What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
morethan just malice
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#1What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 1:44pmJust wondering...
#2What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 1:48pmWhat is there really to think about? He's an actor. Looking at the pictures, he seems to be happy to be in this show. Love the picture with the pink luggage.
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#2What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 2:02pmWhat is the point of this question?
#3What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 2:15pmI think it's fine since he did so much, um, research for the role.
#4What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 2:40pmHe's a very talented actor and I think he will be great. I also fail to see the point of this question.
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#5What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 2:55pmDumb a*s
morethan just malice
Understudy Joined: 1/13/07
#6What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:05pm
My question was not meant anything bad about Will; he's an incredible actor/singer/presence and uber-free with his (and others') sexuality, which makes him perfect for the role! I was thrilled he was going to do it for so many more reasons. However, I posed the question after looking at the pictures just posted, and I thought he looked uncomfortable or exaggerated, especially compared to the ease/look of the other actors. So, I wondered if anybody else had thoughts about this. I didn't want my question to be specific because I didn't want to narrow the question and responses but to see if any body else had any thoughts of it.
I can see why I got so many on the defensive, however!
#7What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:09pm
I saw him in the last days of HAIR, and noticed that he couldn't keep his hands off the body of one of the guys in the cast.
Himself.
#8What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:28pm
What do you all think of Nathan Lane playing straight?
Just wondering....
Sounds like a pretty fing stupid question, doesn't it?
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Bunnie
Swing Joined: 5/24/06
#9What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:34pm
I agree he does appear to look a li' uncomfortable/unconvincing in most of the shots. I LOVE WILL SWENSON & EVERY ACTING JOB HE"S DONE! (Love Hair especially,l his Morman DVD movies and all the work he has done with kids choruses) I also was looking at the photos & for some reason he looked less comfortable than the others. I could care less if he is straight or gay, (I know he has announced he is straight), I am still a fan and looking forward to a FABULOUS RUN OF PRIsCILLA!
Updated On: 9/25/10 at 03:34 PM
LegallyBroadway2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/19/10
#10What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:34pmhow dare he
morethan just malice
Understudy Joined: 1/13/07
#11What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:35pmWell, if Nathan Lane played straight poorly, and you had that opinion, then I would ask you to post that. But, I wish all of you who are prone to call me names, etc, stop posting. If you don't understand the question or if you're perturbed because you think I'm being spiteful, or whatever, just move on. But, If you had any thoughts about the answer of the post (not the question), I'd love to hear it.
#12What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:39pm
I've already contacted Hunter about starting a FB page "give the gay roles back to the gays".
I look forward to all of your support.
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#13What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:45pmOther then a few pictures. You have seen Will Playing this gay character? Has anyone yet?
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morethan just malice
Understudy Joined: 1/13/07
#14What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 3:48pmSNAFU, that is a question about the question, not an answer.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#15What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:06pm
I think he looks perfectly comfortable in those pics.
#16What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:10pm
morethen your question is about a performance that no one has seen yet.
That is my point.
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#17What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:14pmI think he looks perfectly comfortable in the pictures also. Stop nit picking.
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#18What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:16pm
What really has me concerned is all those white women playing Spanish characters in Women On The Verge!
Patti especially looks really uncomfortable.
What do you guys think? I mean, I know no one has seen it, but the press photos tell the whole story. Right?
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Updated On: 9/25/10 at 04:16 PM
chellie
Stand-by Joined: 6/7/10
#19What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:26pmYeah...I mean, what were they thinking? He should know better than to pretend to be something he's not. And on a STAGE, in front of 2,000 people, no less! What nerve.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#20What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:27pm
And how do we feel about Gavin Creel being in love with women (Millie, Hair, etc.)?
I could care less....it's acting. I can't wait to see it.
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These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
morethan just malice
Understudy Joined: 1/13/07
#21What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:32pm
Wow, my question really did spark a disgust! Tazber, if the show/roll call for authentic performances of Spanish women, and these singers weren't excellent in portraying that, then your response has merit. The show is a farce, so anything goes in this production (and I can't wait to see it fly).
Now, I asked people about their thoughts of Will Swenson playing gay in the part. This would be similar to asking people what their thoughts would be of Bernadette in Night Music before any one has seen it. Most of us can imagine what she would be like, and for me, I like wondering. Again, to clarify my questioning, I imagined Will portraying superbly gay (authentically and loudly gay), but when I saw the photos I thought I saw some uncomfortableness (not that he is homophobic, but I would imagine that any heterosexual man would after a while feel a bit uncomfortable/tired (unconsciously) hugging, kissing, acting gay.
So, I think it could bring up a point that self-accepting gay men will not portray that hint of uncomfortableness (check out the ease of Nick Adams).
I'm not trying to make any discrimination remarks but just see if anybody had any thoughts about all this. I suppose we could say the same about witnessing Kelsey Grammer. I suppose I think I have some sort of gaydar detector for truth, and I don't necessarily get a complete performance when I see straight people playing gay. But, again, I'm not trying to say anything specific, I was curious if others had any initial reactions to all this.
#22What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:39pm
Not to be nasty or sarcastic, but you seem to have already answered your question. You said you imagined him playing the part "superbly".
Maybe he was tired during the shoot. Who knows. But again, I think he looks fine. I don't think "gaydar' has anything to do with it. I mean, how do you want him to look? Shot mid snap while saying "hey girl!" Then you would say that he is mocking gays or something. I am sorry but the question and the explanation really don't make much sense. So many straight actors have played gay parts and done fine. I don't think you can question his performance from a photo shoot.
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morethan just malice
Understudy Joined: 1/13/07
#23What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:40pm
If Gavin couldn't play a heterosexual young man who was erotically and romantically attracted to a woman, then no, I don't think he should play this (regardless of how great his acting skills and how nice of guy he is). To Gavin's credit, I believed he hit it spot on. I like to see real, in depth performances of truth, and when I saw Will next to Nick, it was apparent who was straight and who was gay (my initial reaction). And, yes, you're right, Will is not being a character while taking these photos, he is being Will, but then why be uncomfortable (I see it, others don't, I understand). And, then when he was acting "gay," he is exaggerated.
So, yes, I will hold off on making any conclusions until I see the show. I was just wondering...
#24What do you all think of Will Swenson playing gay in Priscilla?
Posted: 9/25/10 at 4:52pmQuite honestly, I think Nick looks more unconfortable than any of them, especially in the pics with the luggage.
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