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SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#50
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:01pm
inception said: "Nick Kroll? John Mulaney? Are those "stars?" Should we lower our expectations? How about...
Brad Pitt with Leonardo DiCaprio
Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore
Ben Stiller & Robert DeNiro
Jim Carey & Jeff Daniels
Owen & Luke Wilson
Steve Martin & Martin Short"
I said what I said. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Thanks!
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#51
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:10pm
Observation said:
I said what I said. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Thanks!
I guess it's a generational thing. I ran my list past my 25 year old co-worker and he said "I don't know who those people are."
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#52
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:17pm
The logical star would be Hannah Waddingham.
But yes people, lower your expectations.
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#53
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:20pm
Tag said: "The logical star would be Hannah Waddingham.
But yes people, lower your expectations."
Can we have her, plus Jason Sudeikis as Arthur?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#54
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:29pm
This is exciting.
It seems this new season is all about rivals - where are the original musicals?
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#55
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:38pm
If the show has a lowered-expectations cast, will it be financially viable? The property starts out with a lot of problems finding an audience: many see it as being in their rear-view mirror, many have currency problems with the material (for multiple reasons), and for still others it simply doesn't register (again for multiple reasons).
Broadway Star Joined: 11/16/13
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#56
Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:44pm
inception said: "Nick Kroll? John Mulaney? Are those "stars?" Should we lower our expectations? How about...
Brad Pitt with Leonardo DiCaprio
Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore
Ben Stiller & Robert DeNiro
Jim Carey & Jeff Daniels
Owen & Luke Wilson
Steve Martin & Martin Short"
boomers love to brag that they have no idea who any modern day celebrity is.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#57
Posted: 8/1/23 at 5:08pm
And now the sweaty oracle is taking this as his own insider info .......
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#58
Posted: 8/1/23 at 5:21pm
@Kimbo re my #3 I don't think we are disagreeing much if at all. My main point is that these contracts are very likely to have outs which makes them dubious undertakings. I certainly did not mean to suggest that everything will be running at full speed with the snap of a finger (although I do think that studios, networks, etc. are going to push for acceleration, and I do think there will be some projects that want some actors sooner rather than later, depending on what the remaining work looks like).
Regarding what you said about Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, first I'd note it is off-B so lots of things are different in the analysis. I also think it fits with what I said about producers who think this is a good idea. The show features, it can be noted, a 1st time lead producer (as well as a first time director and one first-time-on-stage star). I wish them luck; I like the play.
Leading Actor Joined: 5/23/22
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#59
Posted: 8/1/23 at 6:02pm
BETTY22 said: "It seems this new season is all about rivals - where are the original musicals?"
Well, four original shows are already running or announced, Back To the Future, and the three "H" shows--Here Lies Love, Harmony, and How to Dance in Ohio. Also we have repeated rumors about Days of Wine and Roses, and The Notebook both having commitments for theatres. Then there's another "H" show, Here We Are, waiting in the wings as well as two Gatsbys. All that said, you're right. the season so far is weighted toward revivals.
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#60
Posted: 8/1/23 at 6:04pm
inception said: "Got out my compact disc of the OBC. The show has some good songs, but boy that book... so many old, tired jokes. And really problematic in today's climate. They should bring in someone to wake it up a bit. Aaron Sorkin could probably do something interesting with it."
Aaron Sorkin could bring some of those comedy chops to it like he did to the comedy show parts of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Just genius!
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#61
Posted: 8/1/23 at 6:04pm
Alex M said: "give me Nick Kroll as Lancelot (and others) or give me death"
Would my death be quick? Eh really doesn't matter.
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#62
Posted: 8/1/23 at 6:24pm
Is Steve Martin really in this? That would be amazing
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#63
Posted: 8/1/23 at 7:05pm
Really? My comment was deleted because I don't think this show will sell? LMAO. This board has devolved so much.
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#64
Posted: 8/1/23 at 7:06pm
yes! Please!
she was the best lady of the lake
Tag said: "The logical star would be Hannah Waddingham.
But yes people, lower your expectations."
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#65
Posted: 8/1/23 at 7:44pm
Robbie516 said: "Is Steve Martin really in this? That would be amazing"
No.
Beanie Feldstein is the Lady of the Lake... Can't wait for that drama!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#66
Posted: 8/1/23 at 9:54pm
darquegk said: "Tag said: "The logical star would be Hannah Waddingham.
But yes people, lower your expectations."
Can we have her, plus Jason Sudeikis as Arthur?"
Ok, well....I'm sorry for this, but:
Lady of the Lake - Hannah Waddingham
Arthur - Jason Sudeikis
Patsy - Brendan Hunt
Lancelot - Phil Dunster
Robin - Jeremy Swift
Galahad/Herbert's Father - Brett Goldstein
Herbert - Nick Mohammed
The Witch (add that scene back), Laker Girl, Narrator, Tim the Enchanter, and a bunch of other parts - Juno Temple
I would die to see that
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#67
Posted: 8/1/23 at 10:40pm
Alex M said: "boomers love to brag that they have no idea who any modern day celebrity is."
Also something Gen Xers do
Also I had to Google Rentaholic2's list to see if they were real people.
My list was a joke based upon the comment about it being "star casting." I have less insider info than the Sweaty Oracle.
I imagine someone like Steve Martin would prefer to do his own material if he were to do a show.
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#68
Posted: 8/1/23 at 11:50pm
Looking at the original cast, we had one all time legend in Tim Curry, one truly well-known television star just past his peak in David Hyde Pierce, one C-list celebrity but cult figure among comedy nerds in Hank Azaria, and one rising star in Sara Ramirez. The rest of the cast were reputable Broadway names but not “famous.”
Of note, the male “star” tracks require you to be funny, but don’t have any heavy lifting in terms of singing or dancing. King Arthur in particular is a very easy sing other than the Louis Prima impersonation during “Knights of the Round Table.”
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/27/21
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#69
Posted: 8/2/23 at 1:06am
I've also heard rumblings of Steve Martin as King Arthur
Updated On: 8/2/23 at 01:06 AMBroadway Legend Joined: 3/14/04
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#70
Posted: 8/2/23 at 7:47am
inception said: Also I had to Google Rentaholic2's list to see if they were real people.
No reason you'd know them unless you're a Ted Lasso fan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#71
Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:41am
Previews begin Oct. 31
http://spamalotthemusical.com
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#72
Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:49am
Given how the character in the artwork is illustrated, I think it's safe to say that Steve Martin is not King Arthur...
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#73
Posted: 8/2/23 at 9:00am
OhHiii said: "Given how the character in the artwork is illustrated, I think it's safe to say that Steve Martin isnotKing Arthur..."
Well he was born a small Black child in THE JERK, so…..
{I agree with you}
Lenny Henry would mean nothing at the b.o. but could be a great Arthur.
Leading Actor Joined: 7/22/23
SPAMALOT To Play The St James This Fall#74
Posted: 8/2/23 at 9:06am
I suppose it's safe to anticipate a casting announcement prior to the Aug 9th presale?
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