Revival of "The Producers"? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 3/2/16 at 3:21pm
billyelliotfan123 said: "I'd love to see Rob Mcclure take a shot at Leo Bloom!"
PLEASE. What I would give for this...
#29
Posted: 3/2/16 at 3:38pm
^^^ That would be my dream cast for the Paper Mill production this fall. Whether or not it transfers to B'way doesn't really matter—I would just die for a Danza/McClure Bialystock and Bloom.
#30
Posted: 3/2/16 at 3:41pm
There are so many roles I'd want to see Rob McClure do.... I kind of wanted to see him as Monty in "Gentleman's Guide." Maybe if they revive it in 25 years, he can play the D'YSquith family!
#31
Posted: 3/2/16 at 4:48pm
There are so many possibilities!! Personally, I would love to see Jason Alexander reprise his role as Max Bialystock. Let's think of other casting choices!
#32
Posted: 3/2/16 at 5:01pm
The Producers only works right if the two leads can carry the show. Everyone thought it would be this big juggernaut that would run 10+ years. But once Lane & Broderick left, no one could fill the theater like those two did. I doubt a revival now or 10 years from now would be successful.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#33
Posted: 3/2/16 at 11:13pm
The Australian production, with 2 very big local stars just didn't work. The Melbourne Production Company--I think a little more 'fleshed out' than Encores, was SENSATIONAL---everyone on that stage could have done Broadway. This show is SO dependant on getting the right people---on paper is totally different to 'on stage'.
#34
Posted: 3/3/16 at 3:57pm
Personally, I'd be pleased to see Lane and Broderick reprise their roles. However, if we're looking for new casting, how about:
1. Jeremy Piven as Max and Jim Parsons as Leo? (Hats off to the person who suggested Jim Parsons earlier in the thread!)
2. Jeremy Piven as Max and James Corden as Leo?
3. James Corden as Max and Jim Parsons as Leo?
4. Daveed Diggs as Max and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Leo?
#35
Posted: 3/3/16 at 4:03pm
I like James Corden as Max and Jim Parsons as Leo. That's inspired. That's the most realistic if it weren't for their television commitments.
#36
Posted: 3/3/16 at 4:10pm
I think Lane and Broderick are too old to be considered even if there was a thought of reviving this. Lane has already indicated he is done with musical theater.
Corden and Parsons would probably be a good combo but these roles are all about teamwork and chemistry. I would think this would be too much for the prima Donna Piven. He doesn't play well with others either.
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#37
Posted: 3/3/16 at 4:14pm
Would anyone even cast Jeremy Piven again in a Broadway show?
#38
Posted: 3/3/16 at 5:02pm
CATSNYrevival said: "Would anyone even cast Jeremy Piven again in a Broadway show?"
Doubtful.
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