I've always been a sucker for the Ozdust Ballroom scene change in Wicked when the green lights pop on the proscenium- simple but effective.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop? Aug 17
2019, 10:53:22 AM
“They would have announced him as his alternate in November in the article. That didn't happen. So, I doubt it's him. An understudy is not an alternate.”
I think anyone on here would know the difference between alternate and understudy. Let me, once again, point out that the thread name is misleading and the production has NOT announced that he will even have an alternate. It’s mere speculation on a Broadway message board. Until they say otherwise, expect that if Groff is out you will s
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop? Aug 16
2019, 02:57:23 PM
^he’s such a star, I’d see it a second time just to see him! His holiday concert at 54 Below a few years ago was a blast and he was terrific in Enter Laughing!
I understand that, but the title of the thread and some comments here make it sound definite. Though I wish he was, he's not a bigger name then Borle, I just can't imagine an Off Broadway production that is presumably selling well would spend the money on another actor when they have a Broadway name in it that would sell the show just as well, ie Borle. If those weeks aren't selling, it seems foolish that they wouldn't have announced it at the outset so the run was solidl
Has it officially been expressed by the production he has an alternate at all- seems like it was only said here? He's only out a week, I can't imagine anyone coming in for that amount of time- stranger things have happened.
Jonathan Groff Alternate for Little Shop? Aug 16
2019, 11:46:38 AM
I’d put money on the fact that Chris Dwan is probably Groff’s Understudy. He was charming in Enter Laughing- he’s a great fit for Seymour.
I think it hurts her that she has heavy hitters like Stritch and Rimalower filling her head with thoughts she's some gifted vocalist. As Barabra said "you're no Adele LuAnn". She's limited at best as a vocalist- though I don't think that's the proper word. I think she has little stage presence and people are laughing at her not with her- but paying huge money in some cases, so she gets the last laugh! If this as BroadwayWorld mentioned in the article hasn&#
Jun 27
2019, 05:06:50 PM
What about "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" seems like it could fit the Longacre.
I'm thinking with King Kong and Cher closing up shop, and to a lesser extent, The Prom, Pretty Woman might have some legs with the tourists and name recognition.
I'd love a Connie and Carla reunion with Nia Vardalos! Toni deserves a great musical to showcase her talents- IMO she is so underrated. Take my money now!
He's been active Off Broadway the past two seasons I believe. He did Buried Child which PBS also broadcast and was in Good for Otto. Both were for Signature Theatre. He was also on Westworld.
