Will Swenson Set to Join WAITRESS on Broadway

[BroadwayConcierge]

Excellent casting!

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/187723/back-on-the-boards-tony-nominee-will-swenson-to-join-sara-bareilles-in-waitress/

[neonlightsxo]

That role is such a waste of his talent, and was of Nick's, but good for him!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Agreed, neon, I'm still waiting for Swenson to take on his next big, meaty role. But Earl is a role he'll be fabulous in.

[ethan231h]

neonlightsxo said: "That role is such a waste of his talent, and was of Nick's, but good for him!

 

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THIS

[Theater_Nerd]

Hey, the man has to pay his bills. His wife just gave birth. Babies are expensive!

All jokes aside, while the role isn't one that will stretch him artistically it is a good show and I'm sure he will have a blast doing it. 

Nice to see him back on the boards! 

[Call_me_jorge]

Will would be perfect for Larry in DEH

[KathyNYC2]

Call_me_jorge said: "Will would be perfect for Larry in DEH

 

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He will be seen opposite Sara so he'll get more press than with an ordinary replacement role...which never hurts. It's kind of a thankless role but some bring a lot to the role. Ryan Vasquez who was understudy was an amazing Earl.  Looking forward to seeing Will's take. 

[ethan231h]

Call_me_jorge said: "Will would be perfect for Larry in DEH

 

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No he won't 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Agree that it's a bit of a thankless role but I thought Nick Cordero played it well. I saw William Popp very early in his run, so perhaps he has improved, but he didn't fit the part well to me. He seemed too young and was overacting. 

I think Swenson will definitely bring a darker edge to Earl. Looking forward to seeing him in this! They've done a really nice job with replacement casting heading into year two, which should certainly help weather the storm of new shows opening this spring.

[VintageSnarker]

Oh God, I need to see this... Sara and Will? It's too much. How can I not go?

Swenson can definitely bring an edge and a sense of danger to his characters. I wonder if his Earl would read as more overtly threatening even if they don't change anything about the part (e.g. escalate to physical violence). 

[DottieD'Luscia]

I saw it on Saturday.  I thought William Popp was fine, but I was curious as Nick Cordero was. On a side note, Max Kumangai was on as Cal, and I thought he was wonderful.

[KathyNYC2]

NJ_BroadwayGirl said: "Agree that it's a bit of a thankless role but I thought Nick Cordero played it well. I saw William Popp very early in his run, so perhaps he has improved, but he didn't fit the part well to me. He seemed too young and was overacting. 

I think Swenson will definitely bring a darker edge to Earl. Looking forward to seeing him in this! They've done a really nice job with replacement casting heading into year two, which should certainly help weather the storm of new shows opening this spring.

 

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I hope it didn't seem in my earlier post that I didn't like Nick's performance as Earl. I did very much. I just thought Ryan did the job that resonated most with me. A good around of charm wrapped up in a basically cruel and thoughtless human being. 

[rjm516]

Dayummm I would see this again for him! He and Sara and going to look so good together. 

[phan24]

Indeed what a thankless role, this new cast kind of seems like a perfect movie cast for this piece.

It's crazy to see Will Swenson and think high-rated star now, very well deserved. I remember seeing him as Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages Off-Broadway, he was great, you always start somewhere!

[dianamorales]

I was looking forward to seeing him in concert on the 31st, but I'm so excited for this!!