Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

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Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 2:55am

Is it true? Is Jai Rodriguez cast as Paul in the revival of A Chorus Line?

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#2

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 2:56am

where did you read that? I would be really excited if that was true, since it's premiering in SF (where I live) :) interesting...

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#3

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 3:38am

Hopefully he can dance the part...

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re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 4:09am

THAT WOULD BE AMAZING.

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#5

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 4:25am

Yeah, where did you hear that?

#6

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Posted: 8/2/05 at 4:41am

if this is true, i'm in heaven.

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#7

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 5:34am

That would be great, but I thought they were going with "unknowns" to keep in the spirit of the show?

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#8

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Posted: 8/2/05 at 8:50am

Make it not be true.

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#9

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 8:52am

I can't stand Jai Rodriguez. Please God, don't let him ruin A Chorus Line!

#10

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 8:55am

jai can be corny... but it could be worse. at least he's been on stage before and in a few different shows. but i do think he isn't all that.

#11

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 8:56am

You'll know if he is in the show, look for the guy in the extremly gay one peice with hot pink leg warmers....

#12

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Posted: 8/2/05 at 9:00am

Everything he does smacks of insincerity. I couldn't imagine anyone worse for the role of Paul, and that monologue.

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#13

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 9:08am

Will Carson Kressley be playing Cassie?

Updated On: 8/2/05 at 09:08 AM

#14

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 9:16am

He wouldn't be playing Jai Rodriguez from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in A Chorus Line. "at least he's been on stage before" - Erm, hello? He was/is an established stage actor before the show shot him to fame.

#15

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 9:18am

Guys, never listen to any rumor on this board until you see evidence. Has anyone linked an article yet? No.

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#16

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 9:26am

Well I for one hope this rumor is ANYTHING but the truth. Jai is one of the most annoying actors on stage...not to mention the way he is on Queer Eye! (Ugh!) Unknowns is the way to go for A CHORUS LINE - Producers just build it right, WE WILL COME!

#17

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Posted: 8/2/05 at 10:07am

Even as rumor, it sucks.

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#18

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 11:42am

I'm with magruder on this as well. I think he would make a horrible Paul. Not only is he vocally not right for that role I seriously doubt he could dance it. I'm not gonna even talk about the acting aspect of it. That is one helluva a monologue to get through, believe me I know! I'm not saying that I think he is untalented but he just isn't right for that part or that show.

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#19

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 11:55am

Can he dance? I mean REALLY dance? Paul is supposed to be one of the best dancers on the stage (remember Zach compliments him on his dancing right before the monologue). Somehow I don't think Rodriguez is elite enough for that.

While he's a decent enough actor and singer (I've seen him in a couple of shows), I truly hope this is a false rumor.

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#20

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 11:57am

Does A Chorus Line really need "names" and stunt casting? I think Cher should play Cassie.

#21

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Posted: 8/2/05 at 12:01pm

Jai = mediocrity and phony at best.

#22

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 2:15pm

Wow. Harsh.

But I don't believe they will cast a known (or somewhat known) name in this show, perhaps with the exception of Cassie. It kind of defeats the purpose of the show, doesn't it?

And as Margo said, Paul must dance extremely well, plus be able to pull off one of the best (and best known) monologues. I don't think they'd go with Jai.

#23

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 2:17pm

I don't think it's possible for Jai to be cast. Bob Avian has an immense amount of pride for this show, and when he says they're going to cast unknowns, it will be cast with unkowns, not B-level stars from Bravo. Though I love Jai, he's wrong for Paul.

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#24

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 2:56pm

Jai Rodriguez makes me gag, and I heard a rumor that his middle name is Velveeta. God bless the prouduction if it is true. Talk about sinking a ship before it leaves the dock.

#25

re: Jai Rodriguez in A Chorus Line revival?

Posted: 8/2/05 at 3:00pm

If yer going with unknowns (and i think they should)
Everyone but Cassie and Zack should be Newbies
and Shelia should have some "experience"
I think Nancy Lemanger would be great as Cassie
and Rachelle Rak would rock as Shelia!