Shalhoub, LaPaglia, Thompson to star in Tucci-helmed TENOR

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:22pm

"Ken Ludwig's comedy LEND ME A TENOR starring Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Jan Maxwell, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jay Klaitz, and Brooke Adams, directed by Stanley Tucci, will bow on Broadway on April 4, 2010 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Preview performances begin March 11. Additonal casting will be announced".

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/TucciHelmed_LEND_ME_A_TENOR_Bows_on_Broadway_this_Spring_20091217

[mormonophobic]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:24pm

I'm slightly confused. Wasn't T.R. Knight mentioned as in the cast back when he was doing Parade? I could be wrong, but I seem to remember reading that.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:32pm

TR Knight bowed out. Who is replacing him though? I've heard great things about Victor Garber in the original production and I'm interested to see who will be playing his role.
I wonder how this will do. Shalhoub is not exactly a name. I thought Tucci might be part of this himself which I'd have loved.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:32pm

Yes, his name was DEFINITELY attached...but things change.

I'm excited: this is my favorite farce! Interesting cast, I'll be sure to be there!

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:33pm

You mean 3-time Emmy Award winner Tony Shalhoub isn't a name?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:40pm

He's no Catherine Zeta-Jones...but he's a name. MONK was a huge hit.


I saw the original production and Garber WAS amazing -- as was the rest of the cast.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:40pm

^ Agreed. My mom would see this because of him (and I'm sure many on this board can say the same). Never cared for "Monk" myself.

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:41pm

If my memory serves from seeing this play several years ago, don't the two male leads have to sing -- and sing well at that -- at some point in it?

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:56pm

Tony Shalhoub... I will be there.

Updated On: 12/17/09 at 03:56 PM

[MCfan2]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 3:59pm

I'd definitely see it for Shalhoub, even if I hadn't always wanted to see this play.

[willep]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 4:06pm

Yeah, I would definitely see this for Shaloub

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 4:23pm

Yeah for Jennifer Laura Thompson! I'm so glad she's returning to Broadway. She was very underrated as Glinda since she had huge shoes to fill.
Updated On: 12/18/09 at 04:23 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 4:51pm

as if there wasn't enough competition in the Best Revival of Musical category.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 4:56pm

Shalhoub might be a three time Emmy winner and a very respectable actor, but his show was on the USA network and while it was a hit for them, it's not like the show was GREY'S ANATOMY, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, DEXTER, TRUE BLOOD or some of the other high profile shows on major networks. Of course he'll sell tickets but I didn't think he was enough a name to make the show a hit based on his name alone. Hopefully I'm wrong, I'd love to see him, Tucci and the whole production succeed.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 5:05pm

ummmm.....Lend Me a Tenor is NOT a musical.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 6:38pm

I'm DYING to know who they have for 'Max' - Cannot wait!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 6:42pm

This is actually a great cast and I'm so excited to see it. Is there a more underrated actress working today than Jan Maxwell? The woman is an absolute gem, and always steals whatever she's in. I can't wait to see her again, and I'm so happy she keeps finding work. Very talented woman.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 6:43pm

Great cast

I remember seeing the original & look forward to this revival.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 6:58pm

"Shalhoub might be a three time Emmy winner and a very respectable actor, but his show was on the USA network and while it was a hit for them, it's not like the show was GREY'S ANATOMY, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, DEXTER, TRUE BLOOD or some of the other high profile shows on major networks."

Walk into the NBC store at Rockefeller Center and then say Monk wasn't a big hit...

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:45pm

Who cares if he's a name or not? It's not our money invested in it.

I'm excited to see this! I love Jennifer Laura Thompson!

[Magdalene]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:58pm

"You mean 3-time Emmy Award winner Tony Shalhoub isn't a name?" That's what I thought! I'm going to see it because of him---loved (and misses) MOnk, but he is a fine actor. And the final episode of Monk got something like 9.4 million viewers---which I'm sure Leno would take in a heartbeat!

[Elke]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 2:38pm

Tickets are now available through Telecharge: http://www.telecharge.com/BehindTheCurtain.aspx?prodid=7888 (was previously announced for Dec 28 or even 29, can't remember exactly)

[bjh2114]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 4:31pm

As if there wasn't enough competition in the Best Revival of Musical category.

There is tough competition this year. Too bad Lend Me a Tenor is a PLAY!

[AC126748]

Posted: 12/26/09 at 4:45pm

It appears that Justin Bartha (the groom in The Hangover) is playing Max.