'13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
'13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Sondheim_Geek
Broadway Star Joined: 2/20/07
#1'13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 12:52pm
Does anyone know why the role of Evan in '13' is double casted? Why can't Graham Phillips do all eight performances a week? As it is, I believe the s/b Corey Snide is only going on once a week.
The role of Evan isn't any more strenuous than any other of the main kids.
commasplice
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/29/04
#2re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 1:40pm
I don't think "double casting" would be the right term for it -- to me, that implies equal (or near-equal) amounts of stage time, like the two different casts of the Grinch or the kids in Mary Poppins. "Alternate" would be more appropriate, as he only has one scheduled performance each week.
The only reason I can think is that Evan definitely has the most solo singing of the cast, which I'm sure is strenuous on a young voice, and not doing both two-show days each week probably eases that. But that's speculation. I have no idea what the actual reason is.
Also: CAST. "Casted" is not a word.
Updated On: 10/7/08 at 01:40 PM
#2re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 5:14pm
Corey does Saturday matinees and Sunday matinees.
I saw him during the final preview and I have heard Graham on the CR and I prefer Corey. His voice is a lot stronger and he is just wonderful, but that being said, I still like Graham.
Although: If Graham is out, would Corey go on or the U/S?
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#3re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 5:18pmI would think the understudy.
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ythcbroadway
Chorus Member Joined: 10/7/08
#4re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:11pmIs 13 that good of a show? I wanted to purchase the recording but I decided to wait
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#5re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:12pmI really enjoyed the show, everyone has their own opinion but I recommend it to everyone!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#6re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:17pm
I would recommend it too. Why not make your own opinion of it? I say try it out.
~Steven
Sondheim_Geek
Broadway Star Joined: 2/20/07
#7re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:52pm
I remember hearing somewhere that Corey has only gone down to one performance a week (Sat evenings). And I would argue that Archie has equally as much reasoning.
As to the quality of the show, the only thing I can judge by is the cast recording which I purchased off iTunes. I think that the score is really fresh and unique. It's the JRB style that we all know and love, yet has this really fun and unanticipated twist on it. Can't judge the book of the show yet...
#8re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/7/08 at 11:56pm
WishingOnlyWounds2:
You joined this site for the sole purpose of shilling 13.
Give it a rest.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
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#9re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 12:16amHi, this isn't my first user name. I've been posting over a year.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#10re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:09am
The Saturday evening thing may have only been for opening week, but I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?
I agree about the score. It's a sort of less complicated JRB, which is always welcome in my eyes and ears.
~Steven
#11re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 3:34am
"The Saturday evening thing may have only been for opening week, but I'm not sure. Can anyone confirm?"
Yes, It was so Graham could be seen during the press previews. But as of now, Corey is back to Sat matinees and Sunday matinees. I saw him during the final preview and he was wonderful.
I HIGHLY recommend 13. It's really entertaining and fun.
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#12re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 10:39am
(Is 13 that good of a show? I wanted to purchase the recording but I decided to wait)
Yup,it is that good!!!
#13re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 10:54amMaybe it has something do with labor laws and their ages? Just a thought.
Sondheim_Geek
Broadway Star Joined: 2/20/07
#14re: '13' Evan Double Casting Reason?
Posted: 10/8/08 at 1:19pmIf it was labor laws, it would apply to all/most of the kids. And Graham isn't the youngest in the cast.
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