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Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#25
Posted: 9/22/25 at 8:47pm
inception said: "Re Broderick in Damn Yankees... what if he brought along SJP as Lola?
I'm imagining everyone reading this to start choking with rage."
Is this April 1?
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#26
Posted: 9/23/25 at 8:35am
The Bandstand said: "What happened to the motive and the cue? Dead? And much ado about nothing ?"
I’m also still hoping that (eventually) get Much Ado. I suspect much of it depends on the availability (and desire) of Hiddleston and Atwell. With all the buzz around Evita, I haven’t heard anything more about this
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#27
Posted: 9/23/25 at 9:04am
There are few worse ideas for Applegate than Matthew Broderick. And I say this as someone who was stumping for him as Herbie last year when they were supposedly looking for a star.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#28
Posted: 9/23/25 at 11:12am
I know there are a lot of people who don't like MB. I will only point out that he won a Tony for playing Finch in How to Succeed and he had had at least one truly iconic role in the movies, playing Ferris Bueller. I would think that both of those roles position him to play Applegate.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#29
Posted: 9/23/25 at 11:37am
Jarethan said: "I know there are a lot of people who don't like MB. I will only point out that he won a Tony for playing Finch in How to Succeed and he had had at least one truly iconic role in the movies, playing Ferris Bueller. I would think that both of those roles position him to play Applegate."
Broderick has essentially coasted on his Producers schtick since 2001, to diminishing effect. As Kad said, he’s one of the very very few performers who would get me to actively avoid a production at this point. I’m sure he’s a nice enough guy, and he clearly loves the theatre, but talk about a black hole of stage presence.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#30
Posted: 9/23/25 at 11:40am
Jarethan said: "I know there are a lot of people who don't like MB. I will only point out that he won a Tony for playing Finch in How to Succeed and he had had at least one truly iconic role in the movies, playing Ferris Bueller. I would think that both of those roles position him to play Applegate."
He’s had an extensive stage and screen career, period. The bigger issue would be if he actually be able to sustain the role eight times a week since, critically, his stage performances have elicited diminishing returns post-PRODUCERS.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#31
Posted: 9/23/25 at 8:02pm
When a theater is renovated for a production (e.g., the Wilson for Cabaret or the Broadway for Here Lies Love), is the team who made the renovations responsible for returning the theater to its original configuration at the end of the production’s run? (And if so, are those restoration costs factored into the production’s capitalization costs?)
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/24
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#32
Posted: 9/23/25 at 8:03pm
OuttaTowner said: "When a theater is renovated for a production (e.g., the Wilson for Cabaret or the Broadway for Here Lies Love), is the team who made the renovations responsible for returning the theater to its original configuration at the end of the production’s run? (And if so, are thoserestoration costs factored into the production’s capitalization costs?)"
YES.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#33
Posted: 9/23/25 at 10:13pm
OuttaTowner said: "The Bandstand said: "What happened to the motive and the cue? Dead? And much ado about nothing ?"
I’m also still hoping that (eventually) get Much Ado. I suspect much of it depends on the availability (and desire) of Hiddleston and Atwell. With all the buzz around Evita, I haven’t heard anything more about this
Much Ado and Evita will jump the pond.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#34
Posted: 9/23/25 at 10:29pm
Broderick's finest work in years was his recent visit to the Criterion Closet where he spoke eloquently about movies he likes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEkSirbDU2E
(ok, he was pretty fun as Andrew Barth Feldman's goofy father in NO HARD FEELINGS but that was a glorified cameo. Not the devil.)
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#35
Posted: 9/24/25 at 12:25am
quizking101 said: "Jarethan said: "I know there are a lot of people who don't like MB. I will only point out that he won a Tony for playing Finch in How to Succeed and he had had at least one truly iconic role in the movies, playing Ferris Bueller. I would think that both of those roles position him to play Applegate."
He’s had an extensive stage and screen career, period. The bigger issue would be if he actually be able to sustain the role eight times a week since, critically, his stage performances haveelicited diminishing returns post-PRODUCERS."
I would also point out that Applegate is not exactly a big role. If not cast with a star, I would expect it to be assigned to the supporting actor category by the Tony Committee. Broderick had far more to do in Plaza Suite (which I did not see, so I cannot opine on the quality of his performance). As I remember, he sings just the one song, which is not vocally demanding.
Understudy Joined: 8/25/25
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#36
Posted: 9/24/25 at 11:14am
Jarethan said: "quizking101 said: "Jarethan said: "I know there are a lot of people who don't like MB. I will only point out that he won a Tony for playing Finch in How to Succeed and he had had at least one truly iconic role in the movies, playing Ferris Bueller. I would think that both of those roles position him to play Applegate."
He’s had an extensive stage and screen career, period. The bigger issue would be if he actually be able to sustain the role eight times a week since, critically, his stage performances haveelicited diminishing returns post-PRODUCERS."
I would also point out that Applegate is not exactly a big role. If not cast with a star, I would expect it to be assigned to the supporting actor category by the Tony Committee. Broderick had far more to do in Plaza Suite (which I did not see, so I cannot opine on the quality of his performance). As I remember, he sings just the one song, which is not vocally demanding."
The MB idea doesn't make sense to me - Mr. McClure was spectacular in the show.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#37
Posted: 9/24/25 at 11:25am
All Applegates have been nominated for Best Actor. Not to say that can’t change but
Stand-by Joined: 9/14/17
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#38
Posted: 9/24/25 at 11:47am
I would also point out that Applegate is not exactly a big role. If not cast with a star, I would expect it to be assigned to the supporting actor category by the Tony Committee. Broderick had far more to do in Plaza Suite (which I did not see, so I cannot opine on the quality of his performance). As I remember, he sings just the one song, which is not vocally demanding."
The MB idea doesn't make sense to me - Mr. McClure was spectacular in the show."
I wouldn't say that Applegate is "not exactly a big role." I just saw the show over the weekend and Applegate is very active throughout even though, yes, he only has one song. Rob McClure was phenomenal - - I wasn't even a huge fan of his before seeing it, but left totally wowed by him. It would be a shame if they recast him with Broderick, who I haven't felt at all impressed by in recent years and who I doubt can deliver the range, energy, and oomph that Rob McClure gives. I think casting a new Lola would be a far more prudent move.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#39
Posted: 9/24/25 at 12:10pm
somecheapfrenchthing said: "I would also point out that Applegate is not exactly a big role. If not cast with a star, I would expect it to be assigned to the supporting actor category by the Tony Committee. Broderick had far more to do in Plaza Suite (which I did not see, so I cannot opine on the quality of his performance). As I remember, he sings just the one song, which is not vocally demanding."
The MB idea doesn't make sense to me - Mr. McClure was spectacular in the show."
I wouldn't say that Applegate is "not exactly a big role." I just saw the show over the weekend and Applegate is very active throughout even though, yes, he only has one song. Rob McClure was phenomenal - - I wasn't even a huge fan of his before seeing it, but left totally wowed by him. It would be a shame if they recast him with Broderick, who I haven't felt at all impressed by in recent years and who Idoubt can deliver the range, energy, and oomph that Rob McClure gives. I think casting a new Lola would be a far more prudent move.
"Rumor has it that Jennifer Lopez is coming in as Lola”
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#40
Posted: 9/24/25 at 3:08pm
Now that might sell some tickets.
About a year or so back, there was a rumor that Bryan Cranston was eyeing Damn Yankees. I wonder if it was this revival? He would have made a fine Applegate.
Rumors from Broadwaysbestshows.com#41
Posted: 10/17/25 at 11:22am
Plaza Suite with Matthew and SJP was a huge hit in NY and London. Neil Simon's The Gingerbread Lady is a better play (today) and Mathew would be ideal as the sad sack failed actor with SJP in the lead. They should revive that instead of ...Yankees.
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