#26
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:05pm
Oooh! I forgot about Kate Baldwin.
PROMISES, PROMISES Starring Hayes and Chenoweth to Play Broadway Theatre; Previews 3/28/2010, Opens 4/25/2010 — Page 2
#27
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:07pm
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#28
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:07pm
I think Cheno will be amazing in this part.
#29
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:08pm
Bad theater choice. Chenoweth and Hayes in a not-very-well-known show aren't going to sell out that huge theater. The marketing team certainly has its work cut out for them.
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Updated On: 10/26/09 at 02:08 PM
#30
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:08pm
It will require a lot of love for FINNIAN'S RAINBOW to secure Kate Baldwin a Tony nominee for that performance.
#31
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:09pm
I don't know much about this show, so I can't really say that it will be good or not. What I can say is that I love both Chenoweth and Hayes and will be excited to find out how this goes. My only worry is that it's not a well known show to the masses, so it may need to win awards to stay open. And by awards I mean lots of awards. Best Actress, Best Revival, etc, some big stuff.
#32
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:12pm
"it may need to win awards to stay open. And by awards I mean lots of awards. Best Actress, Best Revival, etc, some big stuff."
And with the unanimous raves rolling in for RAGTIME, the highly acclaimed, tried-and-true production of LA CAGE, and the critical darling of a production that is Nunn's NIGHT MUSIC (although who knows what he may change), a Best Revival win is an uphill climb even at this point, before any of the aforementioned shows have officially opened.
And with the unanimous raves rolling in for RAGTIME, the highly acclaimed, tried-and-true production of LA CAGE, and the critical darling of a production that is Nunn's NIGHT MUSIC (although who knows what he may change), a Best Revival win is an uphill climb even at this point, before any of the aforementioned shows have officially opened.
#33
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:22pm
Any excuse to see Chenoweth on stage is good enough for me. Lets hope they get some great dancers for "Turkey Lurkey Time." Who knows? It's doubtful, but maybe we'll find the next Donna Mckechnie in this production...
#34
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:23pm
I wonder if the producing team of PROMISES is at all nervous about the apparent lack of box office for BRIGHTON BEACH. Its somewhat surprising to discover that Neil Simon's name has apparently lost its marquis value on Broadway.
#35
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:27pm
For those who have never been in the Broadway theatre or been upstairs, the orchestra is fine, the front mezz is fine, the rear mezz goes on for miles and has poor sight lines. If you are not tall and someone tall sits in front of you up there, you have a real problem.
As for the casting, Sean Hayes will be fine. The role calls for a character leading man and that is what he is. He doesn't have to dance. (Orbach was one of those musical stars who could barely move in time to the music.) Sean Hayes would also have been terrific in Bye, Bye Birdie.
It is Chenoweth who I am having trouble with. She looks great, maybe too great, and is a bit long in the tooth to be playing an elevator operator. She also needs a real belt voice, and I associate Chenoweth with a crystaline head voice. Her character, Fran, is anything but an operatic soprano and is not particularly funny.
Still, let's wish them well. Done right, this is a funny show with a great score.
As for the casting, Sean Hayes will be fine. The role calls for a character leading man and that is what he is. He doesn't have to dance. (Orbach was one of those musical stars who could barely move in time to the music.) Sean Hayes would also have been terrific in Bye, Bye Birdie.
It is Chenoweth who I am having trouble with. She looks great, maybe too great, and is a bit long in the tooth to be playing an elevator operator. She also needs a real belt voice, and I associate Chenoweth with a crystaline head voice. Her character, Fran, is anything but an operatic soprano and is not particularly funny.
Still, let's wish them well. Done right, this is a funny show with a great score.
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#36
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:33pm
I hope to be proven wrong, but I can't picture Sean Hayes singing She Likes Basketball and sounding at all credible.
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#37
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:37pm
She is looking a little long in the tooth. Maybe the large theater is a good idea. Reminds me of the lines from Tootsie
Make her look a little more attractive.
How far can you pull back?
-How do you feel about Cleveland?
...
Make her look a little more attractive.
How far can you pull back?
-How do you feel about Cleveland?
...
#38
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:39pm
I can't picture Sean Hayes singing She Likes Basketball and sounding at all credible.
It'll all go fine until he gets to the "Couldn't you DIE?!" line.
It'll all go fine until he gets to the "Couldn't you DIE?!" line.
#39
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:42pm
HA.
#40
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:46pm
Eric McCormack would have been a good choice for the role of Chuck.
#41
Posted: 10/26/09 at 2:59pm
I think Hayes will be very good, but at 40 he's too old for his role as well. He and Chenoweth might balance each other out that way.
#42
Posted: 10/26/09 at 3:00pm
On the bright side, there will hopefully be a Revival Cast Recording. The original is maybe the worst sung OBCR of all time.
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#43
Posted: 10/26/09 at 3:05pm
I'm still surprised Cheno is taking on this role.
The male character has much more to sing, Fran has two great songs and two duets. I don't think age is a problem here, but Hayes singing could be.
And remember Mercer won a TONY that year, not O'Hara.
Dear Mr. Ashford: Good Luck with TLT!
The male character has much more to sing, Fran has two great songs and two duets. I don't think age is a problem here, but Hayes singing could be.
And remember Mercer won a TONY that year, not O'Hara.
Dear Mr. Ashford: Good Luck with TLT!
#44
Posted: 10/26/09 at 3:46pm
Can Sean Hayes convincingly portray a heterosexual male? We'll see, but he's going to have to work hard to overcome all those years as Jack. If he has a director who doesn't let him fall back on those easy laugh-getting habits of his, this might be worth checking out.
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#45
Posted: 10/26/09 at 3:52pm
Maybe we could start reviving some musicals that AREN'T horribly overrated and dated, guys? A little less Promises, Promises and Finian's Rainbow and a little more Pippin or Into the Woods?
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#46
Posted: 10/26/09 at 3:54pm
Is PROMISES PROMISES horribly overrated and dated?
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#47
Posted: 10/26/09 at 4:09pm
I don't care! I don't think the casting is wrong at all! I am VERY excited..."and nobody is going to bring me down!"
I pray they use the original choreo for "Turkey Lurkey Time"
I pray they use the original choreo for "Turkey Lurkey Time"
#48
Posted: 10/26/09 at 4:09pm
The Broadway Theatre has LOTS of seats. They may have chosen it because they're planning on making the set huge since the stage is very big. They also want BIG names for THEATRE GOERS like Sean Hayes and Kristin to fill the seats.
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#49
Posted: 10/26/09 at 4:11pm
I'll agree with everyone in saying the Broadway theater is much too big. As for the three lead dancers for TLT, Mr. Ashford better not screw this up, but my choices would be: Heather Parcells(Miss Polansky), J. Elaine Marcos(Miss Wong), Marina Lazzaretto(Ms. Della Hoya).
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#50
Posted: 10/26/09 at 4:27pm
The Broadway Theatre has LOTS of seats. They may have chosen it because they're planning on making the set huge since the stage is very big. They also want BIG names like Sean hayes and Kristin to fillt he seats.
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