Tony Danza in "The Producers"
Tony Danza in "The Producers"
#1Tony 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.
Julian2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#1re: 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?
#2re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:54pmOh Jeez! Although, this may not be the worst. It seems Mel wants to keep the show up until "Young Frankenstein" wants to move in.
#3re: 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.
mijofly19
Broadway Star Joined: 6/14/05
#4re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 2:58pmI'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.
timote316
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/04
#6re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:01pmI wonder how they'll alter the finale. "Leo and Tony" doesn't have the same rhythm as "Leo and Max"
#7re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:03pmI'm really surprised the Weissler's never grabbed him for Chicago. At least I think Billy is a better fit.
#8re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:04pmI saw the headline "Danze to head to the land of has-beens" and I thought "Oh, he's going to be in CHICAGO!" Wrong!
#9re: 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 
#10re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:09pmWhile 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.
ILUVTOMG
Stand-by Joined: 8/8/06
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#12re: 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?
#13re: 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.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#14re: 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!
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#15re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 3:48pmI wasn't such a fan of Nathan Lane, so perhaps I'd like Tony.
#16re: 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).
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#17re: 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?
#18re: 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. 
*edited for spelling
Updated On: 11/17/06 at 09:30 PM
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#19re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:37pmHm. I didn't even notice. I usually watched re runs anyway.
#20re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:42pmyeah...it was cancelled last year. I think his time slot was replaced with Rachel Ray's show but I'm not sure...
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#21re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/17/06 at 9:44pmUgh. I hate Rachel Ray's show. She's so cocky! Tony Danza wa- .....wait....
virgil blessing2
Leading Actor Joined: 7/12/04
#22re: 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!
Ghosthost999
Understudy Joined: 4/5/06
#24re: Tony Danza in 'The Producers'
Posted: 11/18/06 at 8:18amHe'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.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
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