Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
HBBrock
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/11/07
#1Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/3/18 at 11:09pm
It started previews less than 3 months ago, and he’s been missing shows left and right.
I know he currently has the flu as of a day or two ago, but he’s had so many missed performances before this too.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#2Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/3/18 at 11:35pm
According to what/whom? He's been in every time I've seen the show (and on fire every time, too).
RexInLights
Chorus Member Joined: 3/30/17
#3Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 2:44am
I've seen the show twice, and he was out both times. I don't know why he was out, however as much as I would like to see him in the role at some point his understudy, T. Oliver Reid, is excellent.
Updated On: 2/4/18 at 02:44 AM
#4Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 3:56amAlso, what about Alysha Deslorieux? I have seen the show 4 times and she has been out 3 of the times. From other online forums I see multiple absensces. Do not know if it is an illness or injury. Only 1 absences was a swing out to watch Ti Moine. Just wondering! I loved her and that powerhouse voice!
#5Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 7:04am
I've seen the show 4 times (mostly in Nov/Dec and once in January) and Phillip was out in the January performance. His understudy T Oliver Reid is great but nothing matches Phillip's voice, especially when he and Kenita Miller sing "Ti Moune".
I hope he's ok.
HBBrock
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/11/07
#6Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 9:04am
Boykin was fortunately in when we went, but everyone else I know that has seen it has seen his understudy.
Loren Lott was on for Andrea when we went.
HBBrock
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/11/07
#7Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 9:05am
I also did the lottery for it in December, and Boykin was out that night too.
#8Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 10:53am
Loren is absolutely incredible. She does seem to be on for Andrea constantly though. She was on all this week. She's on for Ti Moune tonight, however.
#9Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 11:01am
Flu season seems to be pretty savage this year, so I would sooner bet that performers in general are not only out sick, but taking those extra days to restore themselves to full power. Performing at a certain level when you aren't 100% could be detrimental to the actor, especially considering Boykin has a powerful voice.
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Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#10Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 11:50amThe flu is hitting NYC particularly hard. I was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this week and about 1/3 of the visitors were wearing surgical masks. It was understandable but eerie.
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#11Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 2:13pmGoing to the 3:00 today and Phillip is indeed out and Hailey
#12Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 4:47pmLoren was fantastic as Ti Mourne. I missed Hailey in the beginning but Loren sounded great. I’d love to see Alysha in the role next...
billis2
Understudy Joined: 3/22/13
#13Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 5:32pm
There seem to be a lot of absences for this show. And it's still early in the run so there probably aren't that many scheduled vacations yet.
#14Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 5:50pm
First time I saw the show, Boykin and Salonga were out. Second time I saw the show, Boykin was out again, but I really wanted to catch Salonga so I bought a TDF ticket hoping to also catch Boykin. Glad I saw Norm Lewis and Salonga, so movin' on.
#15Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 6:12pm
I'm pretty sure Boykin was out when I saw the show too. I think I posted this before but - does anyone think this schedule of show is particularly difficult? Friday, 4 shows on the weekend, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - break Wednesday night and Thursday then back at it again. I realise this is not particularly uncommon. It just seems like it would be hard to have this schedule and not be burnt out or have a life! They pretty much don't have a weekend. At least Sunday night/Monday off lets you socialise (Sunday) and then recharge (Monday). With this schedule, it must be a little difficult to maintain friendships and relationships.
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VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#17Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 10:00pmAnshel2 said: "First time I saw the show, Boykin and Salonga were out. Second time I saw the show, Boykin was out again, but I really wanted to catch Salonga so I bought a TDF ticket hoping to also catch Boykin. Glad I saw Norm Lewis and Salonga, so movin' on."
Same. I want to go back to see them but it's not a huge priority at the moment. Tangential but any idea of the best place to check for scheduled absences or unscheduled ones? Their understudies were very good but I'm just curious about their performances and also, of course I want to see Lea in everything.
How did you see Norm Lewis???
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#17Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 10:00pmAnshel2 said: "First time I saw the show, Boykin and Salonga were out. Second time I saw the show, Boykin was out again, but I really wanted to catch Salonga so I bought a TDF ticket hoping to also catch Boykin. Glad I saw Norm Lewis and Salonga, so movin' on."
Same. I want to go back to see them but it's not a huge priority at the moment. Tangential but any idea of the best place to check for scheduled absences or unscheduled ones? Their understudies were very good but I'm just curious about their performances and also, of course I want to see Lea in everything.
How did you see Norm Lewis???
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#17Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 10:00pmAnshel2 said: "First time I saw the show, Boykin and Salonga were out. Second time I saw the show, Boykin was out again, but I really wanted to catch Salonga so I bought a TDF ticket hoping to also catch Boykin. Glad I saw Norm Lewis and Salonga, so movin' on."
Same. I want to go back to see them but it's not a huge priority at the moment. Tangential but any idea of the best place to check for scheduled absences or unscheduled ones? Their understudies were very good but I'm just curious about their performances and also, of course I want to see Lea in everything.
How did you see Norm Lewis???
#18Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/4/18 at 10:45pm
I worry about the show.
It’s half price most nights on TKTS.
I hope it lasts through the Tony nominations.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#19Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/5/18 at 1:31pmVintageSnarker, Norm Lewis is in the show.
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#20Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/5/18 at 7:01pm
Sorry about the triple post. Not sure how that happened.
Anyway, I've been out of the loop. I wasn't aware that Quentin left the show. He was a fantastic Agwe. I usually overlook that character but his vocals were terrific.
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#21Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/5/18 at 7:40pmPhillip Boykin is out again tonight (looks like he’s the only one out, though).
#22Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/5/18 at 8:08pm
I'm just here waiting for the Donna Murphy comparisons
#23Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/5/18 at 9:02pm
BenjaminNicholas2 said: "I'm just here waiting for the Donna Murphy comparisons"
Well a more modern day comparison would be Javier Munoz in Hamilton. He was out so often.
#24Anyone know why Phillip Boykin has missed so many shows during this OOTI run?
Posted: 2/6/18 at 9:47pm
I saw it the evening of 2/3 and Boykin and Norm were both out. But I overheard the mom/handler of one of the young girls talkiing to the woman who runs the lottery that Norm had a concert that night. Both of their understudies were superb! Reid and Kenita made me tear up hard during their song before Ti Moune leaves to go find Daniel.
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