ODD COUPLE extension with Garrett as Oscar????
ODD COUPLE extension with Garrett as Oscar????
#0ODD COUPLE extension with Garrett as Oscar????
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:21pm
Playbill.com reports:
"The suppoting cast of The Odd Couple will feature Peter Frechette (Roy) Brad Garrett (Murray), Lee Wilkof (Vinnie) and Rob Bartlett (Speed), and Pigeon Sisters Jessica Stone (Cecily) and Olivia d'Abo (Gwendolyn). Joe Mantello directs.
The Post also reported that Garrett, of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' fame, is understudy to Lane, and may succeed Lane if the actor departs the shows when his contract is up in April."
When his contract is up in April? Hmmm. I thought it was a limited run. Could this be a sign of an extension with Broderick and Garrett?
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/95417.html
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Updated On: 9/30/05 at 05:21 PM
popcultureboy
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#1re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:22pmDid they learn nothing with the nose dive the box office took in Producers first time around?
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whatyouown223
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#2re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:29pmBrad Garretts pretty well known though...
Jon
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#3re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:37pm
Outside the world of Broadway musical fanatics, Brad Garrett is MUCH MORE well known than Nathan Lane. He was on the top rated sitcom for nine years, and won three Emmys.
By the way, this is about the LEAST surprising news item in months. It was obvious from the start that Garrett woudl be Lane's stand-by, and evental replacement. He's much more suired to play Oscar than Lane is.
Actually, my dream casting would be Brad Garrett and David Hyde-Pierce. The two of them have fought it out for the Emmy year after year, both playing the brother of the title character!
#4re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:47pmI like that casting---it would be hysterical to see those two!
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#5re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:47pm
I know I'll be Lynched... But here goes...
I wouldn't pay to see Nathan in that role but I'll be there when Brad Does it!
Nathan is horribly miscast!
*runs away*
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#6re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:53pm
Don't run away! We won't hurt you (as I sharpen my sword!)
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#7re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 5:55pmThe only reason this old chestnut is sold out is because of the dynamic duo. Some people ( not me ) would pay $ 100 a pop to hear them reading the phone book. Brad is a gifted actor but tickets will be very available once he takes over. When this starts discounting tickets after they have left we might give it a look see as we both like him. He did a great job in the Gleason telepic
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#8re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 10:01pm
If Garrett's sitcom gets picked up, his ass will be out of THE ODD COUPLE quicker 'n a wink.
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#9re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 9/30/05 at 10:10pmI wouldn't say Nathan is horribly miscast, but I would say that I'd rather pay to see Brad Garrett!
#10re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 10/1/05 at 6:48amAnyone know if they're going to have rush/student rush/lottery/SRO?
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#11re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 10/1/05 at 8:09amThe entire Lane/Broderick run is SOLD OUT - so there will be no rush/lottery/discounts, anything.
#12re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 10/1/05 at 8:13amI'd be surprised if they didn't do SRO. This seems like the kind of show that tons of people would pay to stand for.
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#13re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 10/1/05 at 9:28am
They'll do SRO.
I'll put money on it.
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#14re: Playbill says Brad Garrett may play Oscar post-Lane
Posted: 10/1/05 at 11:48amI kind of agree about Lane being miscast in the role, but I'll be there with bells on to see him!
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#15oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/1/05 at 1:36pmwould anyone really want to eat last years ham salad?
#16oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/1/05 at 2:23pmBut if Lane is out and they find out "the guy from Everybody Loves Raymond" is on, they may be more inclined to stay.
bare_nakedlady
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#17oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/2/05 at 10:06pmNo theatre EVER sells EVERY ticket before the show! I have worked at many and you always hold House seats for the cast/produers/etc. These get released the day of and will be sold in some manner be it lottery or Rush or Regular price!
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FalmouthJ
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#18oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/3/05 at 6:05am
I was skeptical about casting Nathan, but I think he's gonna surprise everyone. But when he goes, I'd much rather see solid stage comedians take over instead of TV stars. I know it sells tickets, but I'm sorry,David Hyde Pierce is fine, but he's just way too gay to play Felix. I'd rather see Rob Bartlett and Peter Freshete move up into the rolls, or even wonderful Lee Wilkoff. Let them stunt cast the smaller rolls. Christina and Brooke as the Pigeon sisters!
Updated On: 10/3/05 at 06:05 AM
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#19oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/3/05 at 6:56am
". . . but he's just way too gay to play Felix."
That's quite a comment to make. Interestingly, even though he wasn't 'that way', Tony Randall seemed to make effeminacy work in the role - assuming that's what you're afraid of. If that's NOT what you're implying (and to some extent, even if it is,) I'm afraid the only impression I'm getting from your statement is that you're an insensitive ass.
Updated On: 10/3/05 at 06:56 AM
FalmouthJ
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#20oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/4/05 at 9:21am
DGrant;
Maybe I should have said "effeminate" instead. The original play is very different from the tv show. And Tony Randall, as wonderful as he was, took the character in a different direction than the Felix of the play. As I said, I LOVE David Hyde Pierce, he is a very funny actor, I just don't feel he'd be a good Felix. I DO think Nathan will be a great Oscar.
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#21oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 10/4/05 at 10:40am
I'm excited about the entire cast of the show.
Mr. Lane has always been a wonderful dramatic actor with a serious gift of taste and timing regarding comedy.
Simon's play is really a 'musical' of sorts, every word is placed exactly where it is for a reason. The opening card game alone is something of a working class opera, such priceless comic dialouge, vivid characters and solid structure that's endlessly layered, leading to a delicious crescendo with the introduction of Felix Ungar.
Knowing the brilliance of the play I've no doubt many actors could(and hopefully will)flourish in making it come to life in the months and years ahead, but I'm happy that Lane and Broderick will be leading the bunch as the show returns to Broadway in it's original incarnation.
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Updated On: 10/4/05 at 10:40 AM
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#22oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 11/2/05 at 9:58pm
Not sure if this has been talked about, but wanted to give people a heads up.
I'm not sure if this is a scheduled vacation, but Brad Garrett will be out of the Saturday, March 18th performances of The Odd Couple (at least both, maybe more if there's something else up)
He's doing a benefit here at the UofA for the Hillel Foundation on that day.
#23oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:02pmSince this was bumped, I'm pretty sure Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick's contracts are up April 12th as of now.
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#24oh, an when Matthew leaves
Posted: 11/2/05 at 10:27pm
Actually...
Garrett is NOT Lane's understudy, according to the IBDB...
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