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#1

John Barrowman's role in "The Producers" movie

Is he playing the lead tenor in the "Springtime for Hitler" sequence? Shouldn't they give that to Eric Gunhaus, who's been playing the role SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN?
#2

re: John Barrowman's role in 'The Producers' movie

On the Internet Movie Database... (www.imdb.com), it says Barrowman's character is a "cameo role" which very well could be the tenor in "Springtime..."

Interesting!
#3

re: John Barrowman's role in 'The Producers' movie

No, they shouldn't "give" it to anyone just because they have been in ths show forever. It would have been fun if Eric got to do it, but John is great and it will be fun to see somone else do it.
#4

re: John Barrowman's role in 'The Producers' movie

Besides, all the theatre fans will get a secret little thrill when Barrowman comes down those stais singing that song...:) I hope thats his part, I really do.
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#6

re: John Barrowman's role in 'The Producers' movie

Well, I can understand the hiring of Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell because they'll be box office draws, but since they're filming in New York, and Gunhaus is right there, and he's been so loyal, it would be only right.
#8

re: John Barrowman's role in 'The Producers' movie

YAY he deserves it and will be AMAZING!
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#10

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

interesting, because it has also been reported that HUGH JACKMAN has been signed to play the lead tenor singing Springtime for Hitler in THE PRODUCERS film.

playbill.com seems to get their information wrong about as often as they are correct. Do not take playbill's reporting of Barrowman in THE PRODUCERS too seriously and certainly don't "take it to the bank."

I do not have a way to personally verify any casting fact at the moment. From two quick phonecalls I just made, I STRONGLY suspect we will see Hugh Jackman as the "lead tenor" in the film version of THE PRODUCERS performing Springtime for Hitler.

I wish Mr. Barrowman luck, but suspect someone may have been playing an early April Fools joke with Mr. Wong.


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Updated On: 4/1/05 at 01:48 PM

#11

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

ew i hope not i love hugh jackman but he doesnt have the proper voice to sing it.
"Judy Garland, Jimmy Dean, You tragedy Queen" ~ Taboo

"Watching a frat boy realize just what he put his d!ck in...ex's getting std's...schadenfruede" ~ Ave Q

"when dangers near, exploit their fear" ~ Reefer Madness the Musical
#15

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

Either man might have had the part first but then had to bow out due to conflicting schedules. I find it quite likely that Barrowman has the part, if only because Jackman's been in Australia for the past few weeks, and he only visited New York sporadically while filming The Fountain in Canada.
#17

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

I forsee a problem if Wishihadatony is right.

No problem there, as Wish is never right. Ever. Not once.
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#18

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

A good friend of mine is involved with the film and was in the recording studio the day that John recorded "Springtime for Hitler"...John is definitely the lead tenor.
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#19

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

To answer WISHIHADATONY's posting that said:

'Do not take Playbill's reporting of Barrowman in THE PRODUCERS too seriously and certainly don't 'take it to the bank.' ... I suspect someone may have been playing an early April Fools joke with Mr. Wong.'

1. I heard directly from Barrowman about his casting in 'The Producers' in Feb. - far too early for any April Fool's joke.

2. The Internet Movie Database now lists Barrowman as the Lead Tenor Stormtrooper in 'The Producers: The Movie Musical.'

3. I spent a day as an extra on the movie, and heard the playback for 'Springtime for Hitler.' It's Barrowman's voice.

If Wishihadatony has proof to contradict any of this, I'd be happy to hear it. Otherwise, a joke has been played, but it hasn't been on me. Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie
#20

Barrowman or Jackman's role in 'The Producers' movie

I have a hard time accepting IMDB information for any movie that's not in post-production (at least) as positive proof, but I'm still quite convinced that Barrowman has the role.

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