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#80

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/23/07 at 6:37pm

Zachary Levi (star of the NBC sitcom "Chuck") turned down the role of Dr. Frankenstein as well.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
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#82

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/23/07 at 7:39pm

I hope this Leading Man In a New Musical CURSE does not affect the ENTIRE SEASON!!! Be careful, Sean Palmer, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Harvey Fierstein/ Tom Wopat/ Matt Cavenaugh!
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#85

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 2:56am

"Stroman could take his wife in a brawl anyday."

Hell yeah she could! She's a tough lady!

"if we're fantasizing over replacements: Brian d'Arcy James."

He would be AMAZING!!!!!!!!
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#87

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 9:05am

This is only speculation on my part, but Brian may be too big a presence now to have been interested in doing what is a thankless role -- the others get the big laughs (at least at the performance I attended. That's why I wasn't particularly upset when Bart was out of the performance.
BroadwayEd
#89

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 11:52am

I don't know, but to me, Bart (who's a Tony winner remember) is if anything a bigger "presence" than D'Arcy James (who just prior to APPLE TREE agreed to play a very tiny role in THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE). And with his film roles and recurring role on Desperate Housewives, Bart is a much bigger name in the industry than D'Arcy James (who's basically only known to theatre fans) at this point.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 10/24/07 at 11:52 AM

#90

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 12:18pm

1. I don't understand why everyone's writing Roger Bart off.

2. I'm with Margo...on what planet are Brian d'Arcy James, Zach Levi, or Doug Sills better known than Roger Bart?

The show currently stars "Oh, I know him! The creepy pharmacist from Desperate Housewives." As opposed to "Oh, this guy was in The Scarlet Pimpernel. What's that?"
#91

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 12:25pm

Yankeefan,

It's really not clear who in this thread you would be addressing, but I never implied that Douglas Sills is a bigger name. In fact, what I stated was that since they had decided NOT to cast a "name", he would have been a perfect choice for the role. He's an incredible performer and this role would fit him like a glove. That's what I was adding to this thread. I am fully aware that mainstream audiences wouldn't know him from Adam.
#92

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 12:46pm

Reports say that Bart has a herniated disc (otherwise known as a "slipped disc"). These types of injuries are tough to guess when it comes to predicting how long they will take to heal. If anyone suggests that this is somehow suspect, I would wonder exactly what kind of conspiracy they might imagine.

McCormack was, by all accounts, auditioned during the casting process and either refused the role or they felt he was not right for the role. As for any rumors that Esparza was considered, I suppose they may be valid, but I don't see him in that role. Just my opinion.
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#93

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 12:54pm

I love Roger Bart. I thought he was a fabulous Frederick Frankenstein, and I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
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#94

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 1:02pm

<< It's really not clear who in this thread you would be addressing, but I never implied that Douglas Sills is a bigger name. In fact, what I stated was that since they had decided NOT to cast a "name", he would have been a perfect choice for the role. He's an incredible performer and this role would fit him like a glove. That's what I was adding to this thread. I am fully aware that mainstream audiences wouldn't know him from Adam. >>

I never implied that Sills was a bigger name either (as far as Broadway goes) than Bart.

I just think (and have always thought) that Sills would be better suited for the role ( I think that he is funnier than Bart, and although I am not that familiar with the score, he has a much better voice.
#95

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 1:54pm

Doug Sills certainly chewed up the scenery in Little Shop, he might be just right for Brooks' romp through Transylvania.
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#97

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 3:03pm

That's what I was thinking. That maniacal dentist was not unlike Gene Wilder's Dr. Frankenstein when he went nuts in the lab!
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#98

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/24/07 at 8:31pm

First of all..

"On what planet is Matthew Broderick a "force"?"
THANK YOU.

Secondly...

"I don't know why everyone's writing Roger Bart off."
THANK YOU AGAIN.
We were fated to be mated. We're Bialystock & Bloom!
#99

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/25/07 at 1:21pm

"He has recently denied rumours that he would be taking over King Arthur in Spamalot. Incidentally."

Who? Bart or Izzard?

And Izzard, really? He's been in LA for awhile now working on his standup, getting ready to tour again. I'd be surprised to see him put that off.

(Although I'm always looking for any excuse to see Izzard again0
- Gil http://www.broadwayabridged.com
#100

re: Roger Bart Missing Performances of Young Frankenstein

Posted: 10/25/07 at 1:33pm

Actually I've heard that Izzard is busy about to start filming the second season of his series "The Riches."
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

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