Ave Q understudies

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 12:57pm

has anyone seen any understudies go on in AVE Q. I know John had a week off and this past weekend off to go tape Hollywood Squares. Did anyone catch Barrett?

Anyone seen Barrett or any of the other understudies?

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 1:03pm

im not too familiar with john t., but i saw his understudy perform at the actor's fund benefit show last month and he was sensational. i didnt realize i had seen the understudy till the show had ended.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 1:18pm

I thought John's first understudy was excellent, but Barrett Foa replaced him. I've seen Barrett and he is terrific in the role. A bit different from John (he uses more 'pregnant pauses' to great effect) but still funny and well-sung. And he handles the puppets with great elan.

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 1:30pm

I've seen Barrett in it only~ but I thought that he was excellent! Can't compare him to John, though, because I only heard the cast recording~ and I heard that it's a bit different from the actual show's atmosphere.

~L

[Scud77]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 2:00pm

They should have an understudy puppet some night just for fun.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:37pm

Scudd77- that actually would be quite funny; however, only us theatre geeks would probably get the joke.

[ckeaton]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:38pm

Talking about pregnant pauses...
Does anyone else think Hunter Foster overdoes it a little in LSOH?

[WhatDoINeedWithLove?]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:39pm

I saw Barrett two weekends ago and was really bummed not to see John...but was SOOOOOO excited! He was amazing!! He is such a great singer and actor! He blew us away! and was so sweet at the stage door

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:40pm

I hear Barrett is quite cute too? Can you please confirm! :)

Sidenote on the comment on Hunter's pauses.. YES! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks he milks the pregnant pauses a little too much.

And now back to Ave Q..

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:44pm

Confirmed.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 3:47pm

I think the pauses in LSOH were the director's choice--or in any event--kept by the director. I think they are funny--particularly when the plant first speaks.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:11pm

so barrett is cute has been confirmed. are there any visuals to accommpany this confirmation?

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:21pm

You COULD click on the link in my signature.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:23pm

Oh yes, well lookie there.... thanks for that :)
Cute but not as cute as John :)

[ckeaton]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:24pm

Eeek... I'd say the two that are a bit too long are after Mushnik's "I'll Hold My Breath Until..." and Orin's Death Scene. Both are about 5-10 solid seconds too long for comfort. People started to shift in their seats.

Sorry to be off topic.

I would love to see Ave Q.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:29pm

Oh yeah, the Orin death scene went on way too long, too long that I felt like I was trapped behind a car that wouldnt move at a green light. I wanted to shout "GO DAMMIT!" Mind you, I was already frustrated with the annoyance that is Kerry's Butler performance.

[Phantom2]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 4:29pm

Barrett Foa = Goldie Locks

Updated On: 1/29/04 at 04:29 PM

[ckeaton]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 7:00pm

Eeek again!
Don't pick on Kerry... I was 100% behind you until then. :|

When do you think that Avenue Q will start/can it use replacements?

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/29/04 at 9:40pm

Well, so far, B should have a couple of more performances in late February, but I don't think that's definite. I'm not sure yet about the other understudies. I'm almost sure that John and Steph will probably stay until the Tonys are over- but that's my guess. Not sure about the other actors...

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 3:00am

I know they are holding AVE Q auditions next week so probably won't be too long, unless this casting is for a tour.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 4:20pm

barrett Foa is indeed VERY cute and VERY talented as well.... =D

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 4:23pm

And like John...GAY...what's the story on Adam Fleming? Who's team is he batting for?

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 4:28pm

Sorry.. Adam and Barrett belong to me.. don't belive me? Check their collars.

[Broadwaylilhead]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 5:42pm

but that doesnt answer my question....

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/30/04 at 5:50pm

Take a guess.