Book of Mormon Understudies
Book of Mormon Understudies
#1Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 4/23/11 at 4:53pm
So why do they have an Elder Cunningham standby but not an Elder Price one? And I know Jared Gertner has already gotten the chance to go on, but have there been any other understudies yet?
Off topic: I was waiting in line for SRO tix and Tyson Jennette had just found out he was making his broadway debut that night, so congrats to him. I got shut out so I didn't get to see the show though.
Broadway61004
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/11
#2Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 4/23/11 at 5:00pmThe only difference between standbys and understudies are that understudies typically regularly perform in the ensemble (or other smaller parts) whereas standbys don't perform unless they are going on to cover one of the leads. So the producers and casting director must have determined that they had someone in the ensemble who could cover Elder Price but no one who could cover Elder Cunningham, therefore they hired a standby for Cunningham but not for Price.
#2Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 4/23/11 at 5:26pm
Clearly, but the last part of your answer was more helpful.
Have any of the other understudies been on yet? The every-night cast got such rave reviews that it would be interesting to see someone else step into their roles.
#3Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 4/23/11 at 6:49pm
Jared Gertner has been on for Josh Gad
Updated On: 4/23/11 at 06:49 PM
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#4Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 4/23/11 at 6:53pm
I'm waiting for a phone call from Nick Spangler to tell me he's going on.
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Updated On: 4/23/11 at 06:53 PM
#5Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 2/23/12 at 5:41pmFYI, Josh Gad will be on vacation for two weeks(Jan. 27 - Mar. 11). Gertner will play the role for both weeks. Would be interesting if Gertner gets sick during that time to see Benjamin Schrader play Elder Cunningham.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#6Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 2/23/12 at 7:08pm
I cannot WAIT TO SEE JARED, and also hope to see Benjamin Schrader.
(BTW, Jared's tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/JaredGertner/status/172339725972160512)
And most people know this already, but since this thread was first created, there's an Elder Price standby in the form of Nic Rouleau, who is very, very good.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
Updated On: 2/23/12 at 07:08 PM
#7Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 2/23/12 at 10:20pmwill be trying to catch him sometime during those 2 weeks. I haven't seen any u/s for the three times I've seen the show.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#8Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/8/12 at 12:09pmFYI, Benjamin Schrader will be playing Elder Cunningham this Saturday night & both shows on Sunday as per Broadway Understudies on Facebook. "Benjamin Schrader (@schrader99) will be on as Elder Cunningham in @BookofMormonBWY on Saturday, Mar 10 (eve) & Sunday, Mar 11th (both shows)"
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
ElphabaGoodman
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/10
#9Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/8/12 at 2:54pmWill Blum, who recently played Dad/Margaret Mead on the Hair tour will be joining the company as the Elder Cunningham standby.
#10Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/8/12 at 3:02pm^^makes me wonder if Gertner will be doing the tour??
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#11Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/8/12 at 3:04pmI believe Will Blum is only joining the company as an additional cover because of the string of dates Jared Gertner will be on for Elder Cunningham while Josh Gad is in Los Angeles filming his television pilot.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
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#12Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/8/12 at 9:08pmNic Rouleau as Elder Price was phenomenal! And he's very handsome.
#13Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/12/12 at 12:27amdid anyone see Schrader go on as Elder Cunningham this weekend?? Just curious if anything was changed and how he did.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#14Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/12/12 at 9:06amCan I start by saying how happy I am that they gave Ben Schrader a chance to go on? I've been a fan for a while and was scared it would not happen. Anyways, was there Saturday night and he was fantastic. A completely different interpretation than Jared or Josh. His mannerisms were spot on and I appreciate how he had to work harder for the physical comedy aspects. As far as changes, they said "listen to that weird white guy" in Man Up.
#15Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/12/12 at 12:10pm^^glad to hear he did well. thanks for the report.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Elder Katt
Chorus Member Joined: 6/23/11
#17Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/12/12 at 8:48pm
I saw Ben Sunday night and was pleasantly surprised.
His portrayal is so completely different from Gad's that when my father asked me if he was better I could not answer. I am not sure whether or not I am pleased with how they made his character, but I AM pleased with how he did it.
Ben's Elder Cunningham is portrayed as basically an autistic boy. I don't know if I am the only other one who saw that, but his ticks and weird walk make it seem that way. This being said, he was incredible in the role. I was pleasantly surprised.
Jealous? I ain't jealous. I can take on these fellas whateva.
Elder Katt
Chorus Member Joined: 6/23/11
#19Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/13/12 at 12:57amI was out of town this weekend, but would've been at BoM if I hadn't been! I've been a fan of Ben Schrader since Big River and SOOOOO wish I could've seen him go on. Thanks for posting. :)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#20Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/30/12 at 9:15pm
Newsflash: Josh Gad is going to be out almost an entire month.
THIS IS NOT A BAD THING AT ALL, THOUGH! Because Jared Gertner will be on for him! He's fantastic and totally adorable in the role.
So happy for everyone who gets to see him.
https://twitter.com/#!/JaredGertner/status/185889886291763202
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
Updated On: 3/30/12 at 09:15 PM
ElphabaGoodman
Broadway Star Joined: 4/2/10
#21Book of Mormon Understudies
Posted: 3/30/12 at 9:51pmCongratulations to Jared Gertner for getting to go on for an extended period of time and Will Blum for being a temporary standby!
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