PROMISES, PROMISES Starring Hayes and Chenoweth to Play Broadway Theatre; Previews 3/28/2010, Opens 4/25/2010
#2
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:50pm
I find it hilarious that Candy Spelling is one of the primary producers.
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#3
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:52pm
Both leads are hopelessly miscast.
Let's hope for a big orchestra, period costumes, and a strong supporting cast. Otherwise this will make Birdie look like a masterpiece.
Let's hope for a big orchestra, period costumes, and a strong supporting cast. Otherwise this will make Birdie look like a masterpiece.
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#4
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:54pm
That theatre is HUGE!
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#5
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:55pm
I hope I'm in town the week of this run
#6
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:57pm
LOL! MB, that was my first thought as well!
#7
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:57pm
Hopefully Hayes will not play this like Jack McFarland yet again. I imagine he will in order to please the audience.
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#8
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:58pm
The Broadway Theater is way too big for this show...THE APPLE TREE didn't even sell out Studio 54. Still, I'm looking forward to seeing it...I'm sure Kristin will be excellent.
#9
Posted: 10/26/09 at 12:58pm
I'm sure both of them will do their best with the parts. But Cheno is totally miscast.
And that theater is humongous.
And that theater is humongous.
#10
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:00pm
Wrong cast, wrong theater.
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#11
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:02pm
Horrible! Bad casting and BAD theatre choice. But, of course I'm going to see it :)
#12
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:03pm
Upon reflection, perhaps this theater is just right. I mean, from the row 'R' in the rear mezz, their performances may just be tolerable.
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#13
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:03pm
I was hoping American Idiot would play at the Broadway Theatre. Dang!
#14
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:10pm
Michael Bennett, you'll be receiving my laundry and doctor's bills.
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#15
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:10pm
Chenoweth is more bankable than she was when The Apple Tree ran, and I personally think this is a much, much better show. That said--choosing the Broadway Theater is a touch baffling. But hey--I'm excited she'll be back on B'way, even if paired with Hayes who may or may not have time to learn to, y'know...sing before the show opens.
#16
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:13pm
I don't think Hugh Jackman & Daniel Craig could sell out the Broadway theatre on a nightly basis. Let's hope they rethink this.
#17
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:23pm
I've never been to the Broadway Theatre, didn't realize it was that big. Do they really think Chenoweth and Hayes are enough names to fill a big theatre? I mean, they aren't Kate Baldwin and Cheyenne Jackson, but they aren't Jackman and Craig either.
I'm looking forward to seeing Hayes back on stage and hopefully this time he'll have a director that is able to really flesh out his performance.
Chenoweth is miscast and not nearly as exciting a choice as the other girls (age appropriate) rumored for the show were. Still, any chance to see Ms.Chenoweth on stage has to be taken advantage of as she's simply sublime, IMO, and she's bound to receive a love letter from Mr.Brantley.
I'm looking forward to seeing Hayes back on stage and hopefully this time he'll have a director that is able to really flesh out his performance.
Chenoweth is miscast and not nearly as exciting a choice as the other girls (age appropriate) rumored for the show were. Still, any chance to see Ms.Chenoweth on stage has to be taken advantage of as she's simply sublime, IMO, and she's bound to receive a love letter from Mr.Brantley.
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#18
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:42pm
I know I definitely will be seeing this production, but I'm worried about how long it can last at the Broadway. Nonetheless, I'm still excited about it.
#19
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:43pm
Kristin didn´t sell out the Studio 54, but she didn´t have Sean Hayes by her side.
He is a big star and very well known thanks to Will & Grace.
Hopefully it will be a hit! It´s a gorgeous theatre.
He is a big star and very well known thanks to Will & Grace.
Hopefully it will be a hit! It´s a gorgeous theatre.
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#20
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:47pm
Best Leading Actress in a Musical nominees
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Christiane Noll
Bebe Neuwirth
Kristin Chenoweth
???
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Christiane Noll
Bebe Neuwirth
Kristin Chenoweth
???
#21
Posted: 10/26/09 at 1:47pm
I think Sean Hayes marquis value would have been a lot better if this revival had happened five years ago. I'm not sure he really qualifies as a 'big star' anymore...
#22
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:00pm
Best Leading Actress in a Musical nominees
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Christiane Noll
Bebe Neuwirth
Kristin Chenoweth
???
Montego Glover or Kate Baldwin, maybe?
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Christiane Noll
Bebe Neuwirth
Kristin Chenoweth
???
Montego Glover or Kate Baldwin, maybe?
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#23
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:01pm
He's certainly a bigger name than Chenoweth. But there's still no way in hell he'll be able to sell out the Broadway Theater.
He's not a "huge star" but he's definitely a recognizable one. This should be a marketing challenge for sure. Because people know Chenoweth as the original Glinda in WICKED or Olive Snook and people know Hayes as Jack. Not by their actual names.
He's not a "huge star" but he's definitely a recognizable one. This should be a marketing challenge for sure. Because people know Chenoweth as the original Glinda in WICKED or Olive Snook and people know Hayes as Jack. Not by their actual names.
Updated On: 10/26/09 at 02:01 PM
#24
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:02pm
ljay889, to answer the question mark section of your list of potential Tony nominees, I would have to say that that spot should have Kate Baldwin's name there. She is giving an amazing performance in Finian's Rainbow.
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#25
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:04pm
"Amazing"? Hardly.
"Amazing" was Clark in PIAZZA, Ebersole in GREY GARDENS, and Pinkins in CAROLINE.
"Amazing" was Clark in PIAZZA, Ebersole in GREY GARDENS, and Pinkins in CAROLINE.
Updated On: 10/26/09 at 02:04 PM
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