Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
#1Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 5:10pm
Ok so this is one of my favorite characters and he has a great song at the end. So who should play him? So many good choices. Discuss.
Updated On: 11/18/08 at 05:10 PM
hpeabody930
Featured Actor Joined: 9/8/08
#2re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 5:26pmIt's not gonna happen, but I would love to see David Hibbard in it.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#2re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 5:30pm
A shortlist:
Danny Burstein
Jordan Gelber
Christopher Fitzgerald
Michael Leon Wooley
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#3re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 5:52pmBlake Hammond
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Stand-by Joined: 7/16/08
#4re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:09pm
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#5re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:32pm
This will never, never, never happen in a million years, and in terms of vocal style, it's a terrible idea, but...
Michael Ball. Sorry. Just had to say it. He's funny, he's appropriately rotund for the role, and he does a pretty good version of "Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat."
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#6re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:36pmErnie Sabella. Except, I'm sure he's played it before.
#7re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:36pmIn the odd chance that Neil Patrick Harris decided to come back to the stage, he'd be fantastic, IMHO.
#8re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:39pmI think NPH would be a wonderful Benny, but as Nicely? He's just too small and slight.
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
dg22894
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/22/08
#9re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:42pm
Walter Bobbie or Clive Rowe again
Kevin Chamberlain
Updated On: 11/18/08 at 06:42 PM
#10re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 6:55pmKevin Chamberlain
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#11re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:14pmLea DiLaria (sp?)
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#12re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:16pmI like the way you think, Dollypop!
In my pants, she has burst like the music of angels, the light of the sun! --Marius Pantsmercy
LuPonatic
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/06
#13re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:24pmPaul Vogt?
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#14re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:28pmLea has played male roles before and was very effective as Marryin' Sam in LI'L ABNER a ffew years ago.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#15re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:43pmI vote for Walter Bobbie...he was excellent.
Nydiva
Understudy Joined: 5/15/03
#16re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 7:54pm
Well, since you asked - Daniel Marcus, who is currently rocking the rafters at Pal Joey with his big, beautiful belt!
Nydiva
#17re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 8:03pm
Another for Ernie Sabella. He was in the 1992 revival, but he didn't play Nicely. He might be too old though.
Updated On: 11/18/08 at 08:03 PM
#18re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 8:16pmDidn't Michael Musto suggest Stew a few months ago? Not that I'm advocating it, just wanted to bring it up.
#19re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 8:21pm
Hey LuPonatic!
Great minds think alike!
I tossed Paul's name out in another thread about this a while ago.
He's the best choice so far!
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willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#20re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 8:29pmooh Ernie Sabella would be good...and I also kinda like the Kevin Chamberlin idea
hpeabody930
Featured Actor Joined: 9/8/08
#21re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 8:30pmBrooks Ashmanskas?
#22re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 10:00pmi heard that tituss burgess was cast.
#23re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 10:32pm
No.
Not Titus Burgess.
Please not Titus Burgess.
Please.
Chris Fitzgerald was a great idea, as was Chamberlain- both of them can actually act.
#24re: Who should play Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls?
Posted: 11/18/08 at 10:41pmNO NOT TITUS!! I say bring back Ken Page!
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