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#3

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 7:20pm

I'm so excited for this! I loved Hugh in Phantom (so much that I printed out his picture and taped it to the back of my ipod), and I loved "Interview With a Vampire" (the movie - haven't read any of Rice's books). Anyways, this sounds great and I'll be looking forward to the show!
#6

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 8:14pm

i'm really happy for him but it's not going to be the same phantom of the opera without him!! re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat this may just be a good enough reason for me to go back to nyc to see him one more time before he leaves!!
#8

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 8:37pm

The article said he was "in negotiations" - broadway.com has screwed up before with saying that. They said that Roger Bart was being tapped for Renfield in Dracula, but that was completely false (my friend found out upon asking him).

That could just be me hoping that Hugh doesn't leave POTO re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat
Merrily we roll along, roll along...
#10

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 8:44pm

Well I did post in another Lestat thread that Hugh would be wonderful in this musical...good to know that the producers are considering him. Hope everything works out for the best! I'm so proud of him! :)

~Rosalynn
#11

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 9:39pm

In workshop Lestat was created by James Barbour which is exactly matched the casting requirement.

But I don't think Barbour will do Lestat since he will possibly do Sydney Carton in Tale of Two Cities.

Updated On: 6/21/05 at 09:39 PM

#13

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 9:44pm

Hmmm...

Well Hugh is considered a tenor, but he does have the capability to sing deeper. I believe the man does have about a 3 octave range.

As for age... sure Hugh's 42, but he doesn't look it! I'm sure he can pass for late twenties. LOL!

~Rosalynn
#15

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/21/05 at 11:21pm

"Thrust into the seductive and sensual world of an immortal vampire, Lestat tries to reconcile his innate sense of good with his primal need to exist."

-- When was this ever a description of Lestat? "Innate sense of good"?
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#17

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/22/05 at 10:53am

I'm thrilled for Hugh (and hopefully it leads to another cast recording of him), but this show is NOT going to be any good. When will Broadway learn that musicals and vampires don't mix?
Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around...
#18

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/22/05 at 10:57am

Good to see you supporting Broadway, Rock00....
You've seen the show, have you?
Didn't think so.
"I will join this conversation on the proviso that we stop bitching about people. Wigs, dresses, bust sizes, penises, nightclubs and bloody Kylie!" - Bernadette, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical
#19

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/22/05 at 10:57am

blue wizard- in "lestat" he is a very different character than in "interview" he has the same sort of experience that louis has where he is trying to reconcile his "last shred of humanity" with his new vampire side and his need to survive. he does the same rat-eating thing, and has a lot of qualms with taking human life... oh but he gets the hang of it real quick!!

i cant wait for this im a BIG Rice fan, are we afraid that this is going to be another Dracula? i really hope not, cause it could be really cool if its done well (but who am i kidding its elton john how could it not be good?)
you may know what you need but to get what you want better see that you keep what you have
#23

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/22/05 at 1:02pm

Not necessarily. From an Elton John interview I read, he said that the Lestat score wouldn't have any modern sounds in it. Which makes me believe that the music would be more classical than pop. Aida leans more on the pop side, so it may not be the best comparison. Either way...any one that's heard anything, please let me know.

~Rosalynn
#25

re: Phantom's Hugh Panaro Tapped for Lead in B'way-Bound Lestat

Posted: 6/22/05 at 3:36pm

Good to see you supporting Broadway, Rock00....
You've seen the show, have you?
Didn't think so.

Good call. I'm single-handedly bringing down Broadway by having an opinion...
Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around...

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