Dave Malloy returns to Great Comet!

So exciting! Select performances: Thursday, May 4, through Tuesday, May 9; Tuesday, May 16; Tuesday, June 13; Tuesday, June 20; and Tuesday, June 27

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/exclusive-composer-dave-malloy-will-return-to-the-great-comet-on-broadway-next-year-120516

I thought Malloy was wonderful. I haven't seen the new cast yet, however, so I'm disinclined to make any comparisons. I can only hope Groban is just as good.

Holy wow, I am so there!

I'm really curious what route they go in replacing Groban come July (give it to Stangland or try to find another star).

kdogg36 said: "Do we know for sure he's leaving in July? I think all that's been announced is that he'll be there until July, not necessarily that he won't be there after that. I've heard rumors (here, I think?) that he has actually made a one-year commitment to the show."

They are calling the new block of tickets an "extension," so it doesn't sound like he was signed for a year...

The reports seem pretty clear that Josh is only on through July 2. It does seem strange that with tickets now on sale through September it is unclear who will take the role of Pierre -- Dave, Scott, or some new person.

Beyond the accordion and piano aspects of the role, Pierre is pretty easy and not nearly as physically demanding as basically any other role in the show. It shouldn't be that hard for them to find someone with Groban's pull for the part.

This is the week, any reports? I'm going on Saturday...

This will be a mad week/weekend I believe for Dave and the show. I'm so glad we decided to grab tix for Dave last week, before the Tony noms.

As if this incredible endlessly energetic cast and ensemble needed any more reasons to be in "hyper" mode, it should be interesting to see what happens at the Imperial this week. We are going on 5/6 too.

Ughhhhh so jealous of everyone seeing Dave again.

I'm going tonight! Happy to report back on the general experience/crowd reaction, though I don't know the show well enough to make any Pierre comparisons.

Super bummed that this coincided with rent paying week, so I can't afford to be there tonight...but I will be there Sunday!

I'll be there onstage tonight too! "See you" there, zedpi!