Alex Sharp Leaving Curious Incident in September

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 4:35pm

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but FYI:

 

https://twitter.com/alexandersharp/status/623743247664476160 

 

 

See him while you can!

 

 

He does have a sense of humor, tweeting that Donald Trump will replace him. 

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 4:39pm

I can't wait to see what he does next. Truly.

[mattporter17]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 5:00pm

I'm glad to have been able to see him in the show! I wonder what he has next? He wouldn't be leaving unless he has something else lined up, so that's exciting. Wonder if Taylor Trensch will take over full time?

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 5:29pm

Looks like he's going to the big screen. Good for him and I hope it's a success, but I sure do hope he returns to the stage soon. 

 https://twitter.com/alexandersharp/status/623887539108192257 

(Edit: Broken link fixed.)

Updated On: 7/22/15 at 05:29 PM

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 5:32pm

BWW really does just pull all their news from these boards, huh?  

[ZellMorrowsPledge]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 5:38pm

Make it a must to see him before he leaves!

[playbill-love]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 6:44pm

Hoping Taylor Trensch is promoted to replace him!

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 7:07pm

"Hoping Taylor Trensch is promoted to replace him!"

 AGREE!!!!

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 8:16pm

Sharp was amazing, of course, though his Twitter feed does make me laugh a bit.  He's constantly retweeting praise from fans.  I wanna be like, Sharp, relax, you're hot ****, you don't need endorsements to prove it.  

[bfreak]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 8:48pm

"Sharp was amazing, of course, though his Twitter feed does make me laugh a bit.  He's constantly retweeting praise from fans.  I wanna be like, Sharp, relax, you're hot ****, you don't need endorsements to prove it.  "

 While I see where you're coming from, having met Mr. Sharp and seeing how nice and humble of a man he is, I honestly think that the constant retweets of people who went to see the show and said how good he was is more so out of respect of his fans and to make them feel good. Most celebrities and actors don't always respond to their fans, so by him doing so they appreciate it. I doubt he needs the praise having won the Tony and many people coming to see the show and being enthralled by his performance.

Updated On: 7/22/15 at 08:48 PM

[skies]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 9:32pm

This is all completely new and foreign to him.  Sharp won the lottery so to speak in his first professional gig after Juliard.  First job wins him critical praise, fame and the Tony.   Personally I think he's handled the whirlwind remarkably well.

[mufish]

Posted: 7/22/15 at 10:19pm

This presents a bit of a dilemma for me.  Headed to NYC for business in a few weeks - wasn't sure what to see on the Tuesday night.  Had thought about Significant Other...but after seeing Curious Incident from the left rear mezz, I did wonder what it might've been like from the center front mezz (not significantly different I'm sure, but perhaps a bit better?).  While it'd be interesting to see someone else as Christopher, I thought Sharp was fantastic and might be worth seeing one more time.

[skylight2]

Posted: 7/23/15 at 4:48am

I hope they bring in Luke Treadaway. 

[HorseTears]

Posted: 7/23/15 at 5:42am

""Sharp was amazing, of course, though his Twitter feed does make me laugh a bit.  He's constantly retweeting praise from fans.  I wanna be like, Sharp, relax, you're hot ****, you don't need endorsements to prove it.  "
 While I see where you're coming from, having met Mr. Sharp and seeing how nice and humble of a man he is, I honestly think that the constant retweets of people who went to see the show and said how good he was is more so out of respect of his fans and to make them feel good. Most celebrities and actors don't always respond to their fans, so by him doing so they appreciate it. I doubt he needs the praise having won the Tony and many people coming to see the show and being enthralled by his performance."

 

I'm sure you're absolutely right.  He seems like a very level-headed guy.  I didn't mean to suggest that he's some egomaniac, just that it looks kinda funny when he's constantly retweeting all this praise.  I think it's more the fact that he's simply retweeting as opposed to retweeting and adding his own comment like "thank you for the kind words!" etc.  So instead you just see a stream of praise that looks like a bunch of definitive statements about how great he is.  

[bfreak]

Posted: 7/23/15 at 8:27am

"""Sharp was amazing, of course, though his Twitter feed does make me laugh a bit.  He's constantly retweeting praise from fans.  I wanna be like, Sharp, relax, you're hot ****, you don't need endorsements to prove it.  "
 While I see where you're coming from, having met Mr. Sharp and seeing how nice and humble of a man he is, I honestly think that the constant retweets of people who went to see the show and said how good he was is more so out of respect of his fans and to make them feel good. Most celebrities and actors don't always respond to their fans, so by him doing so they appreciate it. I doubt he needs the praise having won the Tony and many people coming to see the show and being enthralled by his performance."
 
I'm sure you're absolutely right.  He seems like a very level-headed guy.  I didn't mean to suggest that he's some egomaniac, just that it looks kinda funny when he's constantly retweeting all this praise.  I think it's more the fact that he's simply retweeting as opposed to retweeting and adding his own comment like "thank you for the kind words!" etc.  So instead you just see a stream of praise that looks like a bunch of definitive statements about how great he is.  "

 While again I do agree with you and know what you mean, he actually really does retweet and then respond with a thank you. I am not telling you this just to be right, but honestly on countless occasions I have seen him retweet and then give a reply. I don't want to be his spokesman or anything, but it is just the truth and how it is so I just wanted to let you know. He even responded to me when I saw the show last month when I did a rambling tweet about how good he was and the show was. :) I'm sorry if I seemed a little defensive.

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 11:32am

According to this, his last performance is September 13 and a replacement is being sought. 

 

http://m.playbill.com/news/article/curious-incident-looks-ready-to-join-an-exclusive-club-354069 

Updated On: 7/24/15 at 11:32 AM

[LarryD2]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 11:40am

They should promote Taylor Trensch. He has really grown into the role and I'd say he's on par with Sharp. This is not a show that needs a name actor in the lead role.

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 12:24pm

I finally caught Taylor in the role this week and I felt he did an exceptional job. Loads better then the other work I've seen him in. I did prefer Alex, but I did see it first with him and his as absolutely stunned by his Christopher.

If Taylor assumed the role full time or led the touring cast, Curious Incident would be in great shape.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 1:59pm

guess what, I'm the replacement :)

[asmith0307]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 11:31pm

I've seen both as well, and while they were both fantastic, I think I slightly preferred Alex (but that could be because I saw him first).

 

I do know there was a good young actor auditioning earlier this summer that I think would be interesting in the role. I won't name him just in case it does not or did not come through for him (because that would be awkward). I can say though that if they go with him, they definitely have a type (shorter, dark hair, can look a little dorky when needed).

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/24/15 at 11:37pm

Shut up Philly.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 7/25/15 at 1:06am

The guy who played it in london didn't look short and dorky. He was tall and sexy haha

[asmith0307]

Posted: 7/25/15 at 8:51am

"The guy who played it in london didn't look short and dorky. He was tall and sexy haha "

 I didn't see him, but while Alex isn't short, he isn't 6'4" either (hence shorter). And I said can look dorky when needed (see Alex and Taylor for examples of gents who aren't dorky looking off-stage). I'm not sure if a better term would be awkward, but looking dorky is not only something related to looks, but also to their physical demeanor (maybe not walking in the most graceful way, posture either hunched over or completely straight - think Neville Longbottom before like movie 5)

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 7/25/15 at 7:18pm

I heard Taylor is moving in to the lead

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/25/15 at 8:04pm

^YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!