Andy Karl performance schedule
Andy Karl performance schedule
canadian fan
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#1Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 10:50am
Have a feeling this thread might be useful moving forward. Looks like hes out for a few shows this week. Maybe any future information about what shows he will be missing, and any ticketmaster policy regarding this would be helpful to all.
Kimbo
Featured Actor Joined: 4/8/08
#2Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:18am
Rumor was they were (reluctantly) doing refunds and exchanges for the one performance he missed on Saturday - and that was even before the reviews came out raving about his performance. Considering he's now an Olivier-winning star with people who've surely bought tickets primarily to see him, with what is sure to be an unpredictable performance schedule, I would think they will continue to have a reasonable policy (otherwise they'll surely be setting themselves up for hundreds of grievances).
That said, word across the board has been that his understudy was terrific - and that was at his first performance, with only a minimum of rehearsal. Presumably and hopefully, they will get Andrew Call out there doing some publicity, to try to push him as a sensational alternate, while still continuing to honor the wishes of theatregoers who've purchased tickets with the expectation of seeing Andy Karl.
#3Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:19am
If anyone needs a link, here's the schedule for the week: http://www.playbill.com/article/groundhog-day-understudy-andrew-call-will-take-center-stage-as-andy-karl-recovers
Understudy Andrew Call will take on the role of Phil Connors for both the 2 PM and 8 PM performances Wednesday, April 19, the 7 PM performance April 20, and the 2 PM matinee on Saturday, April 22.
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#4Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:19am
Thanks Kimbo for the info. I might head down there today and see if they will do exchanges.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#5Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:42am
This might be pretty frequent over the next few weeks. Karl only doing 4-5 shows a week with Call(or even possibly Sean Montgomery) doing the rest of the performances.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
mmFan
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/03
#6Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:45am
ACL2006 said: "This might be pretty frequent over the next few weeks. Karl only doing 4-5 shows a week with Call(or even possibly Sean Montgomery) doing the rest of the performances."
Bummer. If this same schedule continues, then we'll miss Andy a week Saturday matinee.
But health is most important and he needs to look after himself and heal. I'm sure Andrew is amazing too.
#7Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 11:45am
I suspect that while he recovers, Karl will only perform on nights when Tony nominators or voters are scheduled to be in attendance.
canadian fan
Featured Actor Joined: 8/15/16
#8Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 12:06pm
I also have tickets for a mid week matinee performance next month and am wondering if perhaps AK wont be doing matinees. If he isn't performing I may switch shows. Not sure the logistics of all this and was looking forward to seeing AK. I'm hoping they will announce some sort of schedule a week or two in advance so I can make alternate plans if need be.
#9Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 12:29pm
Technical question: As I was watching one of the previews I wondered how much of the show changes when his U/S goes on. There is a lot of prerecorded stuff with Karl. Does anyone know if they have double or triple videos for the others?
#10Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 1:37pm
I posted this in the other thread, but this is from Saturday night when Andrew went on: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7M58VjlH3/?taken-at=260052961060987
Also, it's a fairly general thing that if there's photos or videos used in a performance and an understudy goes on, they have their own videos/photos/etc.
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Updated On: 4/19/17 at 01:37 PM
#11Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 1:44pm
ClumsyDude15 said: "I posted this in the other thread, but this is from Saturday night when Andrew went on: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7M58VjlH3/?taken-at=260052961060987
Also, it's a fairly general thing that if there's photos or videos used in a performance and an understudy goes on, they have their own videos/photos/etc.
"
Thanks! Interesting. I had wondered about this years ago since productions are alway looking to cut costs. When I saw "The Goodbye Girl". Bernadette's U/S went on before the show started and then the 2nd U/S went on for the 2nd act.
evic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/5/04
#12Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/19/17 at 1:52pm
It is a tough call for him, his doctors and the producers....but I would suggest he stay out until the Tony nominations......which he is a shoo in for.....heal as well as possible , then go on as much as he can. I don't know the severity of his injury, but rest and therapy are better ways to get over an injury than performing in a very physically demanding role. Speedy recovery Andy!!!!!!.
#13Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/20/17 at 3:09pm
FYI the box office, or at least some of them, are a lot more conservative about his appearances - claiming yesterday that "there is a chance" he will appear on Saturday night. I suppose it's hard for them to guarantee anything given the circumstances. I have gone to a great deal of effort to see the show on Saturday night now and I hope he is well enough to appear.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#14Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:36pm
I say this knowing that most are only able to see a show once, but please don't feel you need to return your ticket if Andy is not in for a performance. The show itself is great, and while there is an undeniable star power to Andy in the role, the show and the cast stand out in a different, but equally satisfying way when Andrew Call is on. You will not be seeing an inferior show, just different. It's actually fascinating to compare the two if you're someone who likes to see a show more than once. Of course I say that as some one who likes to sell more tickets, but I do mean it.
JustAnotherNewYorker
Broadway Star Joined: 12/20/16
#15Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:44pm
I've had the luxury of seeing Andy a few times in this role (and love him). I'm actually trying to find a performance where Andrew is on that I can make, just to see it with him
(although I will miss Andrew and Raymond Lee singing "Nobody Cares" )
#16Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:49pm
JustAnotherNewYorker said: "I've had the luxury of seeing Andy a few times in this role (and love him). I'm actually trying to find a performance where Andrew is on that I can make, just to see it with him
(although I will miss Andrew and Raymond Lee singing "Nobody Cares" )"
Again, not to sound sell-y, but Jordan Grubb is totally adorable as Gus. This is a really good ensemble.
canadian fan
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#17Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/21/17 at 6:11pm
sethleaf2 said: "I say this knowing that most are only able to see a show once, but please don't feel you need to return your ticket if Andy is not in for a performance. The show itself is great, and while there is an undeniable star power to Andy in the role, the show and the cast stand out in a different, but equally satisfying way when Andrew Call is on. You will not be seeing an inferior show, just different. It's actually fascinating to compare the two if you're someone who likes to see a show more than once. Of course I say that as some one who likes to sell more tickets, but I do mean it.
thanks sethleaf2, I am not sure IF I would switch shows, but if AK is out I might think about it. I was looking forward to reviews of Andrew Calls performance, but there don't seem to be many out there yet.
"
brian1973
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#18Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/21/17 at 6:22pm
Andy is brilliant in this, but I saw Andrew Call in it the other day and he was absolutely wonderful. He's really been thrown in at the deep end with very little rehearsal but he's already giving a stunning performance. Yes it will disappoint people if they miss Andy K, but the show is in great hands when he's off.
canadian fan
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#19Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/22/17 at 11:30am
Nice to see he was on last night. Wonder if they will announce a weekly schedule like they did at the beginning of this week?
#20Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/22/17 at 12:15pm
I think they're probably taking his injury on a week by week basis. He's only doing 4 shows this week. Maybe next week he goes to 5 shows, and so on.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
carolinaguy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
#21Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/22/17 at 12:19pm
Saw Andrew Call Wednesday night, and as far as I can tell, his only fault is that he's not Andy Karl.
The show is problematic in the first act, but Mr. Call is not one of the issues.
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#22Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/23/17 at 9:44am
He was really giving it his all last night. Poor guy - he tried to make it seem like he wasn't in pain but I can only imagine it's been a tough go. He is a PRO!
I feel like he will continue to miss shows here and there. When will we know more??
Also FRANKIE GRANDE was there last night... why are he and ORFEH friends? BIZARRE...
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#23Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/23/17 at 10:35am
I doubt he does both of the two show days for awhile. I'd assume Call will be going on this Tuesday, plus Wednesday & Saturday matinee at least. Karl would get three days rest if he performs Wednesday night.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#24Andy Karl performance schedule
Posted: 4/23/17 at 12:37pm
I'm supposed to see it on Saturday matinee too, on 5/6. If he's going to be out, I'd probably go for something else tho. That's unfortunate, I hope he makes a speedy recovery.
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