Austin Scott joins & JULIET as “Shakespeare” next month

Honestly didn't think Stark would be the first to leave, but yes, I agree with you about Austin Scott....*swoooon* indeed!

I suspect Stark is taking a break before launching into rehearsals for Swept Away at Arena Stage. Am hoping that production eventually wends its way to NYC (perhaps to an Off Broadway house).

Austin Scott is the swooooooniest. 

hearthemsing22 said: "Honestly didn't think Stark would be the first to leave, but yes, I agree with you about Austin Scott....*swoooon* indeed! "

As soon as I saw Swept Away was doing another tryout, I figured he might bow out of & Juliet. Excited to see Austin's interpretation of the role, though!

Curious on thoughts…if I haven’t seen the show before, do you think I should try to catch Stark before he leaves or just hold out until Austin joins??

According to his Instagram story, Nick Edwards is on as Shakespeare tomorrow. Wonder what pushed off Austin’s Debut

https://instagram.com/stories/nickedwardsnyc/3164225393158830488?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Got Orchestra B-4 for TodayTix rush this afternoon, worried that the early (late?) debut was a fluke. But alas, he is officially in! I will report back later

trpguyy said: "His debut was always scheduled to be 8/15, but he was put into the show (apparently) due to the number of absences in the company."

…Did you not read the article that starts this thread?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Austin-Scott-Joins-the-Cast-of-JULIET-Next-Month-20230718

The best way I can describe Scott’s Shakespeare is using the comparison of when Hamilton went from Lin to Javier.

Stark, like Lin, was scrappy, sarcastic, and had a bit more grit in his vocals, especially when it came to the rock songs,

Austin is a whole presence. He commanded the stage from the jump and I would not have been able to guess it was his only his second performance. He was smooth, suave, and snarky in all the right moments and, perhaps most importantly, had great chemistry with Betsy (with one or two small physical gags playing to their massive height difference.)

LSS: Go see Austin. Vocally, I prefer him as very Stark and you can definitely see the sex appeal he brings to Shakespeare