Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART

[othell]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#1

Posted: 3/7/11 at 1:41pm

It seems that my favorite television comedy star, Jim Parsons of The Big Bang Theory, is joining the upcoming THE NORMAL HEART, along with Lee Pace (formerly of Pushing Daisies). http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/07/jim-parsons-and-lee-pace-join-cast-of-normal-heart-on-broadway/?src=tptw

[CockeyedOptimist2]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#2

Posted: 3/7/11 at 1:41pm

YES, LEE PACE!

[Kad]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#2

Posted: 3/7/11 at 1:49pm

Seconding that, CockeyedOptimist!

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[beautywickedlover]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#3

Posted: 3/7/11 at 2:11pm

I'm not a fan of Jim Parsons, but I think Lee Pace is terrific. I really enjoyed him in "Pushing Daises" and "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day."

[viola13]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#4

Posted: 3/7/11 at 2:17pm

LEE PACE!!!!! o/
Updated On: 3/7/11 at 02:17 PM

[songanddanceman2]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#5

Posted: 3/7/11 at 2:20pm

This revival now has me so excited that im booking to fly from the UK to the US to watch it

Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna

[Elke]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#6

Posted: 3/7/11 at 2:45pm

Fantastic news, love both of them! I was waiting for a discount to pop up, but this announcement made me shell out the cash for a full price ticket (ouch). For me personally, this is definitely becoming one of this season's most anticipated shows.

[broadwayjim42]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#7

Posted: 3/7/11 at 3:04pm

I'm really excited about both. Has Cheyenne left the room?

Looks like I'm going to have to get there towards the end of the run...too much going on in April and May.

[Kad]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#8

Posted: 3/7/11 at 3:15pm

The article states that Lee Pace will be playing Bruce. I think he'd make a better Felix than Cheyenne Jackson (who would actually make a good Bruce), but I'm sure Lee will be dynamite. Bruce has a rather incredible monologue in the second act I'm sure he'll knock out of the park.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[B-maniac]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#9

Posted: 3/7/11 at 3:20pm

Is it a limited engagement?

I can't believe I won't be able to see this!...

I hope they won a lot of TONYs... and wait for me in the Fall.

[broadwayjim42]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#10

Posted: 3/7/11 at 3:28pm

If it extends, Parsons won't. He probably has to be back to BBT by late July.

And yup, it's running through July 10.

[willep]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#11

Posted: 3/7/11 at 3:37pm

Oh fantastic! I love them both!

[kchenofan]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#12

Posted: 3/7/11 at 4:12pm

I literally just squealed when I found out Lee Pace would be in this. LOVE. THAT. MAN.

kchenofan's computer is broken right now. This is her fridge. Now, you can leave a message, but say it slowly, so I can write it on a post-it note and stick it to myself.

[iflip4musicals]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#13

Posted: 3/7/11 at 4:19pm

I just bought my ticket for April 27th!

"I've never encountered such religiously, you know, loyal fans as Broadway musical theater fans. It's amazing." --Allison Janney

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#14

Posted: 3/7/11 at 4:52pm

So excited about Lee Pace being on Broadway. And what a play for him to be in. Although, if I were casting, he wouldn't be my first choice for Bruce. I too think he would make a much better Felix. This will be interesting though, and Lee Pace is an amazing actor. I have faith he will make it work.

"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

[Kevn520]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#15

Posted: 3/7/11 at 7:52pm

This is awesome news!

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#16

Posted: 3/7/11 at 8:58pm

kchenofan: I squealed too. :)

"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

[bjh2114]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#17

Posted: 3/8/11 at 8:34am

The article states that Lee Pace will be playing Bruce. I think he'd make a better Felix than Cheyenne Jackson (who would actually make a good Bruce)

I thought John Benjamin Hickey was playing Felix... not Cheyenne Jackson.

[Kad]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#18

Posted: 3/8/11 at 9:24am

I could've sworn it was announced Jackson was going to be Felix, but I can't seem to find the article in which it said he was cast.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[bjh2114]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#19

Posted: 3/8/11 at 10:33am

It announced Jackson as cast but not as a specific character. People on BWW speculated that he would be Felix until John Benjamin Hickey was announced as Felix. My money is on Cheyenne as the "narrator" figure that they are writing in.

[Yero my Hero]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#20

Posted: 3/8/11 at 11:28am

Everything I read said that Cheyenne had been in the original reading and was reported to be in talks for Broadway, but nothing stating that he was cast in the Broadway production.

Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. ~ Wicked
Everything in life is only for now. ~ Avenue Q
There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. ~ Rent

"He's a tramp, but I love him."

[boardwalker2]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#21

Posted: 3/8/11 at 11:34am

Not at all a fan of Parsons, but I'm excited about Lee Pace.

Cheyenne tweeted yesterday:

Cheyguynyc - Cheyenne Jackson:
"4 those who asked, due to my 30 Rock/GLEE schedule, I'm not gonna be able 2 be a part of "Normal Heart," but wish "Merde!" to all involved."

"Why be normal if it prevents you from being extraordinary?" -David Hyde Pierce

[ColorTheHours048]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#22

Posted: 3/8/11 at 12:26pm

In the Playbill announcement for Parsons and Pace, it says that John Benjamin Hickey will be playing Felix.

[Kad]

Jim Parsons Joins NORMAL HEART#23

Posted: 3/8/11 at 12:59pm

Ah, this is the article I was looking for that led me to believe Jackson was playing Felix.I missed the subsequent casting announcement.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RIALTO_CHATTER_Jackson_Mantello_Barkin_to_Bring_THE_NORMAL_HEART_to_Broadways_Golden_Theater_This_Spring_20110222

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."