They each have their own spin on Pierre. Groban's Pierre strikes me as someone who was initially fearful of the world and shut himself in as protection, while Malloy's Pierre is wearier and already defeated. (As an aside, I'd put standby Scott Stangland's take closer to the Dave Malloy edge of the spectrum.) It's possible their vocal styles influence how I interpret that. I'm looking forward to seeing Malloy again on Tuesday but don't think there's a "wrong" choice in the bunch.
HSky said: "They each have their own spin on Pierre. Groban's Pierre strikes me as someone who was initially fearful of the world and shut himself in as protection, while Malloy's Pierre is wearier and already defeated. (As an aside, I'd put standby Scott Stangland's take closer to the Dave Malloy edge of the spectrum.) It's possible their vocal styles influence how I interpret that. I'm looking forward to seeing Malloy again on Tuesday but don't think there's a "wrong" choice in the bunch."
I've liked all three (and looking forward to Oak) but my #1 is Dave. I'll be on the Banquettes Tuesday.
I was also just looking for tickets. I'm not sure if it's some kind of website bug but I did a search on Telecharge for availability of all performances between now and July 30th and every single one had the note about Dave Malloy playing Pierre on every single date I clicked through. Isn't Malloy only supposed to be in on Tuesdays through June?
Also I'm only seeing a price difference of about $20 (at least in the stage seats).
Josh Groban has a great, pure voice. Dave Malloy does not.
Pierre is not really a star role...it is an ensemble show. If you don't have a desperate need to see Groan, I'd save the $100. If it is only $20 difference, I would go for Groban.
As others have said, Dave feels a little wearier, a little more defeated. His passion for the piece comes across so clearly, and it's really incredible to see him put his whole heart and soul into it. His voice isn't perfectly trained like Groban's, but it's gruff and full of soul.
Groban feels a little more naive, a little more clumsy. Malloy and Chavkin have discussed the idea of Pierre as a sad clown- and that's exactly what Groban is. The world's got him down, but he still has that childlike innocence.
So if Groban is the draw, go for Groban. If money is an issue, go for Dave. You're in for a great treat either way :)
Jarethan said: "Josh Groban has a great, pure voice. Dave Malloy does not.
Pierre is not really a star role...it is an ensemble show. If you don't have a desperate need to see Groan, I'd save the $100. If it is only $20 difference, I would go for Groban."
greenifyme2 said: "I was also just looking for tickets. I'm not sure if it's some kind of website bug but I did a search on Telecharge for availability of all performances between now and July 30th and every single one had the note about Dave Malloy playing Pierre on every single date I clicked through. Isn't Malloy only supposed to be in on Tuesdays through June?
Also I'm only seeing a price difference of about $20 (at least in the stage seats)"
It's a bug with the Telecharge system, I've had the same issue. As long as you double check the event page to make sure you're selecting a date for actor you want to see you'll be fine. If you're really worried, call in the order.