Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys

[burnsy]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:37am

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/12287

Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
By: Brian Scott Lipton · Dec 12, 2007 · New York

Sebastian Arcelus will succeed Daniel Reichard in the role of Bob Gaudio in the Broadway hit Jersey Boys on Thursday, January 10. The show currently stars Michael Longoria, Christian Hoff, and J. Robert Spencer.

Arcelus is currently playing the role of Fiyero in Wicked. His other Broadway credits include Rent and Good Vibrations and he has appeared in productions of The Full Monty, Aida, and Floyd Collins.

The show, which tells the story of the music group The Four Seasons, is directed by Des McAnuff. It was first produced at the La Jolla Playhouse and opened at Broadway's August Wilson Theater on November 6, 2005. It won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical.

[Popular]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:03pm

Congrats to him!

It's great that he has something else lined up after WICKED (which he leaves REALLY soon! Where is the official word on his replacement?)

[iheartamc10]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:04pm

I'm sorry...but is anyone else kind of shocked by this casting choice??? I just don't see him in this role at all. I love his voice, he's so talented...but I just don't see him as Bob!

[...5678]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:04pm

WOW! I can't WAIT to see what that's gonna be like!!

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:06pm

I'm actually really excited by this news !

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:08pm

He's actually leaving this coming Sunday, I believe.

[Popular]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:09pm

iheartamc10 - The real question should be is there a haircut in his future?! C'mon, let's focus on the more important questions here people! I'm sure he'll be great

[Tiny_Dancer]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:11pm

Yep......A haircut and a dye job.....

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:13pm

ok question though..the BWW article says that Wednesday Jan 9 is Daniel's last day. How official is that because I thought he is leaving on the 6th.

Updated On: 12/12/07 at 12:13 PM

[WickedOne2]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 1:33pm

I love Sebastian as he is super talented, really nice and he is one of my favorite Rogers is Rent but I don't see this casting at all. I was really shocked.

[iheartamc10]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:11pm

Popular: yes...you're right! A haircut indeed...

[bardolator]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:16pm

Popular--

I'm hoping for a wig instead. (Our lips to the wig master's ear....)

[Glory]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:20pm

Good for Sebastian! He is a great talent and this would be the perfect time for him to shine now! I'm so glad. I cannot wait to go see it April vacation again and see him in Daniel's role :)

[Popular]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:35pm

Guess time will tell if they decide to wig or not to wig. I'm actually not THAT concerned, was just being silly :)

[Stanley3]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:48pm

I know it was mentioned briefly above, but any ideas as to who will be replacing him in 'Wicked'?

[silencio1014]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:59pm

for Wicked:
"Next week, Derrick Williams is replacing him temporarily until David Burnham (who will take over Sebastian) is ready to go on."

i read that on the witchesofoz forum

[wicked_mimi]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:03pm

Well I guess I should see the show before the 6th because I won't be seeing it for a while after.... This casting disappoints me incredibly.

[DickonDefysGravity]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:08pm

Hopefully he'll be more impressive in JB than in Wicked.
He was pretty mediocre.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:10pm

does Daniel have a solo CD?

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:15pm

I am rather surprised to hear people say that Arcelus is a surprise choice for the role.

From the little I've seen of him, I think his voice suits the score extremely well.

[wicked_mimi]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:50pm

Daniel doesn't have a solo CD... sadly... but there are lots of YouTube videos...

And it isn't so much that his voice doesn't suit the part (not that I like his voice but regardless he can hit the notes), it's the fact he is not right for the part and is a pretty "eh" actor.... Just bad bad bad...

[Popular]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:12pm

mimi - It doesn't sound like you'll go see the show so I'm probably talking to deaf ears (or typing to blind eyes?), but there is something very special about going into a show with zero to low expectations and then being pleasantly surprised. I hope that's what happens in this case for all those questioning the casting. Can't really say much more than that as I've never seen him live - but I do wish him the best!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:30pm

i read that on the witchesofoz forum

Links are fun! But beware, this site is terrifying.
http://www.witchesofoz.com/wicked_boards/index.php?showtopic=27826

[jordangirl]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:37pm

Well, so much for the link provided in this thread ~ https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=951254&dt=17 ~ being accurate.

[wicked_mimi]

Posted: 12/12/07 at 8:28pm

Popular.... I've seen the man in both Wicked AND Rent, and seen Jersey Boys maaaaany times. There would be very little surprise in my spending my time to see a man I know I don't like in a role that I love. K Thanks!