WWW.MYSPACE.COM/NORBERTLEOBUTZONLINE- FAQ
1. Is this really Norbert?
DISCLAIMER: This page is NOT maintained by Norbert Leo Butz, it was made in correlation with his official website to promote him and for Norbert fans to meet each other. Please enjoy the webpage and feel free to leave a comment for Norbert anyway! Never know when he may check! This page is maintained, updated, etc. by Liz, one of the webmasters at www.norbertleobutzonline.com, you can contact her HERE with any other inquiries.
2. What cast recordings are Norbert on?
Norbert can be heard on the following cast recordings:
3. What is Norbert's biography?
Full Name: Norbert Leo Butz
Occupation: Singer, Actor, Performer
Date of Birth: January 30th, 1967
City Of Birth: St Louis, Missouri
Relations: 7th of 11 children of the Butz Family
Wife Sydney (Separated)
Wife Michelle Federer (July 2007-Present)
Daughters Clara Virginia and Maggie Lou
Educational Background: Bishop Dubourg High School (St Louis, Missouri)
Webster College (B.A. In Theatre)
Alabama Shakespeare Festival (M.F.A)
Broadway Debut: Rent (1996) Norbert Leo Butz has originated an impressive number of critical acclaimed characters and roles. His biggest roles to date include: taking over the role of Roger Davis (and being a swing for many of the principal characters) in the long running fan favorite Rent; the featured role of Camille, the murdered husband in Harry Connick Jr's Thou Shalt Not (His first Tony Award nomination); the role of the young and hopeful Jewish writer Jamie in The Last Five Years (Drama League Award for Best Actor among others); an award winning portrayal of the ghoulish Emcee for the National Broadway Tour of Cabaret (Helen Hayes Award); the role of Fiyero, the fun loving, dancing-through-life Winkie prince who comes to be the love object of the two witches Elphaba and G(a)linda in Wicked; and finally, the crude, vulgar, coniving, yet strangely lovable Freddy Benson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Norbert received his second Tony nomination and his first, well-deserved Tony Award for the role as well as garnishing almost all of the top awards for leading actor in a musical for 2005).
4. WOW! The songs on this page are great! What are they from?
Desert Island: This is from a demo recording made for the show High Fidelity, based on the book by Nick Hornby and movie staring John Cusack of the same name. This show is being produced for the fall. As far as the general public knows, Norbert is not involved.
I Could Be in Love With Someone Like You: When The Last 5 Years was originally in Chicago with Norbert and Lauren Kennedy, this song was in it instead of Shiksa Goddess. When it made its move to Manhattan, Shiksa Goddess replaced it.
This is Not Over Yet: This song is in the Jason Robert Brown musical "Parade. " Norbert sang this at a benefit concert called "The Last 10 Years." The concert was to honor the work of Mr. Brown.
A Light in the Dark: As sung by Norbert during the cutting room reading of "Feeling Electric." Listen closely, you may hear a familiar voice singing in the background! That of the one and only Sherie Rene Scott.
5. Does Norbert have an official website?
He sure does! This MySpace page is actually a branch of it. Check it out here: Norbert Leo Butz Online
6. Does Norbert have an address where I can write to him?
Yes, he does. Please send all autograph requests with a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
Norbert Leo Butz
c/o Elin Flack Management
435 West 57th St. Suite 3M
New York, NY 10019
USA
7. When is Norbert returning to Broadway?
Norbert is returning to Broadway in November of 2007 at the Lyceum Theater in the new production of Mark Twain's orgiinal comedic play, "Is He Dead?" I will update as soon as more information comes available.
8.These songs are great! Can you send me the MP3?
Sorry in advance, these songs were given to me for promotional purposes and are not available for public download at this time.
9. Is Norbert in any upcoming movies?
Yes, Norbert is starring alongside Dane Cook and Steve Carell in the new comedy "Dan in Real Life" in theaters in the USA October 19, 2007. Layout made by infamous_chiq at CreateBlog.com .
