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[Observation]

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! 

[inception]

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."

 

[Tag]

Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:17pm

The logical star would be Hannah Waddingham.

But yes people, lower your expectations.

[darquegk]

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?

[BETTY22]

Posted: 8/1/23 at 4:29pm

This is exciting. 

It seems this new season is all about rivals - where are the original musicals?

 

 

[HogansHero]

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).

[Alex M]

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.

 

Updated On: 8/1/23 at 04:44 PM

[Voter]

Posted: 8/1/23 at 5:08pm

And now the sweaty oracle is taking this as his own insider info .......

 

[HogansHero]

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. 

[pethian]

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.

 

[BamaEd]

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!

[BamaEd]

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.

 

[Robbie516]

Posted: 8/1/23 at 6:24pm

Is Steve Martin really in this? That would be amazing 

[broadwayboy223]

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. 

[JBradshaw]

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."

 

[ACL2006]

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!!

[Rentaholic2]

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

[inception]

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.

 

[darquegk]

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.”

[BoringBoredBoard40]

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 AM

[Rentaholic2]

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

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 8:41am

Previews begin Oct. 31

http://spamalotthemusical.com 

[OhHiii]

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...

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

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.

[Dom P]

Posted: 8/2/23 at 9:06am

I suppose it's safe to anticipate a casting announcement prior to the Aug 9th presale?