Sean McCourt in Wicked

#1

Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:36pm

Sorry, a Wicked post... but I'm curious lol. Oh, theres a SPOILER, for those who havent seen the show.

When Sean is on as the Wizard, does he record a version of the opening? Now that I write this, it sounds stupid for him not to, but whatever lol.

Also, has anyone seen him in the role?

#2

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:39pm

what do you mean-he appears in the opening, as does the understudy for him who plays the father.

HE WAS GREAT!

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#3

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:41pm

When I saw Sean McCourt as the Wizard, Anthony Galde played the Witch's Father.

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#4

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:43pm

I still love the irony that Sean's track makes him most of the guys in the show, along with saying things like "I hear her soul is so unclean, pure water can melt her!"

That, and being her "father" (And, when he's on as The Wizard, her Father)

(I structured that paragraph really terribly. Oh well)

Charlie
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#5

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:43pm

I saw him in the role and yes it's his voice. I think he's quite talented, but the role of the Wizard is horrible for him. I missed Joel terribly.

#6

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:47pm

timote meant does Sean record the "have another drink my dark eyed beauty..." thing

#7

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:49pm

Yes it is.

#8

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 8:56pm

I did mean that, I should have specified lol, sorry.

When I saw the show, I noticed him onstage in like every scene. Very talented. I wish I had seen him as the Wizard, as I did not enjoy George Hearn in the least

#9

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 9:24pm

Yes, they did record his voice for that. I saw him twice as the Wizard and he was the only wizard I ever saw, and I LOVED him! Of course I was sorry we couldn't see Joel Grey (as was my sister, who has a major crush on Joel Grey: "He's so cute!") Anyway he was really great and so nice at the stagedoor. Does anyone know when he is leaving?

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Updated On: 11/14/04 at 09:24 PM

#10

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 9:28pm

Worked with him a few years ago. AMAZING Guy. Can't wait to see him in Wicked.

#11

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 9:32pm

I've worked him as well...very very talented.

And he is in like every scene in wicked. Even if you look in the program, he's in nearly every picture. And, for some reason, they all say "Seant McCourt and Chorus."

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#12

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 9:34pm

it is because Mr. McCourt is the most well known ensemble member, not to mention the best (that said the whole ensemble is amazing).

What did you guys work with him in.

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David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

#13

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 9:38pm

I met him on a productiono of A musical that he co-wrote with Matthew Bennett - Ten Years Apart. :)

And he is AMAZINGLY talented.

#14

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:14pm

I saw Sean as the Wizard and loved him...I personally was happy that I wasn't seeing Joel Grey because he irritates me. Plus, Sean was really nice and spoke for like 5 minutes with me at the stage door about Bat Boy.

And in answer to your question, yes they used his voice in the beginning for "Have another drink my dark eyed beauty..."

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#15

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:15pm

I thought Sean was amazing as the Wizard - and I've seen 4 Wizards! He was also great as Dillamond. But when he does those roles I do miss him in his regular track.

Updated On: 11/16/04 at 10:15 PM

#16

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:24pm

who was the fourth wizard?

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"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

#17

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:25pm

I'd suspect Robert Morse, from the SF run?

Charlie
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#18

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:28pm

oh, right. why didn't he come to bway? were they looking for a bigger name or something?

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"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

#19

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 10:30pm

I believe he didnt want to leave his family in SF. Actually, the same reason Joel didnt do it in SF.

#20

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/14/04 at 11:05pm

i've seen sean in three different roles - the father, the wizard, and dr. dillamand and he was amazing as all three

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#21

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/16/04 at 2:13pm

Right, I saw the SF run with Robert Morse, and the 3 on B'way.

#22

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/16/04 at 2:37pm

I still love the irony that Sean's track makes him most of the guys in the show, along with saying things like "I hear her soul is so unclean, pure water can melt her!"

What's ironic about that, I'm wondering. Am I missing something?

Also, I don't think that the "pure water can melt her" is sung by Sean - is it? It doesn't sound like him. In addition to Elphaba's father, he is the teacher that replaces Dillamond (Bat Boy flashbacks, anyone, with the syringe?) and one of the palace guards ("there's a goat on the lamb, sir"), among others. Oh yeah, he's also the train conductor who says "all aboard" or something.... and "The Wizard will see you now!" from "One Short Day".

I've seen him as the Wizard, too, and he's fantastic. He's very agile so he puts his own stamp on the dancing. He has a great voice that's unique, and when he's on as the Wizard I miss him in his usual track too.

Updated On: 11/16/04 at 02:37 PM

#23

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/16/04 at 2:46pm

Perhaps ironic was not the best word choice. I meant that I think it's a/an (possible) interesting bit of commentary.. having the same actor play all the characters that male characters that are the darker forces against Elphie. Maybe I am reading too much into it, and they just decided Sean was the best for each!

I was lucky enough to see him as The Wizard as well. Afterwards, he was very kind and seemed amazed people knew who he was.. not to mention recognizing him from Bat Boy. A great person, indeed.

Charlie
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#24

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/16/04 at 3:16pm

"Also, I don't think that the "pure water can melt her" is sung by Sean - is it? It doesn't sound like him."

Nope, that's Walter ONeil.

#25

re: Sean McCourt in Wicked

Posted: 11/16/04 at 3:18pm

Huh, well I swore I heard him sing it sometime, perhaps I am mistaken!

Thanks,

Charlie
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