Max von Essen in EVITA?

[macbeth]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 1:24pm

A little birdie just told me that Max has been offered Migaldi and Che's understudy. Are those tracks normally the same?

[playlover2010]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 1:35pm

One of these days von Essen is going to break out -- he's gorgeous and has a great voice, but hasn't really taken off yet, career-wise. Maybe this is his moment?

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 1:38pm

I have never heard him live but will get to at the benefit concert at NWS on the 27th. Really looking forward to it.

[newintown]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:18pm

Will Magaldi have a nude scene in this version?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:19pm

That would be fantastic casting.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:20pm

He has a gorgeous voice. Arthur Laurents should have cast him as Tony.

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:25pm

newintown, isn't that from 'Dorian"? I saw Matt Cavanaugh in the role in Denver 3 times.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:36pm

I had a close encounter with his arse at HELLO AGAIN.
He's very talented, loved him in JERRY SPRINGER.

[NeoNormal]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:45pm

I find him attractive just not smoldering sexy.

He has a gorgeous, to die for voice and hopefully this'll be his big Broadway breakout.

[chickfila]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:46pm

I don't think Migaldi is a career making role to be honest. Che yes, Migaldi no.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:52pm

It's spelled Magaldi.

And yes, great casting!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 2:53pm

We can always hope for a Max/Ricky backstage sex tape.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 3:05pm

I would love this! He's so talented and has a gorgeous voice, I wish his career would take off. And he would have made the perfect Tony in West Side Story.

[newintown]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 5:09pm

How about Max & Matt in an all-male, all-nude musical version of Swept Away?
Updated On: 6/2/11 at 05:09 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:33pm

I like Max von Essen a lot. Hope he gets the role!

But as for Evita, any speculation as to who might play her? Does it necessarily have to be a big name so as not to be outshone (in star power) by Che?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:34pm

Max is great! That would be awesome casting.

Enquiring minds want to know-did those actors show their junk in Dorian?

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:35pm

I like Max von Essen a lot. Hope he gets the role!

But as for Evita, any speculation as to who might play her? Does it necessarily have to be a big name so as not to be outshone (in star power) by Che?

-Dunno how this posted twice - sorry!-

Updated On: 6/2/11 at 07:35 PM

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:41pm

How have I never seen that picture of Matt?!? (Shame it's so small.)

Off topic, but I'm surprised nothing ever really happened with Dorian. The demo is pretty good.

[NeoNormal]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:52pm

@JayLerner-z

Elena Rogers will be playing Eva.
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[broadwaybabytn]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:53pm

"But as for Evita, any speculation as to who might play her? Does it necessarily have to be a big name so as not to be outshone (in star power) by Che?"

Ummm... Elena Roger is playing Evita. I thought that was the main reason for the transfer.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 7:59pm

Oh, thanks...didn't realise that...I must log on to BWW more!

[chernjam]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 9:12pm

And don't forget - Ricky Martin as the regular for Che

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/2/11 at 9:43pm

Isn't he too old for Tony? Or do I just for some reason think he's older than he is... He must be 35 or so at least. I know he toured Tony in Europe like 10-15 years back. He was great when I saw him in the Xanadutour as Sonny.

I adore his Proud Lady from the Papermill production of Baker's Wife (have no idea how many seasons back this was)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_H1kZ97Pg

Updated On: 6/2/11 at 09:43 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/3/11 at 1:12am

I will be a volunteer for this event that Von Essen is participating in:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Stephanie-DAbruzzo-Kate-Shindle-et-al-Lead-Rape-Abuse-and-Incest-National-Network-Benefit-627-20110601

[newintown]

Posted: 6/3/11 at 11:14am

I have to say that the only thing that would draw me in to a Cavanaugh project would be if he did full frontal for the whole evening and never opened his mouth. (I mean to sing.)