YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Casting Thoughts?

Haven't Matthew and Kristin both expressed interest in this project when it becomes a reality? I'm pretty sure I read in an interview that Cheno really wanted to do the show.

the monster- raymond mcleod (wreck from the wonderful town revival)
the doctor- raul esparza
igor- norbert leo butz? (you need someone really funny)
the fiance- julia murney(sp?)
the assistant- cady huffman, or well any of the ullas
frau blucher- patti lupone, or carole shelley

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Kristin wants the role so badly! You can tell. She named her dog Maddie after Madeline Kahn so yeah...

Yeah, Butz would make a good Igor also, and I like the idea of Will Ferrell as the inspector.

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and remember it's pronounced "eye-gore"......Bart is too big....Butz could pull it off

As thios is my favorite movie of all time, they had better cast it right, or I will have the biggest hissy fit, this side of Chicago!

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Anybody but Broderick - unless they make Victor a nerd, that seems to be the only role he plays well anymore.

Unless Madeline Kahn's old part (Elizabeth) is expanded significantly, I doubt Cheno would take it. She must have her eyes on Terri Garr's part, Inga, who has a lot more screen time in the movie. I think I would prefer Sherie Rene Scott over Cheno anyway, but I might get shot on this board for suggesting this.

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Actually Matthew, possibly.

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Doogie, I agree completely. I think that Broderick is perfect for the role, even though some cannot manage to see this.

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Some people have really good ideas here. Here is my list

Monster- Harvey-I don't know if he would actually take a part that small, but he would be hilarious. Can't you just imagine him making those grunting noises, along with singing and dancing to "Putting on the Ritz"

Frankenstein- Matthew Broderick is the obvious choice of course after playing another Gene Wilder part in Producers, but I really like the idea of Raul. I can just see him playing the mad scientist.

Eyegor-I love Roger Bart and he would be so good in this part. I could also see Norbert. I think it's safe to say that whoever plays this part will have a good shot at winning best featured actor Tony

Elizabet-I don't think Kristin Chenoweth would be the best choice for this part. She would be funny, but she wouldn't be my first choice. I really like the idea of Julia Murney.

Inga-If you want to stick with the whole "lets bring everyone from Producers to this show" idea, then anyone who has played Ulla could easily play Inga. I think Kelli O'Hara has the perfect look for the role. I've only seen her in Piazza though, can she be really goofy? If she can, she would be so good. Sherie Renee would be good also. It depends on what type of voice they make Inga have. I can see Kelli singing "Role in ze hay", but if they make Inga into a belter, Sheri would be wonderful

Frau Blaucher-Patti would be PERFECT. I'm not a fan of hers, but I think this is one part she would be perfect for

Inspector-Will Ferrel would be hilarious. I can just see him doing the bits with the fake arm.

Personally, I woud rather see Bernadette Peters instead of Chenoweth in the Madeline Kan role. And please, no Broderick. Anyone but Lane or Broderick. There are thousands of other talented actors out there.

Martin Short is scary. I can't look at him. He freaks me out.

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I think Hunter Foster would be great in the title role... he said himself that he'd love to do it. And how about Christian Borle as Eyegor? He'd be perfect!

Updated On: 6/27/05 at 09:51 PM