Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
PaulWom
Featured Actor Joined: 8/8/16
#1Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 6:50pm
So exciting! Select performances: Thursday, May 4, through Tuesday, May 9; Tuesday, May 16; Tuesday, June 13; Tuesday, June 20; and Tuesday, June 27
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/exclusive-composer-dave-malloy-will-return-to-the-great-comet-on-broadway-next-year-120516
#2Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 7:01pm
that is awesome. if only they could get Phillipa Soo to return! (obviously she'll probably be busy with Amelie)
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mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#3Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 8:55pm
I thought Malloy was wonderful. I haven't seen the new cast yet, however, so I'm disinclined to make any comparisons. I can only hope Groban is just as good.
#4Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 9:02pm
It makes me wonder if Scott Stangland will be leaving the show sometime in the Spring?
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willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
broadwayguy91
Broadway Star Joined: 12/23/15
#6Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 9:49pm
ACL2006 said: "It makes me wonder if Scott Stangland will be leaving the show sometime in the Spring?
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why would he? Dave is only taking over for select performances, he isn't replacing Stangland's capacity as a standby Pierre
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#7Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 10:31pm
I'm really curious what route they go in replacing Groban come July (give it to Stangland or try to find another star).
#8Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 10:57pm
Do we know for sure he's leaving in July? I think all that's been announced is that he'll be there until July, not necessarily that he won't be there after that. I've heard rumors (here, I think?) that he has actually made a one-year commitment to the show.
#9Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/5/16 at 11:20pm
kdogg36 said: "Do we know for sure he's leaving in July? I think all that's been announced is that he'll be there until July, not necessarily that he won't be there after that. I've heard rumors (here, I think?) that he has actually made a one-year commitment to the show."
They are calling the new block of tickets an "extension," so it doesn't sound like he was signed for a year...
#10Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/6/16 at 11:09am
Stangland going on as Pierre on December 15 and 24. Discounts available with code GCTHM1205.
regnad kcin
Leading Actor Joined: 8/26/05
#11Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/6/16 at 1:09pm
The reports seem pretty clear that Josh is only on through July 2. It does seem strange that with tickets now on sale through September it is unclear who will take the role of Pierre -- Dave, Scott, or some new person.
#12Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/6/16 at 1:15pm
Eight months should be plenty of time for them to identify a suitable replacement, especially if they're seeking someone of Groban's stature.
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#13Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/6/16 at 1:23pm
Beyond the accordion and piano aspects of the role, Pierre is pretty easy and not nearly as physically demanding as basically any other role in the show. It shouldn't be that hard for them to find someone with Groban's pull for the part.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#14Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 12/6/16 at 1:48pm
Ryan Gosling would be a good fit- he plays those instruments and sings in his band/concept album "Dead Man's Bones."
#15Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 8:17am
This is the week, any reports? I'm going on Saturday... 
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#17Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 9:25am
This will be a mad week/weekend I believe for Dave and the show. I'm so glad we decided to grab tix for Dave last week, before the Tony noms.
As if this incredible endlessly energetic cast and ensemble needed any more reasons to be in "hyper" mode, it should be interesting to see what happens at the Imperial this week. We are going on 5/6 too.
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#18Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:01am
GreasedLightning said: "He starts tonight 
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Ahh, I thought he started on Tuesday...
#19Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:04am
Ughhhhh so jealous of everyone seeing Dave again.
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JustAnotherNewYorker
Broadway Star Joined: 12/20/16
#21Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:28am
I'm going tonight! Happy to report back on the general experience/crowd reaction, though I don't know the show well enough to make any Pierre comparisons.
#22Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:33am
Well, Groban and Malloy are so totally different, I think you'd very easily be able to draw comparisons.
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willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#23Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:45am
Super bummed that this coincided with rent paying week, so I can't afford to be there tonight...but I will be there Sunday!
zedpi
Swing Joined: 8/19/16
#24Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 10:51am
Got on-stage seating to see him tonight! I rushed GC twice before to see Groban, but super-excited to see Malloy! Will report back
aimeric
Stand-by Joined: 8/7/15
#25Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!
Posted: 5/4/17 at 11:36am
I'll be there onstage tonight too! "See you" there, zedpi!
