Tudyk Joins Spamalot by StarPilotGrainger

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Tudyk Joins Spamalot

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:08 PM

According to http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93004.html
Alan Tudyk will be filling in for Hank Azaria in the musical Spamalot from June until November.

Cool, although the article doesn't mention Firefly or Serenity at all, which is kinda odd. ;)

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:06 PM

MONTANAGIRL

Yay for Alan!

Although thanks to the title of this thread I've now got "The Camelot Song" running through my head nonstop.

Thanks a lot.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:10 PM

FRAY101

Here's a link that DOES mention our show...

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=512461

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:15 PM

SIMONWHO

When Alan was at the convention he mentioned he'd auditioned for that role (although I think he mistook Hank Azaria for Nathan Lane).

Sounds a perfect to me. Still, it's not like that I'll get to see it as they've made no mention of it coming to the UK. You know, it's not like we invented Monty Python or anything.

/bitterness.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 1:57 AM

QUIETUDE

It also means, that he definitely won't be able to make the Starfury 'Serenity2' as it says he will work into late November :( . But can't say I ain't happy for the man. Nice job Alan!!

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 2:02 AM

FRAY101

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
When Alan was at the convention he mentioned he'd auditioned for that role (although I think he mistook Hank Azaria for Nathan Lane).

Sounds a perfect to me. Still, it's not like that I'll get to see it as they've made no mention of it coming to the UK. You know, it's not like we invented Monty Python or anything.

/bitterness.

I went to New York for a week in April and mooted this as a possible show to go & see - sadly my friend is not into Monty Python at all so didn't go. But having said that, if I HAD been to see it, would probably now be feeling really annoyed at missing out on Alan!

All the best to him - he should be just great in it!

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 3:41 AM

DIETCOKE

Now how do we get him to come to our next NYC Meet up?

Heck we had Johnathan Woodard at the North Eastern BBQ last weekend, so we can dream, right?

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:31 AM

MARYA

I am really pleased for Alan but I must admit to being a bit disappointed as well because this means he won't be able to attend Serenity2.

I know, I know. He hasn't even been mentioned yet as a possible guest but you can't blame me for hoping. It is such a nice guy, I would love to meet him again.

Hmmm, have to work on that selfish streak.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:35 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Good for Alan! Glad to see him w/ some work. Of course this means that he can't possibly make Dragon Con in Atlanta in September.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:53 AM

VIVAFIREFLY

Tudyk's going to be great. I saw Spamalot in March and I couldn't stop laughing. But I'm also just slightly disturbed at the thought of him singing "his name is Lancelot" and if anyone else has seen it they'll know why.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 6:17 AM

ZOID

Hey, folks:

Wasn't AT also involved in a pilot for NBC/ABC (can't remember which)? Does this mean his new TV show has been summarily relegated to the 'round file'? That would be truly sad.

The TV show had a fairly dubious sounding idea; but, I was gonna tune in religiously, just because Alan was gonna be the lead. Quite apart from being a fellow Texican, I think AT is a unique talent -- kind of a cross between Danny Kaye and Bugs Bunny -- and deserves all the support he can get.

Subsequently,

zoid
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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 6:22 AM

BREDASONG

I think we're missing the important news here! Alan can sing?!?
Now we all new Jewel could sing (and may I add that she sings mightly well) but I'm a little surprised that Alan can. I probably shouldn't be but I am.

Anybody know if he is tenor (my guess), baritone, or bass?

BredaSong

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 6:23 AM

EMBERS

I'll be in NYC in June and I tried to get a ticket,
totally sold out!
Now I have to see if any of my friends in NY know anyone who can let me buy one of the 'house seats'....
I would LOVE to see Alan on stage!

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 7:44 AM

GONZAI

Re whether Alan can see, check 'Wonder Boys'. He's singing to himself both times he's onscreen, can't tell what song but he's in tune, at least :)

And yes, the pilot wasn't picked up by ABC. The Spamalot announcement came hours after ABC decided not to take the pilot.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 9:55 AM

MRSEMBASSY

OMG!!! I already have tickets for this - I bought two tickets for Spamalot for August just a few days ago, before finding this out!

WOO HOO!!!

Somebody up there likes me! <*doing a happy Firefly dance*>

BTW, Broadway.com has tickets available for otherwise sold-out performances through a special hotel/show tickets package (that's where I got mine). Not cheap, but not astronomical, either - a night at the Holiday Inn Midtown w/two Spamalot tickets is $460. The tickets are $121/each, which is only $20 over the regular box office price.

-Mrs. Embassy

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 12:52 PM

PERIDIDDLE

I just heard about this on the Sirius station, Broadway's Best 77. That is AWESOME! I've wanted to see Spamalot for a while, and now I wish I didn't live halfway across the country! Well, I always wish that, but hey...

I have to admit that I didn't even know he could sing. But I'm excited! The DJ on Broadway's Best had no idea who he was, and had to pause before saying his name, but I was for sure incredibly excited. One of our BDHs on Broadway! It's a huge melting of two worlds for me...*toddles off back to her Broadway*

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 1:37 PM

BREDASONG

Okay Gonzai-
How the heck were able to tell whether or not Alan was on pitch in "wonder boys"? I rented it today because I just had to know if he could sing and he is barely humming in his scenes. I even had to turn the volume way up just to hear that he was humming. No for me the jury is still out. Those lucky enough to get tickets will have to tell me if Alan is any good.

Trip to the rental place wasn't a total waste either I got "wonder boys", "I Robot" (cause I haven't seen it, even if it is terrible), and "A knights tale" ("it's called a lance!) .

Obsessed? Who me?

Serenity doesn't always mean peace of mind

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 2:33 PM

PHAEDRA

Hey I'm an NYC browncoat, where do ya'll hang out. My regular friends are sick of hearing me talk about the show and I need an outlet for my obsession.

Phaedra (the infrequent poster)

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Friday, May 20, 2005 2:16 AM

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Quote:
Originally posted by MrsEmbassy:
OMG!!! I already have tickets for this - I bought two tickets for Spamalot for August just a few days ago, before finding this out!

WOO HOO!!!

Somebody up there likes me! <*doing a happy Firefly dance*>

BTW, Broadway.com has tickets available for otherwise sold-out performances through a special hotel/show tickets package (that's where I got mine). Not cheap, but not astronomical, either - a night at the Holiday Inn Midtown w/two Spamalot tickets is $460. The tickets are $121/each, which is only $20 over the regular box office price.

-Mrs. Embassy

**Firefloozy doing SAD dance because she is holding tickets for.... MAY 29.**

OK, so I get to see the "original" Spamalot cast.
Small consolation.

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Saturday, May 21, 2005 10:23 AM

BENCHCOAT

I enjoyed I, Robot--it's not a perfect movie, but it was good--particularly AT's role. but, I'm also a fan of Alex Proyas, so I was inclined to like it. I thought some of the dialogue, especially some of AT's scenes, seemed fairly whedon-esque--but that may be due to AT's delivery. the scene where AT comments on "a gift from my father" had a real Mutant Enemy ring to it, IMHO.

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Saturday, May 21, 2005 12:20 PM

RIVERGIRL

Quote:
Originally posted by MrsEmbassy:
OMG!!! I already have tickets for this - I bought two tickets for Spamalot for August just a few days ago, before finding this out!

WOO HOO!!!

Somebody up there likes me! <*doing a happy Firefly dance*>

BTW, Broadway.com has tickets available for otherwise sold-out performances through a special hotel/show tickets package (that's where I got mine). Not cheap, but not astronomical, either - a night at the Holiday Inn Midtown w/two Spamalot tickets is $460. The tickets are $121/each, which is only $20 over the regular box office price.

-Mrs. Embassy

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, I can kill you with my brain.

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Monday, May 23, 2005 8:33 PM

FROGGER

That is ok.....you just rented them.

I own them....all of them....and patch adams and 35 miles from normal, and hearts in atlantis.....bought them just because he is in them. I am right now I am looking for the 8th season of frasier just so I can have "the great crane robbery" in my collection.

I WIN!!!!

trip to the video store: $10
Purchasing frasier dvds online: $45
Being able to watch the handsome and mega-talented Alan anytime I want to: priceless

Obsess much I think.......

"There's obeying going on RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE!!!"

"It shall be loquacious to a fault!"

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Tuesday, May 24, 2005 4:41 PM

BREDASONG

hmmm... now there is an idea. Oh wait I did that with another actor. I own Star Wars Eps 1 and 2, Trainspotting, Brassed off, Velvet Goldmine, Moulin Rouge, eye of the Beholder. I hope your sensing a pattern here...

BredaSong

Serenity doesn't always mean peace of mind.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2005 4:50 PM

FROGGER

Quote:
Originally posted by bredasong:
hmmm... now there is an idea. Oh wait I did that with another actor. I own Star Wars Eps 1 and 2, Trainspotting, Brassed off, Velvet Goldmine, Moulin Rouge, eye of the Beholder. I hope your sensing a pattern here...

LOL! yup a pattern indeed! What we wont buy for the men we love......OH..I mean...it's their work.....YES it is the work we love....right???

NOT!!! It is definitly the men!

(I think in my next post I will try to put more !!! and ???. Not enough in this one.

"There's obeying going on RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE!!!"

"It shall be loquacious to a fault!"

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:46 AM

FALLENANGEL

I'm very upset that I live on the other side of the U.S. and have no way and no money to see it. Grrr...Argh.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:09 AM

FRAY101

Quote:
Originally posted by bredasong:
hmmm... now there is an idea. Oh wait I did that with another actor. I own Star Wars Eps 1 and 2, Trainspotting, Brassed off, Velvet Goldmine, Moulin Rouge, eye of the Beholder. I hope your sensing a pattern here...

BredaSong

Serenity doesn't always mean peace of mind.

Am I allowed to mention that I'm off to see Guys & Dolls in 2 weeks time?!! You know, just to brag

Of course the thing about a DVD is that you know your favourite star will always be in it - hate booking tickets to the theatre to see a particular star, until the curtain goes up I live in fear of the understudy!

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Thursday, June 2, 2005 2:58 PM

KRYIANNA

The Tony's are this Sunday evening, and Spamalot, since it's a huge new hit, will be doing a musical number. Does anyone know if it'd be AT doing the role?

I have heard that Lawrence Fishbourne will be presenting an award, so maybe we'll see Gina in the audience as well!

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