Ben Platt Put On Vocal Rest

[Sondheim_Disney1595]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 1:39pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/DEAR-EVAN-HANSENs-Ben-Platt-Put-On-Vocal-Rest-Prior-to-Tony-Performance-20170609

 

Anyone find it odd how the message seems to be blaming to doctor?

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 01:39 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 1:40pm

We know.

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1102048&dt=1

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?page=2&thread=1098792&dt=40

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 1:40pm

Here ya go, https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1098792&dt=40

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 1:43pm

Lizzie, you just beat me to it.

That's a weird way to put it. He's not blaming the doctor he's agreeing with the doctor. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 2:23pm

He was out last night and will be out tonight and for the weekend till the TONY awards most likely...

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Put On Vocal Rest Prior to Tony Performance

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 02:23 PM

[EthelMae]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 2:38pm

And the name of the actor who will be going on is....?

A mention would be nice.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 2:47pm

There are two understudies, and it's possible at the time Platt tweeted that that he didn't know (or it wasn't to be made public yet). Or he didn't want to post something even longer.

Why would it be that necessary to know right now anyway? People who have tickets will find out when they get there anyway.

[EthelMae]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 3:39pm

I just thought that since BroadwayWorld reported on Mr. Platt's tweet in their Articles at the top of the Chat Board, they would have done a little investigating as to who will be going on and print his bio as well. This is quite a break for whoever is going on- I was led to believe that Mr. Platt hasn't missed a performance. In any event, the Understudy's name would be a nice addition to the story. They usually don't get their proper credit.

[Margo319]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 3:43pm

Totally understandable.  I am seeing it one week from today, so I trust he will be back in the show and better than ever!

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 3:50pm

EthelMae said: "I just thought that since BroadwayWorld reported on Mr. Platt's tweet in their Articles at the top of the Chat Board, they would have done a little investigating as to who will be going on and print his bio as well. This is quite a break for whoever is going on- I was led to believe that Mr. Platt hasn't missed a performance. In any event, the Understudy's name would be a nice addition to the story. They usually don't get their proper credit.

 

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Tonight will be Ben's fourth(?) time off. Last night and the other two nights he took off Colton Ryan went on.

[binau]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 4:00pm

Does the show give refunds?

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 4:34pm

qolbinau - From what I hear, yes, the box office has been giving refunds.

Does anyone know if there will be some sort of discount for tonight? I'm happy to see Ben's understudy. :)

[PurpleSummerHathaway]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 4:39pm

In the past it has been Colton Ryan, so I would assume he is the first cover, and will be going on tonight. 

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 5:07pm

Colton Ryan will be on, per Will Roland's Twitter.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 5:09pm

BroadwayRox3588 said: "Colton Ryan will be on, per Will Roland's Twitter."

Link: https://twitter.com/will_roland/status/873238409741053952

[Skylark3]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 5:58pm

Oh no. I just landed from Chicago and have tix for DEH on Sunday. He's the reason for the trip! I bought the tickets months and months ago.

I'm trying to be compassionate -- but I'll be very frustrated if he skips the matinee and does the Tony Awards show -- and that's exactly what's gonna happen.

I cannot.
 

And, while I'm back in NYC on business in a month, the tix at Stub Hub are double what I paid and significantly lousier seats.


 

 

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 05:58 PM

[Margo319]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 6:24pm

It is frustrating, but actors are human, and they sometimes need rest.  Banking on an actor being in for the night you select is never a good idea because life is unpredictable.  I think it happens to everyone, so I know how bummed out one can feel.

[Skylark3]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 6:39pm

Of course, I know all this. But hauling it in from the Midwest isn't coming in from Jersey. In addition, the hype around this particular performance and his appearances on TV? Of course you get excited.

 

But watch. He'll skip the weekend performances, but be there for the Tonys  and the Tuesday first-performance-after-the-Tony's And a pall of worry now fits atop the entire trip. Will he be there on Sunday? Time will tell.

 

im just...undone. 

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 06:39 PM

[CallMeAl2]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 6:45pm

I will just add that seeing a Broadway show with an understudy in the lead is one of the more exciting theater experiences you can have. The show gets an energy and freshness that otherwise isn't there. It is also a unique experience - no one else will have seen quite the same show that you just saw. I highly recommend it.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 6:46pm

I understand being disappointed, but worrying? Why?

[Skylark3]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 6:55pm

Well, Ben isn't the only one with diagnosed anxiety. So, there's that.

Theres been a fair amount of anticipation (and money spent), so there's that.

My mother, who is 80, fell in love with him on TV, so the tix were a present for her, so there's that.

Ugh.

As for understudies, I  get it. I've seen some great ones (including Donna Murphy going on for Betty Buckley in Drood -- she was a sensation). But the myth and hype around Ben's performance is one of the reasons I booked the tix and the trip. It would be like going to see Mame and getting Lansbury's understudy.

 

happy birthday, Mom. 

Sorry to be such an Eeyore, especially since we don't know that he won't be there at Sunday's matinee. But, but #%>!

 

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 06:55 PM

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 7:13pm

Skylark3 said: "Well, Ben isn't the only one with diagnosed anxiety. So, there's that.

Theres been a fair amount of anticipation (and money spent), so there's that.

My mother, who is 80, fell in love with him on TV, so the tix were a present for her, so there's that.

Ugh.

As for understudies, I  get it. I've seen some great ones (including Donna Murphy going on for Betty Buckley in Drood -- she was a sensation). But the myth and hype around Ben's performance is one of the reasons I booked the tix and the trip. It would be like going to see Mame and getting Lansbury's understudy.

 

happy birthday, Mom. 

Sorry to be such an Eeyore, especially since we don't know that he won't be there at Sunday's matinee. But, but #%>!

 

 

I think what you want to hear, is usually what I want to hear when I'm stressed out, and that's just a simple, collective, agreeable: yes, it sucks. 

To the other's points you do have options. You can talk to the box office about exchanges, you can try to make your trip a couple days longer if possible, you can simply stay and enjoy the unique experience of the understudy (who we have all heard is great!). Or, perhaps this is all for not and Ben will be there! Yes he has to listen to the doctors but it really, truly sounds like he'll be back as soon as he is physically able. Good luck!!

 

 

[TheSassySam]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 7:26pm

Skylark, I had a very similar situation happen to me last year. It was my very first Broadway show and I decided to go see The Color Purple because I heard Cynthia Erivo was fantastic and not to be missed. I get to the theater to see that her understudy, Bre Jackson, was on. 

 

Within 10 minutes of the show, I didn't care. I was seeing a show on Broadway and Jackson was hitting it out of the ball park. Afterward, my friend mentioned to me that we got to see a rare performance of an understudy blowing a show out of the water. 

If Ben is not on, still go and enjoy the show. 

[iowaopoly08]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 7:39pm

Last time he was in vocal rest I'm pretty sure he only took two days, one being their day off, so keep some faith and don't freak out. 

[ijest22]

Posted: 6/9/17 at 7:50pm

Words fail