Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
#1Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 9:50am
I actually think this is a fantastic, not what I expected choice.
Thoughts?
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Marie2
Stand-by Joined: 10/11/05
#2Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:04amInteresting 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.
#2Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:20amGreat...first Lauren Ambrose, now this. Another gentile steals a Jewish role.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#4Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:24amCreel was attached to the 2008 revival that never happened.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
#5Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:32amI 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.
#6Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
....but the world goes 'round
#7Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:37amI'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.
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
showchoirguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/10
#8Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:38amThis musical has made the list of my must see's :)
#9Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
#10Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:42amDuh! Sorry--didn't get much sleep last night and the coffee hasn't kicked in yet!
"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe."
-John Guare, Landscape of the Body
#11Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:44amI'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.
#12Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 10:55amHmm...how weird will I feel for having a crush on Jesus?
#13Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#14Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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).
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#15Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#16Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 12:59pmI 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.
#17Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#18Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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........
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#19Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#20Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 2:59pmThey couldn't raise the $$$. They fell short of their 4.5 needed for capitolization. (or whatever it's called.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
ILuv2shop531
Broadway Star Joined: 7/12/07
#21Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:22pmI 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?
#22Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
Posted: 8/10/11 at 3:37pmI'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.
NPHCreel
Understudy Joined: 9/26/09
#23Hunter Parrish is Jesus in GODSPELL
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.
