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re: Hugh Jackman as BARNUM?

Posted by:	Bwayguy 03:09 pm EST 01/16/14
In reply to:	re: Hugh Jackman as BARNUM? - perfectlyfrank 02:58 pm EST 01/16/14

James is one of the most versatile actors out there. As far as charisma, how about Shrek or Wild Party? Also, his voice for these songs would be perfection. As far as walking a tightrope, I don't believe that it's "written" into the script is it? I'm sure they would figure something out.

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re: Hugh Jackman as BARNUM?

Posted by:	perfectlyfrank 11:20 am EST 01/17/14
In reply to:	re: Hugh Jackman as BARNUM? - Bwayguy 03:09 pm EST 01/16/14

I didn't mean to imply that James wasn't extremely talented or charismatic but I'm not sure he commands the stage in the same way that Hugh Jackman or Jim Dale do. Whereas they are more "showman", James, to me, comes from a deeper, more cerebral place. That is not bad - in fact, it's something to be admired. But I don't quite seem him in such a role that totally revolves around the kinetic brilliance of the famous "Prince of Humbug" in the same way that others such as say, Michael Crawford who also made an impact in the role. And actually, the tightrope bit IS an essential part of the show. I can't imagine the show working as well without it.

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