Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
sunsignleo
Chorus Member Joined: 11/21/04
#1Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 1:27pmJust curious, a breakdown was released looking for a future replacement for only the role of "Melchior". What's the scoop?
birdboy782
Stand-by Joined: 9/2/04
#2re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 1:36pm
No, the release was for a "temporary" understudy for Melchior. Not a replacement. And temporary. And will probably cover other roles, also.
Updated On: 1/29/07 at 01:36 PM
sunsignleo
Chorus Member Joined: 11/21/04
#2re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 1:45pmThat indeed may be the case, but I have a copy of the breakdown and there is no mention of "temporary" or "understudy". It says in capital letters... SEEKING A FUTURE REPLACEMENT FOR: Anyhow, was just wondering if he is possibly leaving for another project. Or maybe, you just know for certain that it's temporary and/or for an understudy position.
#3re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 1:48pmFUTURE is the keyword. If he is leaving, I's suspect it wouldn't be until AFTER the Tonys.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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#4re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 1:50pmHe may have a project in the wings...future does not mean tomorrow...they may just want their asses covered.
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#5re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:26pm
but, Melchior's ass isn't supposed to be covered...
#7re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:39pmWord on the street is that Groff is gonna throw his hat in the presidential ring as a Democrat. That will officially make the list of candidates 400,001,075 names long.
....but the world goes 'round
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#8re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:40pm
hahaha, that was really good CATSNY *g*
and actually, kgallo was just saying that they talked to both jon groff and johnny gallagher after the show last night and they both said they fully intend to stay until they are kicked out! so I think it's just fine, no worries :P
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Updated On: 1/29/07 at 02:40 PM
#9re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:53pmIn an interview, he said that he plans not to leave for a long time.
#10re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 3:58pm
snl89...you beat me to it!!
Thanks!
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dramaqueen2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/05
#11re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 1/29/07 at 4:31pm
yah, to back up what bigbill was saying.. jonathan has made it quite clear in person and several interviews that he doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon, and that he wishes to stay for as long as he can, or until he gets too old and they 'kick him out.' haha, what a guy.
and i say amen to that!
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#12re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 6:17pm
where did it mention that they were seeking future replacements for the role of Melchior?
can seomeone post some info :)
neddyfrank2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/23/05
#13re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 6:19pmYes, he is leaving on Tuesday.
#14re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 8:45pmI'm hoping he pulls an idina, wins the Tony, and stays for another season :)
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#15re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 9:02pmi find it kind of strange that you just said pulls an idina...
massofmen
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/10/04
#16re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 9:07pmis this show planning on running for a while? I still only see it pulling in 45,000 more than its operating costs per week. do people think this show is really going to run? Just wondering.
#17re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 9:09pmIt isn't like Idina Menzel did something rare that few performers do...he could be pulling a John Lloyd Young or a Christian Hoff or a Victoria Clark.
jg4892
Broadway Star Joined: 11/2/06
#18re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 9:10pmThat's pretty good...when you think about the time of the year and compare it with other shows that are just losing money.
#19re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 2/10/07 at 10:52pmwhere is the info about them looking for an understudy for him posted?
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#20re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:37amIs Jonathan Groff going to be in it still early August? I'm trying to get Spring Awakening tickets on-stage seats this summer. When is he contracted until?
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#21re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:44amThey are all there until AT LEAST November.
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"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#22re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:50amThanks!
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
usmma2010
Understudy Joined: 5/1/07
#23re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 5/11/07 at 12:05pmim pretty sure some of the younger cast memembers might go to school this fall
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gymdudeva
Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/07
#24re: Is JONATHAN GROFF leaving SPRING AWAKENING?
Posted: 5/11/07 at 1:11pmIf the show runs a long time, will they still be playing teens into their 30s? Instead of getting pregnant, Wendla can get menopause.
