Tony Danza in "The Producers"

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Tony Danza in "The Producers"

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:50pm

Tony Danza is currently in preliminary discussions to play the role of Max in THE PRODUCERS. It would be a three month run, from December to February.

No joke.

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#2

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:52pm

Ok then, what would Leo call him at the end?

Has-has-has been?

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#3

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:54pm

Oh Jeez! Although, this may not be the worst. It seems Mel wants to keep the show up until "Young Frankenstein" wants to move in.

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#4

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:55pm

Leeeooo, UUUlla, Caaaarrman!(say it in tony's voice)



Eh why not. If anything it will be fun to watch for being so painful.

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#5

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:58pm

I'd go see it. I would imagine it be a completely different take on the role than JTE and Brad Oscar doing their best impressions of Lane's take on the role.

#6

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:58pm

This left me totally speechless

#7

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:01pm

I wonder how they'll alter the finale. "Leo and Tony" doesn't have the same rhythm as "Leo and Max"

#8

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:03pm

I'm really surprised the Weissler's never grabbed him for Chicago. At least I think Billy is a better fit.

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#9

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:04pm

I saw the headline "Danze to head to the land of has-beens" and I thought "Oh, he's going to be in CHICAGO!" Wrong!

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#10

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:09pm

Tony is very talented and I can see him pulling off a good Max... but a better Billy Flynn in CHICAGO

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#11

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:09pm

While I admit, Chicago the 80's tv star Broadway Extravaganza, might be a better fit. Why not? He may not be awful at all, and will probably be a fresh take on the role. Considering they aren't taking the obvious casting choices for Max, if they wanted to stunt cast it, they might as well go for the lest obvious choice in the free world.

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#12

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:17pm

first 'the hoff' and now this!

#13

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:17pm

He would be a better Billy in Chicago but I would love to see him as Max just for fun :)

Can he even sing?

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#14

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:19pm

Yeah he can sing and tap dance. He wouldn't let anyone forget during his illfated talk show.



And I'm sorry but a part of me thinks that Mel has his tounge in his cheek when approving these casting changes. I can see him making fun of himself and us and loving it.

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#15

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:22pm

I can picture him in the role. But I can picture him better as Billy in CHicago.

Why didn't Hasselhoff do the show on broadway? That would've brought in more people!

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#16

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:48pm

I wasn't such a fan of Nathan Lane, so perhaps I'd like Tony.

#17

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 6:56pm

Tony plays "Tony" in everything he does. So if they're looking for an Italian from Brooklyn telling stories about his family, who think's he can sing like Sinatra and slips in a few lightweight boxing moves and calls it dancing...then Tony Danza is perfect....for a laugh.

His one man show highlighting what he's all about was little more than "Taxi in a Tux". (He could also use a few lessons in manners).

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#18

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:27pm

Is he nice in person?

And what happened to his talk show? Was it cancelled?

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re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:30pm

yeah it was cancelled. I personally didn't like his talkshow but I loved him. He seemed so sweet.
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Updated On: 11/17/06 at 09:30 PM

#20

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:37pm

Hm. I didn't even notice. I usually watched re runs anyway.

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#21

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:42pm

yeah...it was cancelled last year. I think his time slot was replaced with Rachel Ray's show but I'm not sure...

#22

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:44pm

Ugh. I hate Rachel Ray's show. She's so cocky! Tony Danza wa- .....wait....

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#23

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/17/06 at 11:34pm

Ahh, a moment please....Danza? Live professional theater?!??? No.

No, no, NO. Never.

Next!

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#24

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/18/06 at 3:18am

Sad noooos...

#25

re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'

Posted: 11/18/06 at 8:18am

He's had his face pulled back so many times that I personally think his best shot is leading the cast of a revival of PACIFIC OVERTURES.

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