Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
#0Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:14pm
I know the show has only recently opened, and Bob Martin will likely remain with it for a healthy stay.
If we assume the show "takes off" enough beyond his contract and desire to stay with it, who could you see filling his (very unique) shoes?
The one that keeps coming to mind for me is Brent Carver. I think he'd be great as Man In Chair.
Any other thoughts?
And remember, it doesn't have to be someone known for musicals, since it's a non-singing, non-dancing part. It opens up a world of possibilities, including "star" casting, if they can and want to go that route.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#1re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:15pm
Colin Mochrie
He IS the "Man in Chair."
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
Updated On: 5/18/06 at 02:15 PM
#2re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:16pmTypecast, but Denis O'Hare.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#3re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:22pmFOAnatic---And he's also good friends with Bob!
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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#4re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:24pmI could really see Colin Mochrie. He'd be great.
#5re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:25pmYes, I think he would be great as well.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#6re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:26pmFrom everything I've heard about the role, Colin Mochrie is perfect. However, I'd assume the producers may be a bit weary of him, because I can easily envision him taking the humor and going too far with it.
#7re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:28pm
Charles Nelson Reilly.
Updated On: 5/18/06 at 02:28 PM
Link Larkin Wanabe
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#8re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:37pm
I'm pretty sure it will be Colin Mocherie. He is friends with the creative team, and would be quite wonderful in the role. In fact when I first saw clips of Bob Martin in the role I thought instantly of Colin.
Akiva
#9re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:37pm
Patronus --- Talk about going too far with it!
The rest of the cast could just take the night off... and the pit orchestra too.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Updated On: 5/18/06 at 02:37 PM
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#10re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:37pmPatronus - YEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#11re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:38pm
But wouldn't it be a blast? 
#12re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:40pmooh, I agree, Munk.
#13re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:40pm
Honestly, if Charlie Reilly could "rein it in" enough... he'd be a great choice.
And I'll bet he could bring in a big audience too.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#14re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:40pmKeeping in the Canadian mood - Scott Thompson!
#15re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 2:48pmJim J. Bullock?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#16re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 3:14pm
David Hyde Pierce
Malcolm Gets
#17re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 3:27pmSingingbackup --- Good ones!
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Yero
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/29/06
#18re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 3:29pmShoshana Bean
"I have this mental image of Patti barreling down the street and pushing tourists out of her way." -colleen_lee
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#19re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 4:56pmDenis O'Hare-
#20re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 5:01pmI'm wondering who will replace Sutton. That's a tough act to follow.
Someday
Featured Actor Joined: 4/4/06
#21re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 5:12pmShe's got a different vibe than Sutton, but, after seeing the Wedding Singer, how about Amy Spanger? I'd pay to see her "Show Off".
#22re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 5:35pm
For "Man in Chair" - Mark McKinney, formerly of Kids in the Hall.
At least, in my dreams.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#23re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 6:07pmHe doesn't sing right? I'm sure they could probably get some big names in the chair if it wins the Tony.
Someday
Featured Actor Joined: 4/4/06
#24re: Replacement for Bob Martin? Or who's been sitting in my chair?
Posted: 5/18/06 at 6:11pmActually, Man in Chair does sing, but not until the final number, "I Do, I Do in the Sky."
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