Topic: THE DONUT KING (Read 52980 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #150 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:30:12 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 26, 2007, 07:08:20 AM

This from another message board:

"Austin Miller is gay. He was responsible for the breakup of collaborators (HAIRSPRAY) and long time couple, Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman."

Not saying anything except what I've heard.

Here's my question: So what?

If Wittman and Shaiman LOVED each other, a breakup wouldn't be possible.

The sorry truth is, everyone is fair game in love when the couple aren't a strong pair.

What's scandalous about someone moving on?

And who among us DARES cast stones? Hmmmm...

??

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #151 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:31:14 AM »

The theater is RIDDLED with leading ladies seducing their married leading men.

LUMINOUS STARS have done this over and over and over....with nary a scandal.

bk · « **Reply #152 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:31:23 AM »

They didn't cast Stones, they cast Max.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #153 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:31:26 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 26, 2007, 11:06:18 AM

She went to Hollywood and slept with the screenwriter

No challenge there, they're almost as easy as librettists.

der Brucer

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #154 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:31:41 AM »

Why, I myself, hav....umm....

...never mind.

bk · « **Reply #155 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:31:53 AM »

I'm casting stones right now. There are times I've wanted to stone casts, that much I can tell you.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #156 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:32:50 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 26, 2007, 11:31:23 AM

They didn't cast Stones, they cast Max.

Don't mark my words, but I will be AMAZED if the show opens "with" Max in the role of Danny.

At his best, he has always seemed a bit lacking, IMO.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #157 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:35:04 AM »

Austin, at least, could sing and dance light years better than most of the other competitors.

But I guess he just couldn't make the producer laugh enough.

Of course, none of the other males made anyone laugh to my knowledge, either. But then they weren't challenged to do so.

And we all know what a laugh riot that Danny Zucco is.

Wonder who will be the "stunt Danny" during the dance-off? Max sure never gave evidence of having the skill.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #158 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:35:59 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on March 26, 2007, 11:32:50 AM

Don't mark my words, but I will be AMAZED if the show opens "with" Max in the role of Danny.

At his best, he has always seemed a bit lacking, IMO.

At this point, how do you suspect David Ian would be rid of him?

der Brucer

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #159 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:37:08 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 26, 2007, 11:35:59 AM

At this point, how do you suspect David Ian would be rid of him?

der Brucer

Money talks. If Max doesn't walk the walk, I daresay they'd rather go with an alternative than have the show bomb.

It's possible someone will convince Max to bow out rather than disgrace himself in a Broadway debut. That is a viable alternative for everyone.

But...Max MAY prove me wrong. But I will be AMAZED if he does, that's all I am saying.

And I'd be amazed if Austin is cast in another role in this "Grease" production...he'd steal the show every time he would walk on stage.

FJL · « **Reply #160 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:37:10 AM »

DerBrucer - There are no bones to be picked about it. This board has made no secret of wanting career advancement for Cason. If it means we might have to watch him take his clothes off in order for us to be supportive, that's just the way it is.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #161 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:38:01 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 26, 2007, 11:31:53 AM

There are times I've wanted to stone casts, that much I can tell you.

I have visions of you at the VA hospital assaulting the temporarily handicaped.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #162 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:40:47 AM »

Quote from: FJL on March 26, 2007, 11:37:10 AM

DerBrucer - There are no bones to be picked about it. This board has made no secret of wanting career advancement for Cason. If it means we might have to watch him take his clothes off in order for us to be supportive, that's just the way it is.

Well, I could help share the pain

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #163 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:46:18 AM »

Good Afternoon!

Well... I finally folded the three loads of laundry that I did last Thursday. Better late than never!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #164 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:47:01 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 26, 2007, 10:28:24 AM

Jose, the donuts were my faves - the chocolate donuts from Entenmann.

The chocolate cake ones? or the Chocolate frosted ones?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #165 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:48:17 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 26, 2007, 11:46:18 AM

Good Afternoon!

Well... I finally folded the three loads of laundry that I did last Thursday. Better late than never!

Folding is good therapy.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #166 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:48:22 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on March 26, 2007, 11:03:58 AM

So DR JOSE - it's always some young actor. How come it's never some young lighting technician or some young stage hand. Those wacky actors just always get the breaks.

Well, that happens too. And sometimes pit musicians and assistant conductors get into the fray at times.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #167 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:49:34 AM »

Quote from: George on March 26, 2007, 10:56:14 AM

I'm wondering...since they had the "Dannys" sing "Greased Lightning" on the audition, does anyone think (know?) if they would change the stage show and have him sing it and not Kenickie? I can just imaging thunderous throngs of the slacker backers yelling "why didn't he sing the song from the TV show"??

I think in the David Ian production - which is being remounted this summer - "Greased Lightning" is sung by Danny.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #168 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:50:04 AM »

I think I would like Austin better onstage than I do closeup on television.

AND something I sometimes forget......GREASE starts at a reunion for the class of '59, so we are seeing these things through the eyes of the kids returning to school....so their ages being more than "high school" is not quite so jarring.....

Although I don't like the show much..... I think I liked it much better before it became a franchise.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #169 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:50:37 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 26, 2007, 11:49:34 AM

I think in the David Ian production - which is being remounted this summer - "Greased Lightning" is sung by Danny.

Since they seem to be using songs written for the movie, too, there you are.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #170 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:51:22 AM »

Another vote for:

Tarzan's Greatest Adventure with Mr Gordon Scott/aka Mr Vera Miles

Colossus of Rhodes

Jrand73 · « **Reply #171 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:52:57 AM »

DR MBARNUM - did you say that Laurie Mitchell was doing a commentary track for the upcoming DVD release of QUEEN OF OUTER SPACE?

I know Yvette Vickers did one for ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN....with Tom Weaver.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #172 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:55:15 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on March 26, 2007, 11:35:04 AM

Austin, at least, could sing and dance light years better than most of the other competitors.

But I guess he just couldn't make the producer laugh enough.

Of course, none of the other males made anyone laugh to my knowledge, either. But then they weren't challenged to do so.

And we all know what a laugh riot that Danny Zucco is.

Wonder who will be the "stunt Danny" during the dance-off? Max sure never gave evidence of having the skill.

I liked Austin as Link in Hairspray.... I just can't see him as a Danny in Grease.

As far as dancing is concerned, the role of Danny has never, in my experience, been cast as a "singer who dances". More usually as a "singer who moves well". They will be customizing this show around their new stars, and making them look good. Heck, some of those Danny's in the Weissler revival didn't even move well. We'll see what happens.

As for "dance off", it's all about Cha-Cha.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:58:01 AM »

And, finally(?), the show's opening night at the Brooks Atkinson is not scheduled until August 19. There is plenty of time for training, coaching, rehearsals - and press events - before the show even starts rehearsals. And, trust me, "Grease Academy" is back in session as of last night.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #174 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:59:01 AM »

Well, if they're basing the new "Grease" more on the movie than on the play, I have to say that the movie "Cha-Cha" was second to Travolta's "Danny" in the dancing department...and one would assume they would want to go that way on Broadway.

But....This is sounding more and more like a "Grease" I'd avoid like the plague.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #175 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:59:21 AM »

OK - Time for me to head to midtown...

DR FJL - I just have to drop an invoice off at Binder's office, so... I should be on your block around 2:15. I'll call once I'm down there.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #176 on:** March 26, 2007, 11:59:25 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 26, 2007, 11:49:34 AM

I think in the David Ian production - which is being remounted this summer - "Greased Lightning" is sung by Danny.

Is that kinda like having Eva Peron sing "Another Suitcase in Another Hall" in the movie?

FJL · « **Reply #177 on:** March 26, 2007, 12:00:08 PM »

To continue a theme, is Cha-Cha any relation to hee-hah?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #178 on:** March 26, 2007, 12:00:12 PM »

Oh...

Laters...

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #179 on:** March 26, 2007, 12:00:56 PM »

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