Newsweek proclaims Norbert "A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz"
Newsweek proclaims Norbert "A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz"
#0Newsweek proclaims Norbert "A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz"
Posted: 2/28/05 at 5:49pm
In this wk's VARIETY, there is an interesting, hopeful, yet disturbing full-page article on page 49 with the subheading "It's been years since the Great White Way created a celeb, but it may have a chance with Norbert Leo Butz."
Here are some highlights:
VARIETY's Robert Hofler says NLB "gives a star turn in [DRS]...And Gotham's three dailies weigh in as well with laudatory profiles before the March 3 preem. Butz definitely delivers.
But will Broadway?
The key question is whether Broadway itself can create bona fide stars or whether actors need the imprimatur from film and TV to turn them into real celebrities.
Legit critics often wonder where all the musical talent has gone.
.....
Back in the 1950s, Time put 11 Broadway stars on its covers, all for originating bravura roles. Today's media, obviously, look elsewhere for coverboys and girls."
It goes on to say that 'The Late Show With David Letterman' is weighing an offer for him to sing "Great Big Stuff."
Milla
Updated On: 2/28/05 at 05:49 PM
#1re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 5:50pmaww go norby!
#2re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:06pmyayyyy this makes me soooo happy for him!
billygoatgirl300
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/04
#3re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:10pm
Yay for Norbert!
Edit: Wow I can not spell today!
#4re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:15pmYAY NORBERT!
#5re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:28pm
Haha! Rock on, Norbert. I'd watch Letterman if he performed GBS. 
#6re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:31pmI'd watch Letterman if Norbert blinked and then burped.
#7re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:36pm
I'd watch Letterman regardless, but it's even better when my favorite people are on it. Go, Norbert! :)
Alejandra
tmz814
Broadway Star Joined: 8/21/03
#8re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:52pmI love Norbert. He is sooooo talented. Yea Norbert!
#9re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 6:56pm"Great Big Stuff" was my favorite number. That would be excellent if her performed it on Letterman's show.
#10re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 7:09pmyeah norbert! I would so watch letterman and support him!
#11re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 7:37pmNorbert has "Great Big Stuff"... I've seen it... (I wish...)
#12re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 7:42pmYou said in "Newsweek"? Whats on the cover?
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#13re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 2/28/05 at 9:15pmLetterman?! Wow, that is Great Big Stuff! (ha ha, I couldn't help it)
#14re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 3/1/05 at 12:05amWon't they have to censor it? There's some great swearing in the song.
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#15re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 3/1/05 at 12:16am
Woot 4 NLB!!!
Ebonic_Singer
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/18/04
#16re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 3/1/05 at 12:19amI guess I'll have to see it now.
Over_the_Moon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/05
#17re: Newsweek proclaims Norbert 'A Star: No Ifs, Ands or Butz'
Posted: 3/1/05 at 12:44am
In my humble opinion, I think theatre stars, though significantly less famous, are much more credible than movie stars... I don't think I could ever go Hollywood.
To the stage!
Videos