Jeffrey Tambor Withdraws from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES- Page 3

[Rudy2]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 1:17pm

I would love to see Victor Garber do it, too.

Updated On: 2/26/11 at 01:17 PM

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 1:24pm

There were rumors about Mike Rowe of "Dirty Job" being considered to replace Grammer. I don't know how serious those rumors were, but he'd be inspired casting. He's got a magnificent bass voice and sang with the Baltimore Opera.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 2:21pm

You also said he was up for the part originally...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 2:35pm

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Stritch!

[PitPro2004]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 2:38pm

OMG!! If Mike Rowe were to take that gig, I'd be in that theater every night!!

Can't imagine how that would happen though; he's got to be in Pre-Production for Deadliest Catch being that the show comes back in several weeks. And he's the voice over King of Discovery channel. Where would he find the time to do 8 shows without killing himself? All those Ford commercials too!

But still...ooooooh! I'd be there!!

[theaterkid1015]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 2:41pm

Bernadette Peters?

[darquegk]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 3:07pm

Mike Meyers was the other rumored name for the part originally too- I wonder if he's been contacted?

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 4:30pm

Both Mikes--Myers and Rowe--were Internet rumors. Neither was ever seriously considered or seen for the role of Georges.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 5:09pm

You guys wouldn't like this suggestion, but I thought Denis Lawson was fantastic in the London production and Philip Quast was brilliant, one of those two would make for a perfect George.

[juliethejarhead]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 5:12pm

What about Douglas Hodge? Like Jeff Daniels did in 'God of Carnage'.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 6:03pm

What about Jeff Daniels?

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 6:25pm

I've always wanted to see what Harvey himself would do with the role of Georges. As far as I am concerned it's the better of the two roles--less flashy, for sure, but lots of emotional depth for a serious actor to mine.

[MarkBearSF]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 8:01pm

...or how about John Lithgow?

(agree about Victor Garber)

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 8:05pm

Dennis Quaid?

:O

[Elphaba43]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 8:17pm

I say we bring back Kelsey.....John Lithgow might be a good possibility?

[dragonlp86]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 9:13pm

If they brought in Victor Garber, I'd sit through Harvey singing to see the show again.

[gvendo2005]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 9:24pm

Victor Garber wins. I'll slip his agent the number for the Weisslers.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 11:42pm

well, whoever they get I'm guessing will need at least 2 weeks rehearsal. So did Chris Hoch go on for both shows today?? Anyone know if he'll fill in until a permanent "Georges" is found???

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 2/26/11 at 11:50pm

Charles Shaughnessy please!!!!

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 12:10am

I suggest Sean McCourt, not only would he suit the role well, he also has experience replacing a star name who abrubtly departed (Joel Grey in Wicked)

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 12:12am

John Goodman

[quizking101]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 12:19am

I would LOVE to seen John Lithgow take this on, since he has the charismatic personality and charm (similar to Kelsey Grammer) and also a more than halfway decent singing voice.

[wonderwaiter]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 12:27am

"John Goodman"

I would be all over that, and I don't even know how well he sings.

[Elke]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 1:43am

And if we can't get Victor Garber... Is Paulo Szot doing anything?

[dragonlp86]

Posted: 2/27/11 at 1:47am

""John Goodman"

I would be all over that, and I don't even know how well he sings."

Actually, I think he's got a really good singing voice. He's sung in a few things he's done in the past.