Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

#1

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:02pm

Ok, so everyone had heard or read the article about Kelsey Grammer switching roles in "La Cage Aux Folles" come Fall....However, here is the question that is bugging me.

Who will replace Grammer as Georges should he switch (and also if this revival lasts until then)???

I honestly can't think of anyone, help me here!

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#2

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:09pm

Patti LuPone.

#3

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:12pm

One of the girls from The First Wives Club.

Pending that doesn't transfer and open in the fall.

#4

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:24pm

David Hyde Pierce would be a good idea, box office-wise. When's his Warchus production due?

#5

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 1:59pm

David Hyde Pierce actually doesn't sound like a bad idea...I like it.

What about Paulo Szot? (or is that just plain terrible)

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#6

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:19pm

"David Hyde Pierce would be a good idea, box office-wise. When's his Warchus production due?"

La Bete is due to transfer in early Sept. I'm not sure, but I believe it will run until Feb. I know it's limited - just not sure how long.

Hopefully, DHP will have time to jump into How to Succeed - which is what I would like to see happen.

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#7

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:20pm

Georges is supposed to be the butch one, and you want David Hyde Pierce?

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#8

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:24pm

What about Paulo Szot? (or is that just plain terrible)

Paulo Szot was rumored to be playing Georges before Grammer was announced. He'd be great, but I don't think this is a possibility anymore.

Boyd Gaines? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? As long as Grammer is in the cast, they don't need another star name.

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#9

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:31pm

Boyd Gaines? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

Would a 4-time Tony winner (even one who isn't a "star") be a replacement?

#10

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:35pm

Mr Gaines has been a replacement on several occasions. He was the first replacement for Clifford Bradshaw in the long-running Cabaret revival. Granted, he only had two Tonys then, but still...

Personally, I'd LOVE to see Andre de Shields as Georges.

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#11

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 2:51pm

Your grammar is the thing that's bothering me the most.

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#12

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 3:47pm

Jesus will be the replacement.

#13

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 4:32pm

How about Ted Danson? If he would do it, it would be great, they were on CHEERS together, of course.

Updated On: 4/17/10 at 04:32 PM

#14

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 4:41pm

Patrick Stewart

#15

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 4:50pm

It may not even be an issue. Kelsey said that it probably won't happen. It would be too hard to rehearse the role and perform Georges at night. If he did, he'd have to take some serious time off from the show and come back later.

#16

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 6:31pm

David Hyde Pierce actually doesn't sound like a bad idea...I like it.

It could work, though I am sure it would weird out the Frasier fans that the once-brothers would now be lovers. Add me onto the list of Paulo Szot supporters.

Updated On: 4/17/10 at 06:31 PM

#17

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 6:45pm

Though the Weisslers aren't the lead producers, I would still expect a B or C-list television name.

Updated On: 4/17/10 at 06:45 PM

#18

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/17/10 at 9:02pm

I would have liked to see Jonathan Pryce tackle it. He may be a bit too old now.

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#19

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/18/10 at 1:53pm

Why douglas hodge of course!

#20

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/18/10 at 3:39pm

Jonathan Pryce would be outstanding...

#21

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/18/10 at 4:16pm

I just can't see Grammar in the other role so if he doesn't end up doing it, it's fine with me. Let's just get Justin Bieber in there and keep it running for a while.

#22

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/18/10 at 4:18pm

In all seriousness, I'm surprised Nathan Lane has never done the role. I'd really love to see him do it.

#23

Who going to replace Grammer as Georges when he switches to Albin?

Posted: 4/18/10 at 5:34pm

I hope Kelsey will look at Douglas and realize that he could never do that role justice.

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