Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to Star in PRISCILLA? — Page 2

#26

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 2:47pm

I didn't realize Oliver Thornton was in this in London...what a looker.

He's not only in it... he OWNS the show. He gets far and away the loudest applause and a huge standing ovation at the curtain call. He commands the stage better than just about anyone his age could.

#27

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 3:06pm

Here's Oliver in Priscilla (now try and picture Matt Cavanaugh doing this)

Updated On: 4/16/10 at 03:06 PM

#28

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 4:25pm

RIALTO CHATTER: Jessica Philips and Joshua Buscher to Join Cavenaugh & Swenson in Broadway's PRISCILLA?

#29

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 5:01pm

That's really exciting about Jessica Phillips, but assuming she plays Tick's (Will Swenson's) ex-wife, she doesn't sing at all, which is sad. Unless she's going to be one of the three Divas... but I think she's a few years too old for that.

#30

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 5:01pm

Say what you want about Cavenaugh, but the man has been steadily getting work for years now. He must be doing something right. *waits for the casting couch joke*

#31

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 5:08pm

I think Cavenaugh is talented. He's just boring as hell. Watching him in nearly everything I've seen him in thus far has been like watching paint dry.

And although I know next to nothing about this show, it makes no sense that it would go into the Richard Rodgers what with the HEIGHTS movie being made this summer.

#32

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 5:17pm

bjh2114, Marion (the character of Tick's ex-wife) sings "Boogie Wonderland" in the show.

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Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

#33

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 5:23pm

RIGHT! The scene in the casino! I had forgotten about that because it's so short. At least she'll get to sing a little bit. I love her voice.

#34

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 8:13pm

The role of Marion is so small and the 2 Marions in London are completely underused... Amy Field & Yvette Robinson. But I'm glad they're in the show! I agree that Oliver should transfer with Tony to Broadway... they both OWN the stage. When awhile ago someone said Nick Adams will be in Priscilla I initially thought he'll be Felicia... I personally think he looks closer to Felicia than Matt. But hey... can't really judge before we see it onstage!
I wonder who'll be Bob, Miss Understanding and the Divas!!!

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#35

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 8:15pm

I believe Nick Adams is the first cover for Felicia.

#36

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/16/10 at 10:16pm

I was hoping Jessica Phillips wasn't leaving N2N anytime soon....

#37

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 12:08am

Yah, here is a part Nick Adams would FINALLY be right for. I would welcome him with open arms as Felicia.

#38

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 12:14am

Why not ?!?! Nick Adams looks very comfortable in his LaCage skin. Frighteningly so.

#39

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:02am

I can't stand Matt Cavenaugh's voice. He's like sex on a stage but he is a really annoying singer, and a decent actor. He was the worst part of West Side Story and the ONLY bad part of Gray Gardens.

#40

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:03am

^ I thought he was fantastic in Grey Gardens. Both characters.

#41

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:06am

I guess you are right, thinking back. He was just ridiculously upstaged by everyone else in the cast, at least how I saw it.

#42

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:08am

He's yet to impress me in anything.

#43

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:16am

His voice is magnificent. Except for all of the vibratto crap he uses FAR too often. GOD. I'm so happy he's no longer with West Side Story.

#44

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 8:15am

That's the thing about him. I actually think he's VERY talented, but has yet to find a role to showcase his talents. He is always egregiously miscast (other than in Grey Gardens, where I thought he was wonderful). But this would be another bad role for him.

#45

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 8:29am

I actually think Nick Adams look like one of the current London cast member Callum Nicol! You guys think they'll keep the Kylie reference on Broadway? Or did I hear they'll be using Cher or Madonna?

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#46

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 8:35am

Well unless they want to rewrite the Kylie medley at the end... I assume they'll keep it. She's popular in Australia. The show is from and about Australia. My guess is they'll keep it. They might add in a Cher/Madonna joke, but I'm sure Kylie stays.

#47

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 8:38am

When I read the roles that Swenson and Cavenaugh are playing I thought they had got them around the wrong way.

#48

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 8:39am

If Swenson were younger and more muscular, he could play Felicia. And Matt is WAYYYY too young for Tick/Mitzi (though it would be a better part for him).

#49

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 11:23am

If the original Australian director (who also directed the show in London) is in charge of the Broadway production and he cast the actors playing Tick and Felicia through the traditional audition process, surely he would know who the best people available are to play these roles?

Or is that a quaint old-fashioned assumption?

#50

Swenson, Cavenaugh, and Sheldon to star in PRISCILLA?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 12:35pm

Max von Essen (who was terrific in a drag role in JERRY SPRINGER: The Opera) would have been another inspired choice for Felicia.

That being said, I'm open to the idea of Cavenaugh surprising everyone and playing against type. I've heard the audition process for the show has been extremely difficult, so if he truly was able to land the role, he's definitely had to go through the ringer to do so.

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Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.