Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
burnsy
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#1Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 11:37am
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/12287
Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
By: Brian Scott Lipton · Dec 12, 2007 · New York
Sebastian Arcelus will succeed Daniel Reichard in the role of Bob Gaudio in the Broadway hit Jersey Boys on Thursday, January 10. The show currently stars Michael Longoria, Christian Hoff, and J. Robert Spencer.
Arcelus is currently playing the role of Fiyero in Wicked. His other Broadway credits include Rent and Good Vibrations and he has appeared in productions of The Full Monty, Aida, and Floyd Collins.
The show, which tells the story of the music group The Four Seasons, is directed by Des McAnuff. It was first produced at the La Jolla Playhouse and opened at Broadway's August Wilson Theater on November 6, 2005. It won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical.
#2re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:03pm
Congrats to him!
It's great that he has something else lined up after WICKED (which he leaves REALLY soon! Where is the official word on his replacement?)
iheartamc10
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#2re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:04pmI'm sorry...but is anyone else kind of shocked by this casting choice??? I just don't see him in this role at all. I love his voice, he's so talented...but I just don't see him as Bob!
#3re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:04pmWOW! I can't WAIT to see what that's gonna be like!!
#4re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:06pm
I'm actually really excited by this news 
!
Yankeefan007
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#5re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:08pmHe's actually leaving this coming Sunday, I believe.
#6re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:09pm
iheartamc10 - The real question should be is there a haircut in his future?! C'mon, let's focus on the more important questions here people! 
I'm sure he'll be great
Tiny_Dancer
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#7re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:11pmYep......A haircut and a dye job.....
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#8re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 12:13pm
ok question though..the BWW article says that Wednesday Jan 9 is Daniel's last day. How official is that because I thought he is leaving on the 6th.
Updated On: 12/12/07 at 12:13 PM
#9re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 1:33pmI love Sebastian as he is super talented, really nice and he is one of my favorite Rogers is Rent but I don't see this casting at all. I was really shocked.
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iheartamc10
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#10re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:11pmPopular: yes...you're right! A haircut indeed...
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#11re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:16pm
Popular--
I'm hoping for a wig instead. (Our lips to the wig master's ear....)
#12re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:20pmGood for Sebastian! He is a great talent and this would be the perfect time for him to shine now! I'm so glad. I cannot wait to go see it April vacation again and see him in Daniel's role :)
#13re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:35pmGuess time will tell if they decide to wig or not to wig. I'm actually not THAT concerned, was just being silly :)
#14re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:48pmI know it was mentioned briefly above, but any ideas as to who will be replacing him in 'Wicked'?
silencio1014
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#15re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 2:59pm
for Wicked:
"Next week, Derrick Williams is replacing him temporarily until David Burnham (who will take over Sebastian) is ready to go on."
i read that on the witchesofoz forum
wicked_mimi
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#16re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:03pmWell I guess I should see the show before the 6th because I won't be seeing it for a while after.... This casting disappoints me incredibly.
#17re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:08pm
Hopefully he'll be more impressive in JB than in Wicked.
He was pretty mediocre.
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#18re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:10pmdoes Daniel have a solo CD?
#19re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:15pm
I am rather surprised to hear people say that Arcelus is a surprise choice for the role.
From the little I've seen of him, I think his voice suits the score extremely well.
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wicked_mimi
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#20re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 3:50pm
Daniel doesn't have a solo CD... sadly... but there are lots of YouTube videos...
And it isn't so much that his voice doesn't suit the part (not that I like his voice but regardless he can hit the notes), it's the fact he is not right for the part and is a pretty "eh" actor.... Just bad bad bad...
#21re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:12pmmimi - It doesn't sound like you'll go see the show so I'm probably talking to deaf ears (or typing to blind eyes?), but there is something very special about going into a show with zero to low expectations and then being pleasantly surprised. I hope that's what happens in this case for all those questioning the casting. Can't really say much more than that as I've never seen him live - but I do wish him the best!
#22re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:30pm
i read that on the witchesofoz forum
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#23re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 4:37pmWell, so much for the link provided in this thread ~ https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=951254&dt=17 ~ being accurate.
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#24re: Sebastian Arcelus to Succeed Daniel Reichard in Jersey Boys
Posted: 12/12/07 at 8:28pmPopular.... I've seen the man in both Wicked AND Rent, and seen Jersey Boys maaaaany times. There would be very little surprise in my spending my time to see a man I know I don't like in a role that I love. K Thanks!
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