Plus, it gave him a chance to revisit his tap dance background after studying tap in his youth.
Still, he admits, it was intimidating to tackle a role originated by Astaire.
I think the main intimidation was the dancing, Bleu says.
Credit: Joan Marcus
When you watch Fred dance, it makes everything look soeasy.
I had seen [the original film] before, but it had been a long time.
I was like, Oh my God,right.This is kind of dated.
Joan Marcus
So, obviously, weve made some updates.
There are no blackface numbers.
Instead, they just hired a black guy.
Joan Marcus
Still, that doesnt mean there isntanotherrole haunting him backstage at Studio 54.
One of our stagehands ended up getting my doll fromHigh School Musical, Corbin says, laughing.
And they high five it.
I was not a part of the creation of that backstage tradition, but I think its hilarious.
Holiday Innis in previews now and opens Oct. 6 at Studio 54.
