Howard, thanks for your opinion. My reason for asking the question is that Steven Webber is not a first-rate Broadway actor. I don't think he would have been the first choice for Broderick's role if Broderick hadn't been considered. I think Webber is more well known for being on "Wings" and some other cancelled comedy. He may very well be excellent in the role, I just don't know if he will draw an audience, or if is the show and all of its Tony awards that will actually draw the audience. As a frequent theatre goer, you just know that you're going to see a great performance if Broderick or Lane are in a show, because they are great Broadway actors. But, I will be interested in reading the critics' reviews.

Now onto WildBill. It's quite obvious he isn't from New York, because New Yorkers are proud of New York, and will answer any question regarding tourism, especially in NYC. My hats off to all of you. Now WildBill, notice the "Wild" in his name, he's more like a chimpanzee with a banana scratching himself in a cage looking for attention. He's a freak of nature, and belongs in a side show. He couldn't even get himself a cage in the Bronx Zoo. Such a pity.

All right, I know I said I wouldn't post again, but this is in reply to Leslie, not to anything else.

I think Steven Webber has received some rave theatre reviews -- didn't he do the original production of Jeffry to great acclaim? By his not being a first rate actor, I am assuming you mean that he is not as well known, not necessarily any less talented.
No he may not draw a crowd, but I think what Howard is saying, The Producers is now a show that doesn't need name talent to draw the crowds. The show will stand on its own merits and is sure to sell out for a long time.