Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
#1Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:12amDoes anyone know why Kyle Dean Massey is leaving Pippin? I haven't seen anything about it and I am sad to see him go. Anyone?
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#2Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:17amBecause they're stunt casting the guy from The Voice.
#2Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:21am
So they kick him out/end his contract? I have a feeling Pippin will fall flat on its face with this change... 
In fact, I was planning to book tickets for Nov 17, but when I saw this I changed to a different show.
#3Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:33amIt's extremely doubtful he's being "kicked out" or having his contract terminated. He was probably signed as an interim casting while the details of the next Pippin were worked out.
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theaternut
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/4/03
#4Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:39am
He is not being kicked out. Who knows. He might pop up in the tour. These producers are very loyal to the people they hire and keep using them in all their shows.
Updated On: 9/30/14 at 11:39 AM
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#5Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:42amBecause he doesn't love you!!
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Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#6Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 11:56am
Because his contract is up, pure and simple. And in terms of stunt casting the guy from The Voice, if he ends up being good, is it still stunt casting or just good casting?
Updated On: 9/30/14 at 11:56 AM
#7Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 12:03pmAs someone mentioned, I guess Kyle Dean Massey could possibly take part in the Pippin tour at some point (especially if the intended tour Pippin doesn't work out).
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#8Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 12:15pm
"I was planning to book tickets for Nov 17, but when I saw this I changed to a different show."
That seems a bit odd. What if THE VOICE guy turns out to be fantastic? I really don't understand why everyone has their knickers in a bunch over this casting. We haven't even seen the poor guy yet.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#9Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 3:35pmI guess people are having strong reactions because he has never acted before, is unattractive (a user called him an Ewok!) and he is short. Not really leading man status, you know? Or, people were spoiled with the beautiful Matthew and Kyle? Not sure.
#10Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 7:51pm^ That was me! LOL. BUT, I actually took it back and said that he looked like a cross between an Ewok and Zelda Rubinstein from Poltergeist. LOL
Darreyl with an L!
#12Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 8:09pmThank you! and....
Darreyl with an L!
#13Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 8:13pmI just don't see the reason to bash someone's looks. It's immature. Besides, It's not like you aren't going to illegally record him in the show and put it on youtube.
#14Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 8:27pmLOL- How do you know what I am going to do? No- I am not going to waste my money on seeing him. So you if I am just plain rude, you are just plain wrong. LOL
Darreyl with an L!
#15Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 8:30pmOkay sweetie. Whatever you say...
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Showface
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#17Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:14pmI personally think the guy from the voice looks a little too old/mature to play Pippin.
#18Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 9:53pm
Nonetheless, Pretending to be in middle school and calling people names that have to do with how they look is unacceptable.
Updated On: 9/30/14 at 09:53 PM
#19Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 10:05pm^ I'm glad other people realize that commenting on people's looks is rude. There was one Jeremy Jordan vs Matthew Morrison for Finding Neverland thread where someone called Morrison "odd looking." Hateful comments like that are about as low as you can go.
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#20Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 10:18pm^ LMFAO!!! Take the stick out your ass and learn to take a joke.
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evic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
#21Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 10:51pmLike the Weisslers care about casting asomeone who is right for the part or has any experience for Broadway? Wendy Williams ,Usher, Melanie Griffith, That Canadian Ice Skater, et. al.
#22Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 9/30/14 at 10:58pm^ Ugghh- Wendy Williams, now that was a theatre performance I would like to forget. LOL
Darreyl with an L!
#23Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 10/1/14 at 10:28am^ that was NO theatre performance
#24Why is Kyle Dean Massey leaving Pippin?
Posted: 10/1/14 at 10:28am^ that was NO theatre performance
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