Shock of the month!

Daniel Breaker has been cast as Donkey in the Broadway-bound Shrek the Musical! This is a shock because the role was cast months ago, with Chester Gregory playing the part. The PL gang and I even saw him perform at Broadway Battle of the Bands in June. Gregory participated in the Seattle run, which just ended. Daniel also just had a baby, so I'm a little surprised that he's jumping back into a major commitment so soon. But hey, we all gotta make money, right?

Gregory was a fantastic performer - we loved him at Battle of the Bands. But Daniel Breaker is... well, Daniel Breaker. His performance in Passing Strange was astounding and he's just one of the best guys ever. This is huge news for his career. Shrek is already a dream cast. With Daniel Breaker added, I can't ignore this show anymore. I've felt so skeptical about it, being a movie-musical crossover. But I just can't see the show being that bad with Daniel Breaker in it.

I love it that I work in the same building as the theater where Shrek will be playing!! Oh, and I guess this means less Facebook time for Daniel Breaker.