Aaron Tveit

[ChristineAngel]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:06am

Does anyone know for sure when he is going to rejoin wicked? I've been searching and one site says Jan 23rd the other says Jan 20th. I am just checking to see if anyone knows for sure.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MADtvs_Nicole_Parker_Joins_Wicked_as_Elphaba_Beginning_January_16_20090107 is the first thing I found.
Then https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/01-2009/nicole-parker-to-be-broadway-wickeds-new-elphaba_16923.html

If not is Kevin Kern good? I am going on the 20th to see wicked. Thanks!

[sgv123]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:20am

Aaron said that he is coming back until March. I am not sure when he is starting though.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:25am

Aaron is returning on January 23rd. He's wonderful in a horribly underwritten role.

Kevin Kern is AWFUL, and should be avoided. His last day is the 18th (next Sunday) and then understudies are covering the first four shows of the week until Aaron goes back in.

[ChristineAngel]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:30am

Thank You! Thank god then, I know some people that liked Kevin and some that didn't so I didn't really know what to think. I saw pictures of him and he looks too old for the part. I hope this cast is good. I am kinda nervous about Nicole Parker but maybe she'll end up being good. :)

[sgv123]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:32am

Have fun! I think the cast will be great, and I personally cannot wait to see Nicole. She has got a great voice :)

[ChristineAngel]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:38am

Thanks :) I think I will like her, there really isn't an Elphaba I don't like. I mean I was really hoping to see Marcie but It's nice to see brand new people in the role.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:43am

I wouldn't hold out too much hope for Nicole. What I've been hearing about her is not good...

[sgv123]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:46am

What are people judging that on, Fame Becomes Me?

[jake6970]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:56am

Can we not judge her before she starts the role? Seriously, the only thing people could even judge on is rehearsal gossip and even then, she still has a whole four days before she even starts her FIRST performance.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 3:00am

Understudies are going on? So does that mean Kyle Dean Massey will be going on?

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 4:10am

Do we really need to thank God for anything regarding Wicked?

[jordangirl]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 6:35am

Maybe it's changed to the 23rd since last weekend? Because he told someone at the Arena Stage stage door area last weekend "The 20th."

Sorry to throw more confusion, but that's what he said.

Updated On: 1/11/09 at 06:35 AM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 7:01am

Understudies are going on? So does that mean Kyle Dean Massey will be going on?

I want to know this, too. I would pay to see WICKED again if I had the opportunity to see Kyle Dean Massey play Fiyero.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 9:28am

Aw....only through March? Anyone know an exact date of his departure? (Taking my kids in April and I'd love to see Aaron.)

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 10:56am

Maybe it's changed to the 23rd since last weekend? Because he told someone at the Arena Stage stage door area last weekend "The 20th."


Well, it was the 20th, then for awhile it was the 23rd, but now I notice the article has been updated again, and it's back to the 20th.

So, no understudies anymore.

Seriously, the only thing people could even judge on is rehearsal gossip and even then, she still has a whole four days before she even starts her FIRST performance.

My comment was about rehearsal gossip. I thought that was clear. I'm not judging her, and I'm willing to give her a chance. I'd love nothing more for her to be amazing. It's been awhile since the Broadway cast has had an incredible full-time Elphaba.
Parker and Tveit to Wicked

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 12:31pm

For me, part of the Elphaba issue is that actresses are now being directed to be winy angry college students in the first act. Elphaba is far more interesting as an earthy, weird, awkward college student.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 8:52pm

I think the leads are just being directed to be copy-cats, which makes sense. But then, none of the actors are wiling to take chances or make bold choices that differ them from the others, therefore the whole show just has a boring, "seen it" feel.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 1/11/09 at 9:02pm

I would agree with that to an extent, but there have been people they've brought in that have been bold with their choices, and have tried things differently. The current Glinda, Alli Mauzey is a great example of this. She's giving a very unique, original performance. Ditto for Julie Reiber, the current Elphaba standby, who is going on three nights this week, incidentally.