NYCO's MOST HAPPY FELLA

[DoctorBroadway]

Posted: 10/16/05 at 4:47pm

Has a cast been anounced for this March 2006 production? There is a rumor that Paul Sorvino will be playing Tony, but I can't find any reliable source to confirm this. Any insights?

[best12bars]

Posted: 10/16/05 at 4:59pm

Lord, he goes sharp on every note.

Of all the roles in that show, Tony needs to be a full-on opera singer. Without the vocal power and depth I can't see it working. But I'm looking forward to seeing this amazing musical again.

[Jon]

Posted: 10/16/05 at 5:24pm

It would be nice if they could get Karen Ziemba to reprise her portrayal of Cleo. She did it in 1992, and is still plenty young enough to play the role.

[best12bars]

Posted: 10/16/05 at 5:42pm

Karen would be an awesome Cleo, especially if they tailored a dance for her in Big D. I don't think Cleo needs to be super young for any particular reason. She's a waitress working in a diner, and she's the leading lady's best friend.

I do like it when "Rosabella" is young-ish though. That's something they messed up on in the Broadway revival. It makes her reaction to Tony more understandable if she's young. If she's older herself, it's too much like the pot calling the kettle "black."