Taylor Zakhar Perez future on Broadway

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 12:20am

I’ve noticed this weekend he’s been visiting a number of musicals (shucked. Kimberly akimbo. Some like it hot). I’m curious if he’s looking to work on Broadway in the nearer future.  
 

any thoughts what he should take on? Apparently he grew up more in the theatre world. 
 

The little clips that I’ve heard of him. He’s not terrible. 
 

it wouldn’t surprise me if with Red White and Royal Blue if some show pulls him in for a limited run.  Thoughts?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 12:23am

Theatrefanboy1 said: "I’ve noticed this weekend he’s been visiting a number of musicals (shucked. Kimberly akimbo. Some like it hot). I’m curious if he’s looking to work on Broadway in the nearer future.


any thoughts what he should take on? Apparently he grew up more in the theatre world.


The little clips that I’ve heard of him. He’s not terrible.


it wouldn’t surprise me if with Red White and Royal Blue if some show pulls him in for a limited run. Thoughts?"

Matthew Lopez directed RWRB and this was Taylor’s second time seeing the show. Casey McQuiston, author of the RWRB novel, and Taylor were at opening. I’m sure Taylor was in the city and just decided to catch shows including the one his friend co-wrote (SLIH). I see him more in a play than a musical, but who knows. 

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 6:14am

He’s said he sings and has described himself as a theater kid, so I could see him doing either. Hope it happens!

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 7:22am

I’ve never heard of him but has over 3 mill Insta followers! 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 7:58am

No idea who this is, either.

But hoping to be on Broadway isn't like car shopping. If he's a theater kid, he's likely "catching up" viewing on a trip. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 9:04am

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 09:04 AM

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 9:32am

Oh I know that one can visit a number of Broadway shows without looking to make a Broadway debut.  But if you’ve listened to any number of interviews he’s made comments of interest and past theatre experience and love.  With the strikes taking place right now. I would assume for scheduling there are a number of actors with chunks of time open now (which would be more open to a stunk cast of 2-4 months) than a full development of a new work.  I was just wondering. What people thought he would do well in. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 9:59am

Theatrefanboy1 said: "Oh I know that one can visit a number of Broadway shows without looking to make a Broadway debut. But if you’ve listened to any number of interviews he’s made comments of interest and past theatre experience and love. With the strikes taking place right now. I would assume for scheduling there are a number of actors with chunks of time open now (which would be more open to a stunk cast of 2-4 months) than a full development of a new work. I was just wondering. What people thought he would do well in."

Fair enough. I just think it's annoying when people are like omg they saw "x" show that means they're going to be on Broadway! Not at all. People can see a show without any intention of being on Broadway, in the West End, etc. When Rachel Zegler visited Hadestown people I think took that to mean she was coming in to play Eurydice at some point. No 

[TheatreAddict]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 10:30am

Nancy Pelosi was at "MJ the Musical" yesterday!!! When do we think she's going into the show?

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 10:36am

TheatreAddict said: "Nancy Pelosi was at "MJ the Musical" yesterday!!! When do we think she's going into the show?"

About the same time people on this board stop being so snide.

[pmensky]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 11:50am

MemorableUserName said: "TheatreAddict said: "Nancy Pelosi was at "MJ the Musical" yesterday!!! When do we think she's going into the show?"

About the same time people on this board stop being so snide."

Exactly. Someone wonders if an actor might do a play when he is forefront in the press at the moment for doing a movie with a popular playwright and people act rude and as if this isn’t a valid conversation to be had here. Grow up, people.

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 11:54am

I saw Red, White & Royal Blue this weekend. Zakhar is gorgeous but his acting is very stiff. I listened to his pop song in The Kissing Booth. His voice is fine. He could pull off a Mamma Mia or Britney Spears style jukebox musical. But I don’t know if he has the range for more challenging roles.

 

 

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 11:54 AM

[JasonC3]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 11:55am

hearthemsing22 said: "Yes lets decide that whenever a performer visits multiple Broadway shows, they are going to be in one. Seriously? They can see shows without it meaning they're going to be in a show in the future. Come on now."

Why so bitchy?  The original poster expressed curiosity, not a definitive judgment: "I’m curious if he’s looking to work on Broadway in the nearer future."

[spicemonkey]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 12:33pm

curious about the same

also thinking if someone wants to adapt Red, White & Royal Blue to stage it could probably doing ok in an off-broadway venue 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 1:36pm

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 01:36 PM

[pmensky]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 2:01pm

hearthemsing22 said: "pmensky said: "MemorableUserName said: "TheatreAddict said: "Nancy Pelosi was at "MJ the Musical" yesterday!!! When do we think she's going into the show?"

About the same time people on this board stop being so snide."

Exactly. Someone wonders if an actor might do a play when he is forefront in the press at the moment for doing a movie with a popular playwright and people act rude and as if this isn’t a valid conversation to be had here. Grow up, people."

Grow up to you too. That Pelosi comment was obviously a joke. It's not being rude. It's a joke. Stop being so sensitive."

Thank you so much! 

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 2:10pm

Well I can say the rights to Red White and Royal Blue are unavailable at this time. I don’t know if they are tied with the film right holders if the author sold them off. Or if they have already been granted to someone.  I will say that as someone who had reached out a while back now. I was told they are unavailable. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 2:28pm

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 02:28 PM

[pmensky]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:01pm

hearthemsing22 said: "pmensky said: "hearthemsing22 said: "pmensky said: "MemorableUserName said: "TheatreAddict said: "Nancy Pelosi was at "MJ the Musical" yesterday!!! When do we think she's going into the show?"

About the same time people on this board stop being so snide."

Exactly. Someone wonders if an actor might do a play when he is forefront in the press at the moment for doing a movie with a popular playwright and people act rude and as if this isn’t a valid conversation to be had here. Grow up, people."

Grow up to you too. That Pelosi comment was obviously a joke. It's not being rude. It's a joke. Stop being so sensitive."

Thank you so much!"

^Sarcasm? Grow up sweetheart"

Will do, poopy buns.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:03pm

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 03:03 PM

[OhHiii]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:05pm

hearthemsing22 said: "Yes lets decide that whenever a performer visits multiple Broadway shows, they are going to be in one. Seriously? They can see shows without it meaning they're going to be in a show in the future. Come on now."

I bet you're a hoot at dinner parties.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:15pm

A great deal of (what little) snark there is, is because of this particular OPs history.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:19pm

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 03:19 PM

[B212323]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 3:43pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Theatrefanboy1 said: "I’ve noticed this weekend he’s been visiting a number of musicals (shucked. Kimberly akimbo. Some like it hot). I’m curious if he’s looking to work on Broadway in the nearer future.


any thoughts what he should take on? Apparently he grew up more in the theatre world.


The little clips that I’ve heard of him. He’s not terrible.


it wouldn’t surprise me if with Red White and Royal Blue if some show pulls him in for a limited run. Thoughts?"

Matthew Lopez directed RWRB and this was Taylor’s second time seeing the show. Casey McQuiston, author of the RWRB novel, and Taylor were at opening. I’m sure Taylor was in the city and just decided to catch shows including the one his friend co-wrote (SLIH). I see him more in a play than a musical, but who knows."

He also can't promote the film because of the strike so it's a way to get out 'there' without breaking the rules. 

 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/14/23 at 4:51pm

Regarding the movie, I thought it was much better than expected, likely owing somewhat to Lopez's involvement. I found it funny, sexy, romantic, well-written, and not nearly as cringey as it could have been.

Updated On: 8/14/23 at 04:51 PM