loony qualities to the role.
#14

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

I vote for JLY and JLT!

John Lloyd Young and Jennifer Laura Thompson for Finch and Rosemary. They'd be a cute pairing on stage... just to watch him look up at her. And I think he'd be charming in the part.

And how about Robert Morse for J.B Biggley (the Rudy Vallee role)? Wouldn't that be a trip!
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#16

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Smitty needs to be a few years older than Rosemary, and ideally should be a few pounds overweight - her first line is "For God's sake, Rosemary, you could at least let me finish my Metrecal". For you youngsters, Metrecal was ther 1960's equivalent of Slimfast.
#17

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Finch: Neil Patrick Harris

Bud Frump: Roger Bart

Rosemary: Amy Spanger

Mr. Bratt: Jonathan Freeman (He was in the revival but he was great!)

J. B. Biggly: Nathan Lane
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
#18

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Finch: Norbert Leo Butz

Maybe 15 years ago.

Rosemary: Amy Spanger

10-15 years ago

Smitty: Jennifer Cody

Jen's too young for Smitty. But Rosemary, on the other hand, would be a PERFECT role for Jen! She would be damn adorable. And girlfriend can sing!

Finch: Neil Patrick Harris

10 years ago. But staying in the family...how about David Burtka for Finch?

Rosemary: Sarah Uriarte Berry

I have yet to see her in a comedic role. She kicked ass in TABOO and PIAZZA, two very different roles, but nothing like Rosemary. But something tells me this girl can do anything.

Frump: John Tartaglia

No.

Smitty: Celia Keenan-Bolger

Maybe in 20-25 years! At her current age, she could be Smitty's daughter!

Maybe Michael Arden.

I adore Michael, but I don't know if he has the larger-than-life presence to carry this show.

J. B. Biggley: Nathan Lane

Let's give Mr. Lane a different role for a change. This role is along the same lines as his Nathan Detroit, Max Bialystock, his character in The Frogs, Forum, etc.




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-Kad

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Updated On: 7/4/06 at 01:01 PM

#19

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My dream cast:

J. Pierrpont Finch - ERIC McCORMACK
Rosemary Pilkington - JENNIFER GARNER
Bigley - PAUL SORVINO
Bud Frump - STEVE CARELL
Smitty - MOLLY SHANNON
Hedy LaRue - Not sure.
Bert Bratt - SETH MacFARLANE
Mr. Twimble/Wally Womper - JOEL GREY

And, Foster, don't give me that "10 years ago" ****.

Updated On: 7/4/06 at 01:06 PM

#20

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OOO! I like Steve Carell and Molly Shannon!!!! That would be awesome!



"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
#21

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J. Pierrpont Finch - ERIC McCORMACK

Eric is 42. Finch is in his early 20s.

Rosemary Pilkington - JENNIFER GARNER

Jen's 10 years too ancient as well.

Bud Frump - STEVE CARELL

What is this, HOW TO SUCCEED: Senior Citizens Edition?


"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

Updated On: 7/4/06 at 01:09 PM

#22

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Steve's in his 30s!


"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
#24

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That's not funny......it's scary!



"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
#25

re: How to Succeed...with Norbert Leo Butz!

Steve's in his 30s!

What, 38?
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)

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