Jim Parsons to Star in Off-Broadway Revival of A Man of No Importance

 

Emmy winner Jim Parsons will star in Classic Stage Company's upcoming revival of the musical A Man of No Importance, directed by John Doyle and running October 11-December 4.

Based on the 1994 film written by Barry Devlin, and featuring a score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and a book by Terrence McNally, A Man of No Importance will be led by Parsons as Alfie Byrne. Further casting is still to be announced.

 

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This is one I missed. I think I heard about it but at the time I was really out of the loop theatre wise. I just downloaded the cast recording and hoping to see this production.

I’ve heard Jim Parsons singing before, I don’t know how demanding this score is, but he can hold a nice tune.

Parsons occasionally sang on Big Bang Theory, but the most examples of his singing was when he voiced Buddy in the animated ELF TV special that was based on the stage musical. He has a pleasant voice.

Don't know if it would work age wise, but I would love for Mary Testa to play the sister (Faith Prince on the cast recording), although with their history I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be Judy Kuhn. I'd also like to see Steven Pasquale reprise his role from the original production. He sounds glorious on the recording. Can't wait to hear more casting and for tix to go on sale!!! Between this and PARADE with Ben Platt my November NYC trip is going to be epic!!!

I didn't know I needed a Gentleman's Guide starring Jim Parsons.

Per a press release that just went out:

"Joining the previously announced Jim Parsons in the production will be Alma Cuervo (On Your Feet!), Kara Mikula (The Cradle Will Rock at CSC), Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil (Macbeth at CSC), Thom Sesma (Pacific Overtures at CSC), Tony nominee A.J. Shively (Paradise Square), Nathaniel Stampley (Paradise Square), Jessica Tyler Wright (Allegro at CSC), and Joel Waggoner (School of Rock). Final casting will be announced in the coming weeks."

Member tickets on sale Thursday at 1pm; no date on single tickets ("in the coming weeks".

Updated On: 7/19/22 at 03:34 PM

So we see Jim Parsons playing Sheldon again. Because he plays every role like Sheldon. If he can sing passably, I guess that will be new. 

joevitus said: "So we see Jim Parsons playing Sheldon again. Because he plays every role like Sheldon. If he can sing passably, I guess that will be new."

 

I'm not super familiar with the musical (listened to the album a couple times, years ago), so I don't recall if this role resembles Sheldon.

But broadly speaking, I disagree that he plays every role like Sheldon. I actually think he's been attempting to stretch himself dramatically in his recent projects. It's just that his natural voice and mannerisms are so distinct, and we associate them with Sheldon more than we associate them with Jim Parsons.

What great news. It is a wonderfully moving musical. Parson's role, although the lead, does not require the strongest voice. It is all about the ensemble. 

LarryD2 said: "Per a press release that just went out:

"Joining the previously announced Jim Parsons in the production will be Alma Cuervo (On Your Feet!), Kara Mikula (The Cradle Will Rock at CSC), Tony nominee Mary Beth Peil (Macbeth at CSC), Thom Sesma (Pacific Overtures at CSC), Tony nominee A.J. Shively (Paradise Square), Nathaniel Stampley (Paradise Square), Jessica Tyler Wright (Allegro at CSC), and Joel Waggoner (School of Rock). Final casting will be announced in the coming weeks."

Member tickets on sale Thursday at 1pm; no date on single tickets ("in the coming weeks"."

Nice to see Shively and Stampley land on their feet so quickly after the crap show  of Paradise Square. Makes me think they either knew the show was closing or were going to bail off the sinking ship soon

quizking101 said: "Nice to see Shively and Stampley land on their feet so quickly after the crap show of Paradise Square. Makes me think they either knew the show was closing or were going to bail off the sinking ship soon"

They're not stupid (and neither are their agents), they can see the writing on the wall even if it hadn't been announced to them yet. It would be shocking and unprofessional for any agent to advise their client that a show like PARADISE SQUARE might have still been running by the time rehearsals for this begin in September. And, money aside, a John Doyle revival can be a good career move that could lead to other things.