Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
cate_w
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/04
#1Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/20/07 at 7:17pm
OK, I searched this and didn't find anything (but I'm really bad at searching and, at the moment, very excited!). It just connected in my mind that the man taking over for the man in the chair is Jonothan Crombie and that he is the same man who played Gilbert in the Anne of Green Gables movies. I was so in love with him!
Now, even though I have seen The Drowsy Chaperone 3 times, I am feeling compelled to see it again. I hope he's good! I saw that he's starting tonight. Please, someone tell me how he is! (Wow, I'm starting to sound like an annoying, deranged fan- sorry about that. It's just that he was my first crush.) Thanks!!!
#2re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/20/07 at 7:21pm. . . and the point is . . . ?
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#2re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/20/07 at 7:58pmI am with you cate, I LOVED him in the movies!! I have never seen Drowsy but have always wanted to... now I really really want to lol. How long is he staying? Is it a big role?
"That boy could use some Prozac"
postergirl
Leading Actor Joined: 3/13/07
#3re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/20/07 at 8:13pmIt's the lead. He's onstage virtually the whole show, and he's there till April 15th.
#4re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:04pmyay, thanks for the info!
"That boy could use some Prozac"
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#5re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 12:28am
I wish I could see him! I am so in love with Gilbert! 
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#6re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 12:48am
mentioned before: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=928493
any reviews of him as the man in the chair?
Updated On: 3/21/07 at 12:48 AM
Bwayfan4
Broadway Star Joined: 10/11/06
#7re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 4:13amYep, I'm going to see this for the first time...Jonathan being in the show was icing on the cake...I HAD to buy tickets!
#8re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 11:29amhaha i know a lot of people who felt like this - casting jonathan crombie is definitely persuading some of my friends, who never wanted to see drowsy, to pay money to go see it.
NativeNewYorker
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/03
#9re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 1:44pm
Huge Drowsy fan, huge Bob Martin fan and couldn't imagine seeing it without Bob as The Man in the Chair...
until I heard this casting announcement!
I think girls fall into two categories...those who grew up with Gilbert Blythe as their romantic ideal and those who have no idea who he is!
I am really intrigued to see Jonathan.
freelancer
Stand-by Joined: 2/3/05
#10re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 2:49pmAre Drowsy tickets easy to get at TKTS? I must be in the same room as Gilbert Blythe.
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#11re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 2:53pmi want to see this again now. i won't be able to get out there before he leaves. *tear* i grew up with the AOGG movies and i was totally in love with gilbert!! he is so hot. :) i wish i could see him... and meet him at the stage door.
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cate_w
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/04
#12re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/21/07 at 4:51pmThe point of my original, long winded message, WickedGeek, was how is he? Sorry if it wasn't clear.
#13re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/23/07 at 6:57pm
any reviews of jonathan crombie in drowsy?
anybody?
Bwayfan4
Broadway Star Joined: 10/11/06
#14re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/24/07 at 8:09amI will see him in a few weeks...so I can write a review then...
postergirl
Leading Actor Joined: 3/13/07
#15re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/24/07 at 1:31pmHe's only there till April 15th, so you may see John Glover instead - depending on what you mean by "a few weeks".
Bwayfan4
Broadway Star Joined: 10/11/06
cate_w
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/04
#17re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/29/07 at 6:46amSo, has anyone seen him yet? I saw Bob Martin 3 times and can't really imagine a different Man in Chair.
NYCtheater
Featured Actor Joined: 8/28/03
#18re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 3/29/07 at 8:18amSaw Jonothan and he is wonderful in the role. Loved Bob Martin as Man in Chair too, but Jonothan is a nice addition to the cast. As well as very nice at the stage door. Audience seemed to really enjoy him in the role.
NativeNewYorker
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/03
#19re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 4/3/07 at 5:34pmJonathan is absolutely wonderful in the show.
#20re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 4/3/07 at 5:56pmI've now seen 3 Man in Chairs: Bob Martin, Patrick Wetzel, and Jonathon. I have REALLY enjoyed all three of them in the role. After seeing Bob, I couldn't picture anyone else in the role, but the other two have done a great job. I'm curious to see how the new Man in Chair will be, but as of now, I'm disappointed Jonathon Crombie isn't playing the role permanently. He puts a lot into the character... a lot of small movements, looks, and reactions that are entertaining. See him when you have the chance!
::bust a move::
#21re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 4/3/07 at 6:03pmI just bought tickets last night for a week from tomorrow... can't wait!!
azeller
Leading Actor Joined: 3/26/04
#22re: Jonothan Crombie in Drowsy
Posted: 4/3/07 at 7:23pm
I was excited to see him this past Sunday. I was slightly disappointed, but I don't think that anyone would be able to fill Bob's shoes. Jonathan does a nice job, but I just don't seem him completely as Man in Chair.
JoAnn Worley exited the stage door on Sunday as well. Guess she was on hand for Georgia's last performance.
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