Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
austengirl
Stand-by Joined: 7/8/08
#1Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:34amNewbie here! Just wondering if anyone knows if Christian will be participating in the MTV reality show? Also do we know how much longer he is going to be in LB? I thought it was strange that the girls sang with Andy Karl. I thought he was leaving his role?
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#2re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:41am
I'm pretty sure he decided not to participate.
He is doing BRIGADOON in the Fall.
austengirl
Stand-by Joined: 7/8/08
#3re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:52amOh, so he won't be in LB much longer I guess? Do we know when the other show starts?
#12re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 9:40amAlso isn't there a few more episodes left? it would make sense that the girls get to perform along side him and maybe even LBB in the last episode since they are the stars of the show...Just my thoughts
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austengirl
Stand-by Joined: 7/8/08
#13re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 9:44amI am really hoping the last two finalists will perform Take it Like a Man with him.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#14re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:00am
Borle is not trying to distance himself from LEGALLY BLONDE, he has given a year and a half to the show and it got him a TONY nomination, much acclaim and lifted his status to Leading Man.
Another oppertunity has come along and he is moving on.
Also the reality show took time out of people's already busy schedules and some people chose to be involved and some not.
And he has his Batman and comic collection to work on!
#15re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:11amIm excited to see him in something different. Does anyone know what the story line is of BRIGADOON or what type of character he is going to play?
Grand Motel
Featured Actor Joined: 7/8/03
#16re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:14amCurtainpulldowner, what exactly is your deal? You obviously want us to think you're involved in the production somehow, always have, yet your info is how can I put this, sketchy at best. Do you really think people that are *actually* involved with the show want their info posted on this board? Do you really think Borle wants his "Batman comic collection" mentioned here?
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#17re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:31am
I am not an expert or best friends with Christian, but this info is harmless and what i hear.
Christian has a great sense of humor about his collection and is always eager to discuss it.
I'm not spilling any beans here.
I do work in the business and on occasion I talk to people, that's my deal.
I mean him no harm, one of the nicest guys around.
austengirl
Stand-by Joined: 7/8/08
#9re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 11:05amI definitely have to agree with you. I just read an interview with Christian last night where he was talking about his comic book collection. It's no big secret, and why should it be? Lots of people have interest in them. The same article mentioned they should make a Spiderman musical. He would make a GREAT Peter Parker! lol
#10re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:15pmThey are making a spiderman musical.,,,Bono and The Edge are involved in writing the music for it.
austengirl
Stand-by Joined: 7/8/08
#11re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:17pmBono.....meet Christian Borle.
#12re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:35pm
I've only seen the film Brigadoon so I can't say how it compares to the show. And, to be honest, it's one of my least favorite Gene Kelly films.
I'll put spoiler space here though I'll attempt to not share any secrets. Just basic info.
The basic storyline is that in the 1940's a man and his friend are hunting in the Scottish Hills when they come across the enchanted town of Brigadoon. They go into the village and find everyone wearing period clothing and all the town records have dates that are in the 1800s. The town only appears for one day every 100 years which causes all sorts of situations between the "present" men and the "period" villagers.
I don't know what role Christian will be playing. In the film the men were played by Gene Kelly and Van Johnson. I'd imagine he'd be one of them though I could see him as one of the villagers who's getting married. Not a lead, I know, but I can just picture him in that role.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
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Updated On: 7/8/08 at 12:35 PM
#13re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 12:50pmThank you for the plot. It does not seem like something that would spark my interest but I would be willing to go see it because Im a fan of Christian's work lol Getting back to the topic, I have a feeling that Christian is not going to be on the show (search for the next Elle Woods) if he has not been already but that is just my opinion. I would love to go see his last show so I hope they announce the date soon!
#14re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 3:36pmI always hated Brigadoon...it was one of Gene Kellys worst films ever and Van Johnson was wasted in it.....Some nice dancing but that was it.
#15re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 4:54pmThe concept is interesting but I think it was poorly executed. Brigadoon and An American in Paris are my two least favoite Kelly films. AAiP is a beautiful shot and danced film but he goes on a bit longer than it needs to.
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#16re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 7:38pmOh, he's in Brigadoon? Interesting. I'm still on the fence about the re-imagining, but I may give it a chance even though I really don't like the show. Even when I was performing in a production of it, I just found the material to be lackluster. Pretty melodies, though.
rewritemystory
Stand-by Joined: 1/19/08
#17re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 7:42pm
I don't care for the film, but I've seen it a few times live and enjoyed it quite a bit.
And Christian does kind of scream Peter Parker.
#18re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 7:54pmNo Offense to Christian, but isn't Peter Parker too young a part for him to play?
#19re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 8:11pm
I must be alone, but I don't understand the hype about Christian Borle. I've seen him in both Spamalot and Legally Blonde, and have never found him to be charming in the least. I thought Andy Karl and Bryce Ryness both gave more capable performances as Emmett, and would have both deserved a Tony nomination in the role more than Christian did, especially Andy. He was unquestionably a better actor, and despite havin to fit his voice into a track clearly written for someone else, I thought he had a richness in his singing that was sorely lacking from Borle. Bryce, for me, also gave a much more interesting, nuanced, and moving performance.
And on a more personal note, I just find him to be one of the most repulsive looking people...he looks like a bug. And I agree that Peter Parker is a bit young for him.
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#20re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 8:19pm
"I don't know what role Christian will be playing."
So does this mean he'll be at the tryout in Boston?? Yay!
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#21re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 8:57pm
I think Borle is good in the role, but I agree that Andy is much better. I didn't see Bryce, so I can't compare.
Andy comes across as less of a dork...it makes more sense that Elle would eventually fall for him.
#22re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:59pmI also never saw the appeal of Christian Borle. He doesn't strike me as a leading man.
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CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#23re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 11:23pm
He played "friend" in the reading/workshop.
The book is being rewritten but that character has a lot of zingers, if they can get the character to sing and dance a bit more, which they did with the Movie, Borle could make it woek.
#24re: Christian Borle on search for Elle Woods?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 11:39pmI know I (and apparently everyone else) cast him in everything but I think Aaron Tveit could be a great Peter Parker. Or maybe Van Hughes.
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