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Post by Mark on Feb 15, 2016 11:49:53 GMT
Bad choice in my opinion.
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Post by avenueqresident on Feb 15, 2016 14:06:01 GMT
Don't think he's the right fit. Would sell tickets for sure thanks to his fanbase, but as someone already mentioned, I think Hadley Fraser would be a better choice.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 14:10:14 GMT
Oh I'd adore Hadley in this-that's exactly the kind of person I was trying to think of but failing to fit a name to.
I already upset one of his hardcore fans this morning by expressing (entirely politely) that the casting of Boe would personally put me off seeing it again.
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 15, 2016 14:21:41 GMT
Boe is a total no-no. Doesnt have the right voice.
Hadley Fraser and LMK would be a perfect fit for me.
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Post by viserys on Feb 15, 2016 14:21:58 GMT
Oh yeah, Hadley Fraser, count me in
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 15, 2016 14:34:02 GMT
If he is set to join the brodaway production at least we will have reports on what he's like in the role before it gets here. Though i thought they had only just replaced Matthew Morrison with someone just a few weeks ago?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 14:41:22 GMT
Oh yeah, Hadley Fraser, count me in For pretty much anything where he's concerned
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Post by Flim Flam on Feb 15, 2016 15:23:38 GMT
Oh yeah, Hadley Fraser, count me in For pretty much anything where he's concerned Ooh yes! Totally agree.
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Post by littlesally on Feb 15, 2016 15:45:40 GMT
Just listened to this for the first time. Not sure what to think. Reminded me of Mary Poppins (movie and musical). Maybe it will grow on me?
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 15, 2016 16:09:45 GMT
If he is set to join the brodaway production at least we will have reports on what he's like in the role before it gets here. Though i thought they had only just replaced Matthew Morrison with someone just a few weeks ago? Yes, but Tony Yazbeck was always meant to be a limited run.
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Post by ali973 on Feb 15, 2016 16:49:03 GMT
of all of the men who played/lined up to play the lead so far, Tony Yazbeck is by far the best choice as far as I'm concerned. I've never been a fan of Jeremy Jordan but I've heard clips of his singing, and he sounded amazing. Matthew M. was just way too annoying for words on Glee, and that is the only thing I can think of when I associate him with anything.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 15, 2016 16:50:50 GMT
I saw Matthew Morrison and he was so unrecognizable that I didn't even think of Glee most of the time. Granted, I've only ever seen one episode of Glee.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 18, 2016 17:55:31 GMT
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Post by Raven on Feb 18, 2016 20:19:27 GMT
Hmm, interesting choice if it's true. I don't think Alfie Boe would be too old, he looks a little "old" as Valjean but would probably look younger as Barrie. I also think his "Neverland" would be dreamy. Doesn't seem as weird a choice as Josh Groban doing Pierre on Broadway in the War and Peace-pop musical. That said, I also don't really think he'd be right for the role, I can't put my finger on it why. Be happy to give him a chance though. I enjoyed the show in New York (didn't see Morrison though, his understudy was on). I'm the same in the fact I don't think he'd be right for the role although I can't really specify why! I would also still go to see the show and give it a go, purely because I love the music. Would be interesting to hear the casting rumours for Sylvia Llewelyn-Davies.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 18, 2016 22:25:51 GMT
His 'scottish' accent /attempt was truly atrocious. He'd be booed off stage here if he reprised his role. of all of the men who played/lined up to play the lead so far, Tony Yazbeck is by far the best choice as far as I'm concerned. I've never been a fan of Jeremy Jordan but I've heard clips of his singing, and he sounded amazing. Matthew M. was just way too annoying for words on Glee, and that is the only thing I can think of when I associate him with anything.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 19, 2016 8:48:44 GMT
His 'scottish' accent /attempt was truly atrocious. He'd be booed off stage here if he reprised his role. of all of the men who played/lined up to play the lead so far, Tony Yazbeck is by far the best choice as far as I'm concerned. I've never been a fan of Jeremy Jordan but I've heard clips of his singing, and he sounded amazing. Matthew M. was just way too annoying for words on Glee, and that is the only thing I can think of when I associate him with anything. Who's accent are you talking about?
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Post by Raven on Feb 19, 2016 20:08:50 GMT
His 'scottish' accent /attempt was truly atrocious. He'd be booed off stage here if he reprised his role. Who's accent are you talking about? I think Mr Barnaby is referring to Matthew Morrison.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 20, 2016 0:42:23 GMT
I sure am
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Post by carmella1 on Feb 20, 2016 3:14:51 GMT
Alfie Boe??? I really do not see him. Bad casting. As the producer I could see it, but not as Barrie.
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 20, 2016 5:43:42 GMT
I love Alfie Boe but couldn't see it either. I think Hadley Fraser (as suggested by others on hrre) would be a lot more suitable. I just don't hear Boe's voice singing the music.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2016 9:57:24 GMT
I sure love a theatre community that will condemn a performer's performance before he's even started rehearsals.
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 20, 2016 10:09:27 GMT
I sure love a theatre community that will condemn a performer's performance before he's even started rehearsals. Hardly condemning, just expressing an opinion. I think he's a VERY talented performer, but not my personal first pick for the role. Others can and do disagree. And besides, the casting isn't even official yet so really it'sall just speculation. He's an actor after all, I've no doubt he'd be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2016 10:11:37 GMT
I sure love a theatre community that will condemn a performer's performance before he's even started rehearsals. Hardly condemning, just expressing an opinion. I think he's a VERY talented performer, but not my personal first pick for the role. Others can and do disagree. And besides, the casting isn't even official yet so really it'sall just speculation. He's an actor after all, I've no doubt he'd be fine. True. It is happening though. He's closing the show on Broadway.
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 20, 2016 10:15:25 GMT
Oh really? Very interesting. I saw the show a few weeks ago and Tony Yazbeck really stood out amongst the rest of the cast (along with LMK). Will be interesting to see what Boe brings to the table. It'll certainly be nice to see him in something that's not Les Mis!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2016 10:17:10 GMT
Hardly condemning, just expressing an opinion. I think he's a VERY talented performer, but not my personal first pick for the role. Others can and do disagree. And besides, the casting isn't even official yet so really it'sall just speculation. He's an actor after all, I've no doubt he'd be fine. True. It is happening though. He's closing the show on Broadway. Closing? When is that happening?
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Post by Raven on Feb 20, 2016 16:43:55 GMT
I sure love a theatre community that will condemn a performer's performance before he's even started rehearsals. We aren't really condemning Alfie Boe, just expressing our own personal opinions on how we think he'll fit in the role if the speculation turned out to be true and he was cast. Most of us have said that although he wasn't the first person who would spring in our heads to fit the role of J.M Barrie we would be happy to give him a shot. There's no harm in sharing a personal opinion about an actor. It's not like we are throwing around abuse on here. This is purely a debate sharing our views on who we'd like to see and if we think Alfie would be right for the role. At the end of the day, that's all down to the producers.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 20, 2016 20:38:37 GMT
I've always found Alfie Boe a bit... Wallace and Grommit.
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Post by The Matthew on Feb 20, 2016 23:06:34 GMT
Whenever I hear Alfie Boe mentioned it makes me think of a giant head in a tank.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 21, 2016 16:06:16 GMT
Well he's definitely joining the Broadway production. Baz has tweeted a pic of Alfie with LMK, starts March 29th.
Remains to be seen if he opens the show here too like the paper said.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2016 17:21:38 GMT
Wow I didn't expect him to be joining that soon... will be very interesting to see him in the role! And if it is true he is due to close the show too, then it makes the rumours of Laura transferring all the more realistic!
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