Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
#1Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:30pmNot to be confused with my three seperate sources about Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula, a single source has told me Pryce was offered Triton. Anyone else hear this?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#2re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:32pm
That goes against = my source who said that they were going for much younger candidates. I know they saw Blanchard for it, and he was one of the final candidates.
Also I don't know if you want to see Pryce topless.
Other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs Lincoln?
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#2re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:32pm
That would be interesting...Perhaps he's not physically the huge presence that I picture Triton as being, but I think he'd be really good in the role.
You know who'd be great...Marc Kudish. Too bad he's probably way too busy with way better things.
Updated On: 1/26/07 at 06:32 PM
#3re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:34pmJonathan Pryce with his shirt off = GAAAAAAH MAKE IT STOP
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#4re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:36pmWait, is there something I should know about Jonathan Pryce's torso? I guess I'm just ignorant.
#5re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:39pmNo, it's just Jonathan Pryce in general...
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#6re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:42pm
Oh okay. I thought maybe he had huge hideous moles covering his nipples or something.
Updated On: 1/26/07 at 06:42 PM
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#7re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:44pmI'd want Triton to be a little more formidable.
broadwayunderstudies.com - most underrated performers on broadway
#8re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:45pmPryce is pretty thin while Triton is very robust (I am being diplomatic)
Other than that, did you enjoy the play Mrs Lincoln?
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#9re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:47pmBurke Moses would be awesome as Triton. He's fairly robust.
#10re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:47pm
I would have never believed Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula neither...but then I heard they changed the character. Perhaps they changed Triton?
Though I'm very curious about his nipples, now...
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
FosterChild
Broadway Star Joined: 7/18/03
#11re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:51pmNo, not Pryce. Someone of a different race.
#12re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:52pm
I love Jonathan Pryce, but can we please shift the topic away from his nipples? Thanks awfully. ^_^
Mr. Pryce is due for a West End revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' expected to open in October. I should think that if he's committed to this, then 'The Little Mermaid' may not fit in also, unless he was to leave REALLY soon after starting. When's 'The Little Mermaid' due to open again?
singingbackup
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/06
#13re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:52pmWhat? No Hugh Panaro as Triton? He's worn the wig before.
#14re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:57pmSherie's to pretty to be Ursula. Pryce is probably busy with better things.
#15re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 6:58pm
No, not Pryce. Someone of a different race.
GOD. They tried their BEST to find a real merman but none were as good as Pryce! They did their best! Isn't that enough?! No more criticism from the merpeople community!
Watch out or they'll cancel the production.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
COOOOLkid
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/15/05
#16re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 7:10pm
Hahaha
And you never know, he might have a huge hideous mole. 
"Hey, you! You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!"
-Family Guy
#17re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 7:13pmDon't even go there. PLEASE! I'm still reeling from the image of his bare chest. Let's not add anything more to that.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
jasobres
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/9/05
#18re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 8:24pmActually, you didn't hear this from me, but I've heard that Norm Lewis is actually playing Triton.
"Ev'ry-buddy wants ta get into de act!"
- Jimmy Durante
"Breathe from your hoo-hoo."
-Kristin Chenoweth
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#19re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 9:07pmNow Norm as Trition... I like it :). I just pray no Steve Blanchard. Haven't we suffered enough of his half-hearted attemps to sing Disney music?
#20re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 9:11pmIf Steve Blanchard gets the role, I am seriously writing a letter to Disney complaining. He will ruin the show.
Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#21re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 10:37pm
"Burke Moses would be awesome as Triton. He's fairly robust."
FAIRLY robust? I'm guessing that you didn't see Burke in "The Frogs". He was GORGEOUS and built like a brick.....
(and DON'T get me started on nipples. His were a major source of discussion during the run of that show!)
www.thebreastcancersite.com
A click for life.
mamie4 5/14/03
A click for life.
mamie4 5/14/03
MerMaggieGalinda
Broadway Star Joined: 11/29/06
#22re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 11:44pmI love Norm Lewis and he'd make a GREAT Triton...but unless they're doing colorblind casting he really doesn't look like the father of Ariel, who supposedly is being played by Sierra Boggess and is supposed to be white with red hair. Also, isn't Norm staying with Les Mis for the enitre revival run?
#23re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/26/07 at 11:55pm
Im with lizzie.
scary old men should not play shirtless mermen.
gasp. burke moses.
oh, yeah, and whatever happened to Cheyenne playing Eric? BRING BACK THE HOTTIE. EDIT: Nvm, just checked out the Prince Eric thread.
Updated On: 1/26/07 at 11:55 PM
#24re: Jonathan Pryce as King Triton in MERMAID?
Posted: 1/27/07 at 12:01amCheyenne Jackson and Burke Moses in the same show? You could die from the heat.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
