the NEXT boy from oz

i've heard from quite a reliable source that the next boy from oz, once hugh jackman leaves the show is going to be.




drum roll please.......






Ricky Martin!

(no lie!)

Wow...its as if you almost read the mile long thread we've been discussing for weeks....

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Hmmmm. Connick would make sense, and he even collaborated with Allen on a recording of "When I Get My Name In Lights".

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I think Ricky will be awesome if he gets to play Peter Allan. But who knows until you actually see them in that role right?

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Issa...I would, but Harry is what I was told recently as well. Heck, for all I know its going to be Rick Springfield! He is Aussie afterall!

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check out http://www.shockdenialangeracceptance.com and
http://www.rickspringfield.com Rick was great in SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE :)

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Cool. Then can I have your job?

5-6-7-8-1-Good Morning Baltimore!

(Is the musical director allowed to sing along?)

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Even WITH Hugh, the show "doesn't have a chance". It's not a show, it's a way of bilking people of their hard earned money!

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I would have a quiet wager on John Travolta playing the role myself.

Issa....everyone is now saying that this poster is correct. That they have decided Ricky is now a go. PLEASE PLEASE tell me its just a lie! ???? If its true...I hope every ensemble member decides to leave when Hugh leaves...so I don't have to go back!

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I want to see Anthony Warlow play this part, not necessarily because he fits the character but just because I just need to hear that voice again!

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I will be very sad when Hugh exits, however, I feel it's a GREAT show and I welcome Ricky Martin to the role! Only time will tell if he's the next Peter Allen...

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Updated On: 2/13/04 at 11:26 AM

Calling Piglet from London:

Darlin' --- Sorry to be tardy in responding but have been airborne and traveling since quickie trip to U.S. for von Essen show and final Broadway "Taboo".

Well, frankly, I don't know who you are talking to at BFO...but it is now Sunday afternoon here in merry ol' England - and even from here, the answer is still NO RICKY. TPTB didn't even take his demands seriously...more of a big giggle (if not total amazement...conversely, I know Ricky pretty well and I wasn't the least bit amazed by his demands...no, not in the LEAST!)

Still looking at the other mystery man - although none of the guesses discussed on this site...(ie. Stamos, Connick, Banderas, Travolta, etc.) is the one I'm referring to. Travolta is the closest though - same type of career.

But nothing new to report on progress in the replacement search so the less said the better.

Now, maybe if Ricky totally changes his stance, he'll get the role in the end. As of today, the deal is dead ....BUT tomorrow is another day!

Don't forget, the same producer changed his mind about keeping "Gypsy" open!

Updated On: 2/15/04 at 11:03 AM