A STRANGE LOOP On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 41

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/14/23 at 1:12pm

This afternoon, Edwin Bates is having their final performance and Usher and Jon Michael Reese is on as #6.

No word on who is on tonight or tomorrow

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/14/23 at 4:57pm

At this moment, Jaquel is expected to be back tonight. If not, Kyle will be on as Usher.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 1/14/23 at 5:45pm

15 minutes after you posted Kyle said he was on tonight as Usher.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/14/23 at 5:46pm

Kyle posted on Instagram at 5:15 that he will be on as Usher tonight. Antwayn is expected to return this evening as well.

UPDATE: J.M Reese was on as #6

Updated On: 1/14/23 at 05:46 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/14/23 at 6:05pm

It would be awful if Spivey can't return for the closing performance.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 1:52am

ACL2006 said: "It would be awful if Spivey can't return for the closing performance."

When is the last time he performed? I doubt he’ll be making the last show - or at least not a full one. Kyle deserves it at this point regardless. 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 2:43am

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "It would be awful if Spivey can't return for the closing performance."

When is the last time he performed? I doubt he’ll be making the last show - or at least not a full one. Kyle deserves it at this point regardless."

Being sick is not a choice and it's certainly not his fault. Jaquel Spivey is the lead of this show. Tomorrow, as with every performance, he "deserves" to be on the stage. 

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 6:08am

How early have people been lining up?

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 7:30am

jkcohen626 said: "GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "It would be awful if Spivey can't return for the closing performance."

When is the last time he performed? I doubt he’ll be making the last show - or at least not a full one. Kyle deserves it at this point regardless."

Being sick is not a choice and it's certainly not his fault. Jaquel Spivey is the lead of this show. Tomorrow, as with every performance, he "deserves" to be on the stage."

This. Jaquel has tried his hardest to come back, even being at the theatre on Friday warming up before realizing it was not vocally safe for him to perform.

Also, bear in mind that Kyle covers 4 roles and taking him out of the understudy pool (for all intents and purposes) while the other Thought 4/5/6 is still on is very risky because, if for some reason one of those performers cannot perform, then there is no coverage and possibly no show.

Its the last day of the show. All you ghoulish butts need to just stop already. 

Also, BroadwayFlash, when I went on Tuesday, first in line was 8:30am and there were 20 in line by the time distribution started, so take that for for you will and account for the weekend

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 12:56pm

Kyle is on as Usher for the matinee.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 2:03pm

Looking at Jaquel’s insta story it looks like he has the full intention of performing tonight.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 2:31pm

suicidalmickeymouse said: "Looking at Jaquel’s insta story it looks like he has the full intention of performing tonight."

That's the word on the street. Unless his doctor prohibits him from performing tonight, he'll be on.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 2:49pm

Jon-Michael Reese will be #6 all day. Antwayn will not be playing the final performance.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 3:08pm

quizking101 said: "Jon-Michael Reese will be #6 all day. Antwayn will not be playing the final performance."

Poor Antwayn! That really sucks! 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 3:20pm

ACL2006 said: "Kyle is on as Usher for the matinee."

Kyle is the MVP of this show. I’ve seen it several times and he was always on as Usher or another role. This kid deserves mad props and recognition. He worked his butt off. 

 

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 3:47pm

If this show does tour, Kyle should be Usher.

[steven22]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 3:55pm

ACL2006 said: "If this show does tour, Kyle should be Usher."

I’ve seen the show twice with Kyle as Usher and he was incredible. I’ll be there tonight and would really like to see Jaquel. 

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 4:03pm

ACL2006 said: "If this show does tour, Kyle should be Usher."

I concur. He is a marvel. Give him a raise too. 

 

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 5:26pm

If the show does do a tour or a sit down somewhere, I hope John-Andrew Morrison stays with it. I just love him. First saw him in "Blues For An Alabama Sky" at Theater Row and knew I wanted to see him in more shows. He is incredible in "A Strange Loop". I got the chance to meet him and he is a very nice man.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 6:37pm

In my seat! As predicted, Jon-Michael Reese is #6 and Jaquel is on! Wishing everyone a happy closing. 

[Jimbo2]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 9:20pm

It was an incredible last show. I am so fortunate to have seen it so many times. I'm still crying and need to have a drink .

[RippedMan]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 9:22pm

But this isn't a family? It's a professional working environment. I've done plenty of shows with people I've despised as human beings. But you have to suck it up and get the job done. There's always this perception that everything is so perfect and fun. 

 

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 9:28pm

Jaquel was in fine voice and gave an incredible performance. Everyone did. A very special night with an enthusiastic but respectful audience!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 9:32pm

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[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 1/15/23 at 9:57pm

RippedMan said: "But this isn't a family? It's a professional working environment. I've done plenty of shows with people I've despised as human beings. But you have to suck it up and get the job done. There's always this perception that everything is so perfect and fun.

"

Exactly. People go and see shows and have a great time and assume that the cast must all be the best of friends. It’s actually no different then any other work environment. There are people you like and click with and then there are the ones you avoid. Simple as that.