Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#1
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:43am
Does anyone know if Andrew Barth Feldman is out of DEH this week? I have tickets for Saturday night August 17 for my birthday.I saw something on a Fan Site but wasnt sure if I'd read it right and now can't find it . Thanks
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#2
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:45am
I did see that his understudy tweeted he went on a couple of times last week. Don't know if that was planned in advance or not.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#3
Posted: 8/13/19 at 5:33pmAs far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#4
Posted: 8/13/19 at 5:38pmAndrew’s mother passed away last week, so that is the reason why he has been out.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#5
Posted: 8/13/19 at 5:43pm
carolinaguy said: "I did see that his understudy tweeted he went on a couple of times last week. Don't know if that was planned in advance or not."
I remember seeing on twitter that his mother had passed away last week, and there's an obit from a Long Island paper. I imagine that was the reason he was out and off of social media (where he is normally quite active).
Joined: 12/31/69
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#6
Posted: 8/13/19 at 5:47pm
youwillbefound2 said: "Andrew’s mother passed away last week, so that is the reason why he has been out."
How absolutely heartbreaking. I will be thinking of him and his mother for days to come. I'm sure she was beyond proud of what he is doing.
In the words of the show, "Your mom isn't going anywhere. Your mom is staying right here."
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#7
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:36pm
What sad news. That’s going to be quite a harrowing role to get back into after something so poignant. Especially for an actor still so young.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#8
Posted: 8/13/19 at 9:58pmThat’s such awful news. I hope he takes all the time he needs before coming back, if he even chooses to. That’s a heavy headspace to be in after something like that. Especially for someone going into their senior year.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/17
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#9
Posted: 8/13/19 at 10:05pm
“There’s nothing like seeing kids really happy, challenged and not feeling pressured for being who they are.”
Sounds like she was a beautiful soul and was an incredibly accomplished woman. This is deeply sad.
http://liherald.com/stories/lifelong-five-towns-resident-barbra-feldman-53,117157
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#10
Posted: 8/14/19 at 9:15am
mell32 said: "As far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be. "
They added Tuesday’s for him. It’s because of his age, he’s not allowed to do 8 shows a week. That’s why they usually double or more for kids on Broadway, unless it’s a whole ensemble of kids in a show, like School of Rock or Matilda.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/13
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#11
Posted: 8/14/19 at 9:54am
Broadway Buddy said: "mell32 said: "As far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be. "
They added Tuesday’s for him. It’s because of his age, he’s not allowed to do 8 shows a week. That’s why they usually double or more for kids on Broadway, unless it’s a whole ensemble of kids in a show, like School of Rock or Matilda."
Off topic, but I believe this is incorrect, and kids can perform 8x/week. This is just a myth. The role of Evan has used an alternate for 2 shows a week since mid-Platt run.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#12
Posted: 8/14/19 at 9:59amCorrect me if I’m wrong, but I believe that Anthony Rosenthal did 8 shows a week in Falsettos. (Though the role was split between two young actors for the tour.)
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#13
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:16am
youwillbefound2 said: "Andrew’s mother passed away last week, so that is the reason why he has been out."
Oh my god, what? Ugh, poor baby 
Broadway Star Joined: 8/31/08
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#14
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:17amThis just made me cry. To lose your mother this young- I can’t fathom. Will all of this pressure on him. He’s just a kid. Just so awful. Between this and Hansen- he sure is having to grow up fast. I hope he takes all the time he needs and if that means exiting the show permanently- I wouldn’t blame him for a second. Wow.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#15
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:26am
singer234 said: "Between this and Hansen- he sure is having to grow up fast. I hope he takes all the time he needs and if that means exiting the show permanently- I wouldn’t blame him for a second. Wow."
I finally saw the show at the Kennedy Center last night and throughout the show, I was wondering how the heck Andrew does this role 8 times a week. I finally understood why Ben had to go to therapy every week. Such a psychological workout. I really hope Andrew takes his time to get well emotionally & mentally and to not to rush things.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#16
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:31am
I am so heartbroken to hear this news and totally understand him being out for
"my big day".Take care of yourself and your family,Andrew
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#17
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:39am
TheGingerBreadMan said: "Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that Anthony Rosenthal did 8 shows a week in Falsettos. (Though the role was split between two young actors for the tour.)"
So did Sarah Charles Lewis in Tuck Everlasting - I remember reading that her understudy never got to go on as Winnie Foster.
So heartbroken about Andrew's mom - she seemed like a wonderful woman. 
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#18
Posted: 8/14/19 at 11:25am
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "I was wondering how the heck Andrew does this role 8 times a week"
Ever since Ben reduced his schedule, I think all the main Evans have only done six a week.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#19
Posted: 8/14/19 at 12:18pm
mell32 said: "As far as I'm aware- he only performs on certain days-- all night shows but Tuesdays, and not on Wednesday or Saturday matinees. Could be out, he might not be."
I thought he added Tuesday night shows in late April. I remember he posted about it at the time.
I haven't seen anything about his mom other than what's in this thread but if true, that's heartbreaking. In every interview I've read, he's talked about how close they are and how she came to every show when he first started in the role.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#20
Posted: 8/14/19 at 12:23pm
RWPrincess said: "mell32 said: "if true, that's heartbreaking"
Err... Her obituary in a Long Island paper is linked above?
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#21
Posted: 8/14/19 at 12:28pm
haterobics said: "RWPrincess said: "mell32 said: "if true, that's heartbreaking"
Err... Her obituary in a Long Island paper is linked above?"
Yes I missed the link when I was reading through. I really hope Andrew is ok.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#22
Posted: 8/14/19 at 12:43pm
How terribly sad. "So Big, So Small" is probably going to be so damn difficult to perform when he returns.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#23
Posted: 8/14/19 at 10:51pm
Andrew tweeted today about how he's excited about the new cast members and urging people to come see the "new family", which makes it sound like he will be returning to the show.
https://twitter.com/andrewbfeldman/status/1161659044039471105?s=20
https://twitter.com/andrewbfeldman/status/1161659221701779456?s=20
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#24
Posted: 8/16/19 at 11:16amIn case you were still curious, I saw on Twitter someone saying that he gave a great performance yesterday, so I’m assuming he is back.
Andrew Barth Feldman at DEH#25
Posted: 8/16/19 at 11:29am
Also, he posted a remix of Old Town Road today with the Test Track queue music. He's back. :)
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