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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL

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Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:50am
I actually think this is a fantastic, not what I expected choice.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:04am
Interesting choice. I hope we don't have to wait much longer to fing out the rest of the cast. There's at least one female name bouncing around, and she'd be awesome, but it might be simple wishful thinking.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#2
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:20am
Great...first Lauren Ambrose, now this. Another gentile steals a Jewish role.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#3
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:23am
What happened to Gavs?
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#4
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:24am
Creel was attached to the 2008 revival that never happened.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#5
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:32am
I couldn't be happier with this announcement. The thought actually never crossed my mind- I guess I assumed he was busy with Weeds for a while. I saw Hunter as Melchior twice, and he is wonderful on stage. An incredibly unique and beautiful voice, and a real presence. I can't wait to see what he brings to this production! He'll also get them a lot of press, which never hurts. Anxiously awaiting the rest of the cast announcement.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#6
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:35am
I'm psyched too. I just went from having no desire to see this at all to having a mild* sense of excitement.

*VERY mild.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:37am
I'm hoping they cast (again) Josh Henry as Judas. He was wonderful out at Paper Mill and was slated again to play Judas in 2008. Now that he's had a lead role on Broadway, I hope his name is still in the pipeline.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:38am
This musical has made the list of my must see's :)
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#9
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:40am
I'm hoping they cast (again) Josh Henry as Judas.

He's in Porgy and Bess?

There's at least one female name bouncing around, and she'd be awesome, but it might be simple wishful thinking.

There's one that I'm waiting to see announced too (I wonder if it's the same one?); hopefully the rest of the cast is announced soon.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:42am
Duh! Sorry--didn't get much sleep last night and the coffee hasn't kicked in yet!
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#11
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:44am
I'm not concerned. Let's face facts: this role isn't that hard to play. Plus I really enjoy him as an actor. Though I loathe this show.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#12
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:55am
Hmm...how weird will I feel for having a crush on Jesus?
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#13
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:58am
I know for a fact the ensemble is cast, so I'm sure we'll hear about that soon.

A nice surprise. I now have some desire to see this. Pity Gavin Creel isn't doing, but I suppose they wanted someone younger.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 11:52am
^Yes, the word is that the cast is skewing younger. I guess that will help niche them now that they will apparently be up against JCS with a comparatively "older" cast (assuming most transfer).
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#15
Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:28pm
So we might have battling hot jesuses (jesii?) this year on Broadway?
The season is looking up already.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:59pm
I would just like to say that THIS crucifixion scene should be brought to us courtesy of 2(x)ist and their Resort line's sport brief.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#17
Posted: 8/10/11 at 1:25pm
I kind of want to see this now. Godspell was my first musical and I was more than obsessed with it when I was a teen. Adding Hunter Parrish to the mix is like the cherry on top of a sundae.

@broadwayguy2 Yes. Definitely.
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#18
Posted: 8/10/11 at 2:46pm
I'm still not sure about this. I don't HATE it, but I'm not jumping up and down about it. (He's a cutie, though.)

I thought he was "ok" in SA.

I just cant believe they released ONE name. Does that mean they'll be another name as Judas? Hmmmm........
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#19
Posted: 8/10/11 at 2:52pm
It would have been amazing with Gavin Creel, but I'm actually even more excited after the Hunter announcement- I think it'll take it in a different direction.

Forgive me if this is common knowledge, but why was the 2008 revival cancelled?
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#20
Posted: 8/10/11 at 2:59pm
They couldn't raise the $$$. They fell short of their 4.5 needed for capitolization. (or whatever it's called.)
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#21
Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:22pm
I think the fact that this production is in a smaller theater helped a lot. I think the revival that was supposed to occur was at the Barrymore correct me if i'm wrong?
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Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL#22
Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:37pm
I'm VERY excited about this news. I've been a fan of Hunter Parrish since the start of "Weeds" and absolutely loved him in SPRING AWAKENING (he was, far and away, my favorite Melchior). However, I hope he has done some serious voice training since that run considering how hoarse his voice became by the end.
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Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:50pm
[Quote] There's one that I'm waiting to see announced too (I wonder if it's the same one?); hopefully the rest of the cast is announced soon. [/quote] That makes 3 of us because I'm also anxious to see whether a certain female actress is joining the cast. Given her previous work it would be a really good fit, and vocally she'll kick ass.