JAI RODRIGUEZ in THE PRODUCERS

He was never going to play Leo Bloom.

Oh. Drats.

Well, whatever. I *STILL* have to see the show again.

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Beach was out the night MissNY & I saw it.

And in the movie, he's "Sabu".

Hey there, just thought I'd chime in as well.

I was at the show again Tuesday night, Gary was out (this is the 2nd time I've missed him since his return) and Jim went on as Roger. Wow. Just unbelievable! His Springtime was so fresh and wonderful! He had the audience all riled up from the getgo..he was fabulous..although vocally not as strong as Gary, he definitely held his own (right up there with Gary's wonderful take)! Miles beyond Jonathan Freeman (who I didn't care for at all) I had seen Jim in The Producers as Roger back in summer 2003 and was quite impressed then, but seeing him again the other night just reaffirmed how incredible a performer he is. I hope Gary returns soon though, I'd love to catch him again before the holidays!
Jai Rodrigeuz was fine as Carmen. He made all the marks, but was certainly no revelation..its only his 2nd week though, so I'm sure he'll grow (hopefully!) Having seen Roger Bart and Brad Musgrove in the roles made me really miss them the other night! Jai got the laughs, but I'm not sure he understands the character.
Long live The Producers!

Updated On: 11/10/05 at 08:38 PM

Saw The Producers this evening. Jai is unimpressive in this part, and he's so stereotypically gay that it is amazing how bland he was in this. But he does look cute up there! How long is he supposed to be in the show?

Yes, Jai will indeed grow, He's a grower not a shower kind of performer. He grows on you. Did they cancel "Queer Eye" or something?

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Go figure Jai is play a flamming homo.... how can he not be good in this role....

Don't get me wrong i mean i am gay but please, this is bs....

Didn't Roger Bart also cover Leo at some point before taking over the role?

Didn't Roger Bart rejoin the cast as Carmem with Nathan and Matthew the second time? I know he was the standby for Matthew, but I think he also played Carmen.

Alan Ruck was canned?!

JT is super. Yes, Kathy & Madeleine are still with the show. Kimberly Hester is an original too.

Eric Gunhus (I know I spelled that wrong) is still there as well. There seem to be quite a few people from the original cast still in the show.