Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

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Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 12:47pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105571.html

Anthony Federov will begin performances as Matt on May 1, replacing Douglas Ullman, Jr.

Good casting. I think.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 12:50pm

Ugh. He's terrible and only made it so far because of his sympathetic story.

Give it to a real actor/singer.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 1:42pm

Does anyone know why Douglas Ullman Jr is leaving? I thought he was really sweet in the part.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 1:52pm

yawn...im bored.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 2:11pm

I think he was very underrated on AI. He had a fantastic voice and I am very happy for him!!

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 2:21pm

well he's certainly in a sucky show! they sure know how to pair 'em up!

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 2:27pm

Gosh did you have to say "REJECT"? I mean, Jennifer Hudson is an American Idol 'reject' too, as are all but one of the million-plus people who audtion for the show. He came in what, sixth? Obviously people liked him. Why shouldn't he get a role in a show?

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 2:54pm

Were they crowned American Idol? Nope. Hence, REJECT. Doesn't mean they're not talented, but they were rejected by Idol.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 2:56pm

I agree, JoeKv99. Why couldn't they just say, "contestant"?

I think Anthony has an awesome voice, although I've never seen him act.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:14pm

Hmmm-- so how come no one described Jennifer Hudson that way? She's a loser too.

I guess it's a "glass half full" thing-- you want to focus on the 5 people who did better and I am looking at the 999,995 people who did worse.

Contestant covers all bases.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:17pm

Anthony sounded pretty good at the AI concert, but I don't think he has ever acted before.

Rejected from Idol? That year Carrie was the chosen one and there was no way anyone else was going to win.

Hope he does well.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:21pm

He was the best singer on Idol, the year he was on. This is a great role for him.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:21pm

Anthony actually came in at #4.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:41pm

Im with Yankee on this one. I was about to post this a minute after he did, and my title was:

Idol Loser Joins Fantasticks

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:41pm

I didnt even click it twice.

Sorry.

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Updated On: 2/8/07 at 03:41 PM

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 3:51pm

It's mentioned in Jennifer Hudson's title, too. Although she's replaced it with a new one: Oscar nominee.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 4:56pm

Anthony butchered Climb Ev'ry Mountain. Hopefully he'll do better with different musical theatre material.

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Posted: 2/8/07 at 4:59pm

Ugh Oh. Fantasticks fans better hope he doesnt pull a Constantine...

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 5:01pm

I'm not a Constantine fan (in fact, he annoys me), but WEDDING SINGER and JACQUES BREL were heading towards closing before Constantine got there.

re: Climb Ev'ry Mountain.... everyone butchered their songs that week, save for Constantine's "My Funny Valentine". Also, THE SOUND OF MUSIC isn't exactly THE FANTASTICKS.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 5:05pm

Yeah.

DirtyRottenGuy - I've read your posts. Constantine isn't to blame for the closures of Wedding Singer and Jacques Brel. If you actually think that, you're giving a nobody (Constantine) too much credit.

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 5:11pm

No, no. Im not blaming him for closing the shows. I just think its humorous that he joins a show and it closes. I just think it is bad luck, nothing more, but still quite funny. Please, dont read too much into my posts.

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Updated On: 2/8/07 at 05:11 PM

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 5:17pm

Ah, my mistake. When you put it that way, it's a bit hard not to agree...

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Posted: 2/8/07 at 5:35pm

wow! I'm super excited! I love Anthony! He was my fave during the season!

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Posted: 2/8/07 at 6:03pm

I'm o happy! I loved Anthony!

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re: Idol Reject Federov to Join FANTASTICKS Cast May 1

Posted: 2/8/07 at 9:49pm

Hey, I'm glad for anyone to get a shot... Brave of him to dive into it in NYC rather than some small regional stage... I'm sure people will have plenty to say pro and con once he actually gets up there and does something, which is the point until which I will hold my judgment! LOL

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