Sebastian Arcelus to play Buddy in Elf; Amy Spanger to play love interest
#2
Posted: 9/13/10 at 11:54am
Really excited about Spanger's involvement...not so much about Arcelus.
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#3
Posted: 9/13/10 at 11:58am
Will Spangler show up??
#4
Posted: 9/13/10 at 12:05pm
That's some of the worst casting I have ever seen... ever.
At least we know the SJB fans will be there.
At least we know the SJB fans will be there.
#5
Posted: 9/13/10 at 12:20pm
I'm looking foreward to Sebastain. He's one of my favorite male theatre actors. Sources are saying that he will not copy Will Ferell's portrayal. He will bring his own take to the role, which is good.
#6
Posted: 9/13/10 at 12:29pm
Amy Spanger has been involved in the development of the show for years, so her casting is no surprise.
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#7
Posted: 9/13/10 at 2:59pm
Will Spanger show up? When has she ever had attendance problems apart from Rock of Ages where she had real vocal distress?
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#8
Posted: 9/13/10 at 3:00pm
So who's understudying her as Jovie?
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#9
Posted: 9/13/10 at 3:41pm
More importantly, when will Amy stagedoor, will the show be filmed or broadcast, and when will MTI release the amateur performance rights?
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#10
Posted: 9/13/10 at 3:50pm
I'm intrigued. I'll see it now. Wishing them the best.
...I do <3 Arcelus.
...I do <3 Arcelus.
#11
Posted: 9/13/10 at 3:59pm
"So who's understudying her as Jovie?"
Savannah Wise is always a good choice...
Savannah Wise is always a good choice...
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#12
Posted: 9/13/10 at 4:04pm
Will Spanger show up? When has she ever had attendance problems apart from Rock of Ages where she had real vocal distress?
She was out of THE WEDDING SINGER a lot. That said, this is only a two-month run. I'd highly doubt that she's going to miss too many (if any) performances.
She was out of THE WEDDING SINGER a lot. That said, this is only a two-month run. I'd highly doubt that she's going to miss too many (if any) performances.
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#13
Posted: 9/13/10 at 4:21pm
I'm really excited about this. I absolutely love Sebastian and think he'll do a great job. The performance at Broadway on Broadway yesterday was really cute and I think this could actually end up being very good.
#14
Posted: 9/20/10 at 11:35pm
Ugh I can't stand Amy Spanger...why!?!
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#15
Posted: 9/20/10 at 11:36pm
Will Amy raise the show curtain?
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#16
Posted: 9/21/10 at 1:54am
I guess we can say that they weren't looking for carbon copies of the movie, but I mean, really? This is all wrong. ELF was funny because Ferrell was so awkwardly tall and large and goofy looking, not an ex Jersey Boy.
#17
Posted: 9/21/10 at 3:06am
Amy missed just a few performances of The Wedding Singer. The one that missed a lot was Laura Benanti. Glad to have Amy back on Broadway!
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#18
Posted: 9/21/10 at 3:34am
I'm really suprised about how many people are excited about this. Whenever I think about it, all I hear is a cash register.
(It could be truly wonderful, and I'm not wishing it ill, but its just not sitting right with me.)
(It could be truly wonderful, and I'm not wishing it ill, but its just not sitting right with me.)
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#19
Posted: 9/21/10 at 12:37pm
And their poster design is TACKY. Here's hoping the show is better, but I have a feeling it is going to be SO by the books and the set will be nondescript and boring, and the tunes forgettable.
#20
Posted: 9/21/10 at 7:20pm
Awh man, no Noah Weisberg. 
#21
Posted: 9/21/10 at 9:43pm
What happened to Noah???
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#22
Posted: 9/21/10 at 10:51pm
A few weeks ago he told me he was probably understudying. I hope he's on when and if I go!
#23
Posted: 9/21/10 at 11:29pm
I think Sebastian has a wonderfully boyish quality about him that will suit Buddy well.
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