Cary Shields

Could be that maybe he just wanted the work.

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A friend of mine did the same thing at Les Miz years ago. It's kind of like a temp job, but instead of going to an office you go to a theatre. I'm sure it's very common at shows after they've been running for a while. Bring in someone temporarily that already knows the show.

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Wow, he's back in the show? Where have I been...?

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I'm pretty sure Cary's only going to be around as a swing for a little while longer before Sebastian comes back. I don't think he went on as Roger the entire time he was back, but I know he got in a few Gordons.

I, too, have heard that Cary will be taking over Roger when Jeremy leaves after the holidays. Sad that Jeremy has to go, but could for Cary, cuz hey, it's work and a paycheck and time on a stage, and who would turn that down.

cary Shields is quite enjoyable.

I just hope that I can remember Cary's Roger after seeing it this time around. It left no impression on me when I saw it last summer. And that's coming from someone who could write pages about the portrayals of some of the other Rogers she's seen.

It would be fun if Chad Richardson had gotten Roger somewhere along the line. Or hire Joshua Kobak already. Ok.

Kobak is FAB.

Lori! I was with you for that! Great show too. I didn't realize you posted on these boards. It's a small world after all.

Cary is only back as a swing for a little while, not as Gordon (though he has gone on in the role since he's been back). He is supposed to be assuming the role of Roger fulltime on Broadway in January. He was a swing with the Benny and Angel Tours of Rent, though he appeared fulltime as Roger in the Canadian cast. He did a three month stint on Broadway as fulltime Roger in the summer of 2003. He then did Taboo. Now he's back for 7 weeks as a swing, but he should be leaving soon since Sebastian Arcelus is coming back to resume his swing position. Visit http://www.caryshields.com.

Examples of leads dropping down:
It happens a lot in Rent.

Karmine Alers started as a swing with the Benny Tour and then on Broadway, then she was fulltime Mimi for over a year on Bdway and then was dropped down to swing again when Krystal Washington was brought in to play Mimi from the Collins Tour of Rent.

Dominique Roy was fulltime Mimi on the Benny Tour and for like 6 weeks on Broadway, but she has been a swing for many many years.

Matt Caplan started as a swing on the Benny Tour, moved up to fulltime Mark, then started on Broadway as a swing again, moved up to fulltime Mark, went on standby, then resumed fulltime Mark, and is now back to being a standby for a short period of time.

I could probably give many more examples from Rent.

Lori! I was with you for that! Great show too. I didn't realize you posted on these boards. It's a small world after all.

Yes, yes you were with me. And I lied - he and Karmine didn't tell me that, they told Heather that. But...but...buut...I was standing right there! That counts, right?

I had to admit to the little white lie I made. BECAUSE OF YOU, Kristen, I had to be TRUE TO MY HEART about it.

Updated On: 10/13/04 at 08:37 AM

GirlfriendFromCanada - Yeah, I don't know how I left out Cary's run as fulltime Roger with the Benny Tour. My brain is going wonky. How the HELL did I leave that out? Thanks for the reminder!

I had to admit to the little white lie I made. BECAUSE OF YOU, Kristen, I had to be TRUE TO MY HEART about it.

Oh Lord. Hehehe. ::looks around and whistles::