TribLIVE: The most obvious difference between Tony Papenfuss and John Voldstad’s performances in the former “Newhart” TV show and their current touring show? This time around, they talk.
Fans of the hit sitcom starring Bob Newhart that aired from 1982 to 1990 will remember their characters for what they didn’t say. Fellow actor William Sanderson always brought a laugh when he introduced them with his standard line, “Hi, I’m Larry; this is my brother Darryl, and this is my other brother Darryl.” The two Darryls never uttered a word.
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This review comments on something I have always felt about musicals, and that is that some characters are about the character. If you can sell the part, you may not need the stronger voice in an audition. Sometimes there is just something right about a certain actor in a role. Many people do not think Anne Hathaway should have been in the Les Miserables movie (she plays Fantine), however, Anne Hathaway is a strong actress and from the diversity of roles she has played in the past, there is nothing to suggest that, even though she is not the strongest voice, she can sing it and she will kill it with the rest of her performance. This topic has always been a debate, but seeing such positive reviews for Deer Park, a musical, where one of the leads is not a strong singer, supports one side of the discussion very strongly.
I'm kind of torn on this one. On one hand, I think it's great that this is a show purely for entertainment. On the other hand, I personally like more meaningful shows. When I think of hunters and hunting (especially in Pittsburgh) I immediately think of the "Deer Hunter." I found that play meaningful and thought-provoking. From reading this article, I feel like this is a one-time entertainment deal. If I were to see this show, I would laugh, and forget about it. But the Deer Hunter will stay in my head forever because of the power it had. Maybe this is an experiment on audiences, but I find serious performances longer-lasting than comedic ones.
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