Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara

[Nikki2]

Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#1

Posted: 6/29/08 at 6:41pm

Any info as to when he is taking vacation? (Kelli's has already been posted) Also, how long are they contracted to be in the show? Would very much appreciate this information.

[somethingwicked]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#2

Posted: 6/29/08 at 6:45pm

Paulo Szot will be on vacation September 9th through September 14th. In his absence, the role of Emile will be played by his standby, William Michals.

Currently, the principle cast are all contracted through January 4th.

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Updated On: 7/1/08 at 06:45 PM

[Nikki2]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#2

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:05pm

Many thanks!

[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#3

Posted: 6/29/08 at 7:05pm

Off this topic, but as I'm listening to the '94 revival cast recording or Carousel, I couldn't help but think that Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot would be wonderful in a production of Carousel.

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[jv92]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#4

Posted: 6/29/08 at 10:11pm

Szot as Billy? No. I can't see him playing such a bum. Updated On: 6/29/08 at 10:11 PM

[glitterandjazzhands]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#5

Posted: 6/30/08 at 11:02pm

I bumped into Paulo on the sidewalk the other day. I was such a spaz. LOL. And the next day I ran into Daniel Evans waiting for an elevator. It was cool. :)

[ljay889]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#6

Posted: 6/30/08 at 11:05pm

Thank God. I will be seeing both in August!

[mikem]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#7

Posted: 7/1/08 at 8:48am

I believe Paulo Szot is leaving some time in November, although Kelli and I believe the other principals are staying until January 4 at least.

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[JohnBoy2]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#8

Posted: 7/1/08 at 8:50am

Carousel?!?! In what roles? Frankly, I'm sick of Kelli O'Hara's mediocrity on Broadway.

[landryjames2]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#9

Posted: 7/1/08 at 12:28pm

Hi! I know the original poster said Kelli's vacation schedule has already been posted, but I can't seem to locate it. Can anyone let me know when it is? Thanks much!

[JRybka]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#10

Posted: 7/1/08 at 12:45pm

I just would like to say that there are three hot GAY leading men on Broadway right now...

Paulo, Daniel Evans and Cheyenne. I am so proud that Broadway does not care about a sexual orientation when it comes to casting. Hollywood should take note!

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[dchesnutny]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#11

Posted: 7/1/08 at 1:30pm

is paulo szot gay???

[howardbf]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#12

Posted: 7/1/08 at 5:47pm

"is paulo szot gay???"

as a goose.

[jv92]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#13

Posted: 7/1/08 at 6:21pm

Mr. Szot is indeed gay. And if he wasn't before he won the Tony, having one presented to you by LIZA! will indeed turn you gay.
But yes, it's wonderful that we have (or rather had) three openly gay leading men on Broadway playing straight roles. Hollywood should indeed take note.

[everythingtaboo]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#14

Posted: 7/1/08 at 11:28pm

dchestnutny, he indeed make the gay official last week:

http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/tony-winner-paulo-szot-indeed-out-gay-man?&comment=45360

Backstage also had a nice issue a week or so ago, with Cheyenne on the cover, about being out on Broadway. Cheyenne, Robin de Jesus and Daniel Evans were profiled.

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[wicked_beast4]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#15

Posted: 7/1/08 at 11:38pm

That is so great for all of them!

And that is not a very flattering pic of Liza with a "Z". But god I love them both!

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[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#16

Posted: 7/1/08 at 11:46pm

YAY!

Pride is such a turn-on!

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[landryjames2]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#17

Posted: 7/2/08 at 6:12pm

Bump for Kelli's Vacation schedule...can someone please post the information? Much appreciated!

[jsg03jd]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#18

Posted: 7/4/08 at 12:37am

Just to clarify: all of the principals are contracted until early 2009 EXCEPT for Paulo Szot?

[carderic]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#19

Posted: 7/4/08 at 12:50am

there's another thread on kelli's vacation, the principals are contracted until january except paulo who is staying until november i think.

[Weez]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#20

Posted: 7/4/08 at 1:51pm

DAMN.

I know it's massively offensive to say "what a waste", so I won't, but that still doesn't make this girl hurt any less that she now stands EVEN LESS of a chance with someone as beautiful as Szot than before.

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[Sleeper2]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#21

Posted: 7/4/08 at 1:56pm

He thanked his partner, Eduardo, in his Tony acceptance speech. He's an opera singer in Brazil, too.

[dchesnutny]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#22

Posted: 7/9/08 at 5:03pm

i think i may now be a fan of Paulo Szot

[Dolly_Levi]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#23

Posted: 7/9/08 at 5:13pm

Can anyone link the backstage article about Jackson, de Jesus and Evans?

Update: Found it
Pride

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Updated On: 7/9/08 at 05:13 PM

[iluvny04]

re: Paulo Szot and Kelli O'Hara#24

Posted: 7/9/08 at 7:48pm

Carousel?!?! In what roles? Frankly, I'm sick of Kelli O'Hara's mediocrity on Broadway.

Kelli O'Hara is not mediocore in anyway Johnboy, granted I've never seen her onstage, but what I can gather from clips and recordings that she has a lovely voice and fully embodys her chracters. I really hope she plays Eliza and wins her long overdue Tony. I wanted her to win this year but Patti won and deservingly so,heard some clips and the saw the performance and that just sealed the deal. Love ya Kelli, but the Tony really does belong to Patti. Bet you never think that would come out of a rabid Kelli fan's mouth.