TAMMY FAYE will transfer to Broadway in 2024-2025 Season — Page 6

smidge said: "Jordan Catalano said: "If he wasn’t doing “Macbeth”, I’d say this would be a great musical vehicle for Jake Gyllenhaal."

He’s not doing Macbeth."

Assuming they meant Othello.


Regardless, I am curious what the producers will do next. There aren't many actors at Rannells' "price range" who would be as good as or better than him. There are some celebs, like others here have mentioned, who could do the part, but that means gambling on splashing around much more cash than they seem willing to part with.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel said: "but that means gambling on splashing around much more cash than they seem willing to part with."

The nuance you’re missing is that this was the amount of cash they were willing to splash around with Andrew in the role. And he likely had first refusal in his contract, so he had to be offered first. If there was someone with a bigger name in the mix, I am sure the purse strings would loosen.

also, as others have mentioned, given he participated in all of the announcement press (which is ALWAYS approved and negotiated by his manager and agent), all signs point to him demanding more than he’s worth after the fact. You don’t get to do that and then try to run with the narrative that the producers did something wrong here. It’s clear there was a handshake agreement in place with a basic understanding of a deal and it’s a bit tacky how he’s now going this route of crying foul when the evidence is public.

Money can always be found if a star who actually means something is interested in doing a show.

But I doubt many, if any, legitimately big name actors want to play second fiddle in this show, in a giant theatre, where everyone would know they weren't actually the top choice. (Not that Andrew is a big big name, but he's not nothing)

We'll see how much draw Elton John still has but the Palace is an awfully big house to fill.

KitKatBoy24 said: "I could see this going to Gavin Creel, Andy Karl, Christian Borle, maybe Corey Cott. Creel seems like the most logical and best fit."

I’d bet money Corey Cott in particular would not be interested in playing Jim Bakker in a show where Jim Bakker doesn’t come out looking great…

Updated On: 6/17/24 at 12:06 PM

Broadway Flash said: "There’s also Aaron tveit who would definitely sell ticketsbut I think Gavin Creel would be perfect in the role. His voice is so smooth and slightly soft spoken it’s perfect for a shady closeted conman."

Jumped in here to say the same thing. Gavin would be absolutely perfect. Should we start a petition? 😄

Call_me_jorge said: "I’m curious if Katie hasn’t signed yet and now she’s using this as leverage to get more money? Seems fairly unprofessional of whoever decided to announce the stars without having the contracts signed."

A lot of things get announced before proper contracts are signed. Deal terms will be agreed upon by both parties, but it takes time to iron out all the little details and put together a long form agreement, and usually the producer and the agent are operating in good faith with the goal of closing a deal.

Sometimes even directors and authors go into rehearsal without a proper contract signed.

My assumption is terms were agreed upon by both parties, they announced, and then Andrew's team came back with new demands (more money, or length of run, or an "out" for a more lucrative gig) ---- likely because Andrew either had another opportunity arise (film/TV) or had second thoughts about returning to Broadway so soon after his 5 months in Gutenberg.

There’s also Neil Patrick Harris who could do it. He’d sell tickets

Broadway Flash said: "There’s also Neil Patrick Harris who could do it. He’d sell tickets"



He's also WAY more expensive than Rannells.

Lol Matt Morrison starred in James Graham’s last Broadway musical, Finding Neverland. Bryce Pinkham, Rob McClure, someone from SNL? There’s so many men who could do it, and do it well, I’m assuming the producers felt like Rannels was not worth whatever he was asking for.

Bill Snibson said: "I could see Taran Killam doing well in this role"

He couldn't handle Co@k.

I just want to know if they'll be selling Jim's buckets at concession. Wow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOH37W0jPpA

Updated On: 6/17/24 at 09:30 PM