Scoundrels
I just read that John Lithgow is being replaced in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by Jonathan Pryce in mid-January. I saw a weekend matinée performance back in August and I really loved the show. I had wanted to see a few other shows, but TKTS weren't selling any tickets to them that day, so I went to Scoundrels, not really knowing what to expect.
It was Lithgow's co-star, who plays Steve Martin's part, who won the Tony award and stole most of the show. In fact, Lithgow didn't even perform the day I saw the show. He took the matinée off and was replaced by his understudy, who was still terrific and didn't miss a beat. I never found myself thinking, "Fifty bucks for this! Man, I sure wish Lithgow were here."
But as I watched the show, I kept thinking how perfect John O'Hurley of Seinfeld and Dancing With The Stars fame would be for the role. I kept hoping that when Lithgow was eventually replaced, someone would be smart enough to recommend or cast John O'Hurley in the role. Well, it looks like it's going to Jonathan Pryce instead. He's certainly no slouch-a Broadway veteran and the original Engineer from Miss Saigon. He'll be great, but for some reason I really wanted to see O'Hurley get the part. I wonder if he was ever considered...
It was Lithgow's co-star, who plays Steve Martin's part, who won the Tony award and stole most of the show. In fact, Lithgow didn't even perform the day I saw the show. He took the matinée off and was replaced by his understudy, who was still terrific and didn't miss a beat. I never found myself thinking, "Fifty bucks for this! Man, I sure wish Lithgow were here."
But as I watched the show, I kept thinking how perfect John O'Hurley of Seinfeld and Dancing With The Stars fame would be for the role. I kept hoping that when Lithgow was eventually replaced, someone would be smart enough to recommend or cast John O'Hurley in the role. Well, it looks like it's going to Jonathan Pryce instead. He's certainly no slouch-a Broadway veteran and the original Engineer from Miss Saigon. He'll be great, but for some reason I really wanted to see O'Hurley get the part. I wonder if he was ever considered...