Well, it's not a particular voice so much I think, as it is the way the dialogue calls for phrases to be spoken. I guess it might work under the right direction, but it's all moot. Aside from the dancing, he is simply too old for Riff. That may be more what I'm thinking of when I say I just can't see him in the part. And again, if/when Adam returns to Broadway, like I said I'd prefer to see him in a role that showcases his voice more so than the role of Riff would.
And yeah, I think the emphasis that is put on the tap dancing has varied with the actor's comfort with it. It's just as I was thinking of dancing, the thought came to my mind. I would kind of like to see Adam do a bit of tap dancing though.
Hehe on the Merry Men thing

Well okay...what about him starring as Robin Hood in a new Broadway production?

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Updated On: 2/18/06 at 02:40 PM