Best Understudies

#1

Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:04pm

I know there's a thread on this already, but I don't see why another can't be made, as it's a discussion.

Megan Campbell- Millie
Leslie Kritzer- Tracy in Hairspray

Those are the only understudy leads I've seen, but I loved them both SO much. Proceed.

#2

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:06pm

Not an understudy, a standby, but Shoshana Bean was actually very good as Tracy in Hairspray (fat suit and all). I prefered her to Marissa.

What about Lainie Kazan for Funny Girl? Haha.

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#3

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:11pm

Shoshana was in fact an understudy. She regularly played Shelly.

#4

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:14pm

I know Megan! :) I wish I could've seen her go on as Millie but I'm stuck in L.A. when it comes to those sorts of things. But I did see her in numerous shows here and she's great. She actually does a feirce Charity!!!

#5

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:15pm

You're right, I'm sorry. But I don't think it was for Shelly. I'm pretty sure it was for Tracy and the Female Authority Figure. You may be right, though.

I've talked so much about shoshana standing by in Wicked, i think it's just become second nature. Haha.

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#6

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:17pm

Gina Kreiezmar in "Forbidden Broadway"... she's awesome! I wish they'd put her in it for good!

#7

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 6:49pm

John Tracey Egan in 'The Producers'. He was my Max Bialystock. IMO, he *is* Bialy, but he was the only one I've seen live.

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#8

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:45pm

Justin Bohon - Dean in All Shook Up

Becky Gulsvig - Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray (although I believe she's now been moved up to full-time Amber - good for her!)

#9

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:48pm

Trisha Jeffrey as Lorraine in All Shook Up. I thought she did an outstanding job.

#10

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:51pm

linda muggleston, in for donna murphy in WT. better than donna by about a bazillion.

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#11

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:56pm

I would love to see a picture of Shoshana in a fat suit...

#12

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:12pm

emily rozek-i saw her as millie and it was amazing, and i;ve heard great things about her glinda
jonathan rayson as seymore
colin hanlon as just about anyone in rent
brad oscar as max

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#13

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:19pm

I saw Jonathan Rayson in the national tour...he was OUTSTANDING. Some prefer him to Hunter.

I've been pretty lucky when it comes to Broadway understudies, haven't had to see too many. Most people didn't like her, but I prefer Angela Ai to Ann Sanders in Q. I've seen it twice and Harada was out both times. I LOVED Ai.

#14

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:19pm

ANDREW- LINK U/S- HAIRSPRAY
BRAD ANDERSON- CHAD U/S- ALL SHOOK UP.

#15

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:21pm

I will of course show much love for Kristy Cates.

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#16

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:27pm

Laura Bell Bundy in Wicked

#17

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:28pm

I saw Megan Hilty as Glinda before she took over the role for Jennifer Laura Thompson. When the show started, I was disappointed that I wasn't going to see JLT, but I loved Megan Hilty and am sooo glad that I saw her!

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#18

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:28pm

i just recently saw Patti Cohenour play Margaret Johnson in LITP and i thought she was just superbe. truly an amazing actress and understudy. she played the part to perfection and is the perfect person to fill in for Victoria Clark.

#19

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:30pm

Jenna Leigh Green!!! my lord..my favorite person---ever.


and that girl who from the Little Shop tour who went on as all three urchins all alone..I didn't see it..but she wins the award for actually even attempting that..go her

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#20

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:35pm

Phantom: Gina went on for Donna English the first time I saw FB and she was great! Her Sarah Brightman spoof was by far the best I've ever seen of any of the regulars.

Stacey Todd Holt-He was my first Carmen Ghia in The Producers. I've seen it 4 times and he was the best CG without question. They should give him the part instead of keeping him as a swing. Stacey, you rule!

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#21

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:53pm

Daniel Torres, Kevin Kern, and Carlos Encinias for Altar Boyz. Understudying 5 roles must be hell .. but these boys are just amazing. Daniel's such a sweetie ... I missed Kevin, and haven't met Carlos yet, but apparently Kevin pointed me out to someone. Makes me happy.

I love 'em.<3

#22

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 11:08pm

I was lucky enough to see Sho go on as Tracy in HAIRSPRAY. She was AWSOME! I hope she does it again, the show I mean.

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#23

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/20/05 at 11:08pm

There are no pictures existing of Shoshana as Tracy in Hairspray.

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#24

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/21/05 at 12:57pm

John Bolton is brilliant as King Arthur in SPAMALOT.

Adinah Alexander, Mme Morrible in WICKED, she's actually better than Rue!

#25

re: Best Understudies

Posted: 8/21/05 at 1:29pm

andrew rannells -link
john jeffrey martin-link

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