What, did Juilliard not have a recent grad to spare?
Actually, I think Groff will be good. He's very funny. I hope he can hit the high notes! I have a ticket for April that I was going to sell, but now I may keep it and check him out.
The entire second season of Looking has already been filmed.
Happy to see Groff returning to the NY stage!
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
I'm a little confused as to how Brian D'Arcy James and Jonathan Groff could play the same role but I'm happy for him and it does make me want to see the show more.
I wouldn't be surprised if Groff transfers with the production. Looking's ratings are REALLY bad and it still hasn't been renewed by HBO, I can't imagine them giving it a third season.
The roles in Hamilton aren't really age specific, so King George being played by a younger/older actor isn't a massive issue. It's not a choice I expected, but it could be worse. I'm not a huge Groff fan, but I've always thought he was a better theater actor then TV or film, so perhaps my opinion will change.
LMM is a big Groff fan and friend. He's tweeted about him numerous times, so this isn't a huge shock.
I'd love to see Brian D'arcy James back with the show at some point. He was outstanding.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Groff transfers with the production. Looking's ratings are REALLY bad and it still hasn't been renewed by HBO, I can't imagine them giving it a third season."
The gossip is that it will get one more season. HBO's comedies are all floundering (though not as bad as Looking, which never had high numbers,) but DVD sales were surprisingly high and it fills gay niche that--or so I've been told--is something HBO wants to hold on to. Regardless it films relatively quickly.