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| Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 10:15 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Boroff: Sweeney: Groban+Ashford - ryhog 02:59 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| Groban strikes me as bizarre casting and I am not looking forward to his pop-bari-tenor vocals. I know he's done theatre and that he has deep respect for Sondheim, but he seems completely off for this role. I know he's in his early 40s now, but he still reads somewhat boyish. How are his dramatic acting chops? I've only seen him on screen hamming it up and I'll admit he's got pretty good comedic timing, but he doesn't seem at all 'heavy' enough for Sweeney. Is he really that big of a draw that they couldn't find someone more suitable for the role? I'm relieved to hear there will be a full orchestra, though, conveniently, there's no definition of what a full orchestra's size is. It won't take much to dwarf the orchestras of the revivals. |
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| re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... | |
| Posted by: StageLover 08:31 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - DistantDrumming 10:15 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| "and I am not looking forward to his pop-bari-tenor vocals." The good news is, no one's forcing you to go. |
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| re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 09:55 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - StageLover 08:31 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
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| I mean, sure. But, we're allowed to express disappointment in what (it appears) many of us find puzzling casting for the title role in what might be the first 'full production value' revival of a beloved Sondheim classic on Broadway. I have nothing against Grobanites and their devotion to this man even though I personally find him milquetoast and dull. But, he's essentially his generation's king of easy listening. I don't think it should be a shock that many of us are disappointed in this casting. It's not a stretch to think this could be the last major revival of Sweeney in some people's lifetimes, so a desire to get it right isn't unfair. I'll happily eat my hat if he turns out to surprise us, but I have very strong doubts and will be interested to learn more about understudies and standbys. |
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| re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 12:27 pm EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - DistantDrumming 09:55 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
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| It's not a stretch to think this could be the last major revival of Sweeney in some people's lifetimes, so a desire to get it right isn't unfair. Every revival of anything is the last major revival in some people's lifetimes. Are you just talking about yourself, lol? |
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| Groban cannot act | |
| Posted by: manchurch03104 07:11 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - DistantDrumming 10:15 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| I agree with you. Bad casting choice. Sweeney, Jr. for sure. | |
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| re: Groban cannot act | |
| Posted by: jeffef 10:24 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Groban cannot act - manchurch03104 07:11 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
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| What do you base this assessment upon? I was first introduced to him on Allie McBeal. Very convincing. Excellent voice. It will all come down to direction. I didn’t get to see him in Natasha… |
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| Everyone can act | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 07:14 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Groban cannot act - manchurch03104 07:11 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
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| We’re all innately capable of good acting. Josh is no exception. | |
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| re: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... | |
| Posted by: TGWW 05:27 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - DistantDrumming 10:15 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| Dude, Sondheim approved Johnny Depp for Sweeney, you have nothing to worry about. | |
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| I'm not sure what I might have been joking about. | |
| Posted by: ryhog 11:14 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
| In reply to: Bizarre, but.... you're joking.... - DistantDrumming 10:15 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| I am wondering if you posted in the wrong place? | |
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| re: I'm not sure what I might have been joking about. | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 11:35 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
| In reply to: I'm not sure what I might have been joking about. - ryhog 11:14 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| No, not at all. It's just a Sondheim lyric (from Night Music). "Bizarre" was the first word that came to mind when reading about Groban's casting. | |
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| re: I'm not sure what I might have been joking about. | |
| Posted by: ryhog 12:08 am EDT 08/24/22 | |
| In reply to: re: I'm not sure what I might have been joking about. - DistantDrumming 11:35 pm EDT 08/23/22 | |
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| Ah, I knew the quote, just didn't understand the application but it's all good. | |
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