David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#1David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 7:15pm
Has David left entirely? He is no longer even on the board and his understudy has been in for quite some time... Anyone got the scoop?
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#2David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 7:23pm
FWIW he's still on Playbill Vault.
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#3David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 7:24pm
He just recorded the cast album with them
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 8:01pm
Recording the cast album means nothing re him being in the show now.
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BroadwayKiwi
Understudy Joined: 12/27/12
#5David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 8:08pm
I saw it a couple of weeks ago and he exited the show mid-way through...right after that father-son song & dance number...and a cover took over soon after.
His voice seemed fine and he wasn't swaying side to side or anything. But maybe the ridiculousness of that number finally dawned on him...
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#6David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:26pm
When I saw the show his voice was super horse. But maybe that's just his normal speaking voice?
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#7David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:43pm
I was at that same performance, Kiwi. He apparently cut his hand, so nothing major.
I found it interesting though that his name is no longer even on the cast board in the lobby.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#8David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:47pm
According to the twitter account @understudies
Aaron C. Finley (@aaroncfinley-) will be on as Brian in @ShouldaBeenYou through June 28th. And he killed it today! pic.twitter.com/R7lSWk2A6Y
— Bway Understudies (@understudies) will be on as Brian in <a href="https:/twitter.com/ShouldaBeenYou">@ShouldaBeenYou</a> through June 28th. And he killed it today! <a href="http:/t.co/R7lSWk2A6Y">pic.twitter.com/R7lSWk2A6Y</a></p>— Bway Understudies (@understudies) <a href="https:/twitter.com/understudies/status/613818638664077316">June 24, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>" target="_blank">June 24, 2015
#9David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:51pm
Direct link: https://twitter.com/understudies/status/613818638664077316
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Updated On: 7/1/15 at 10:51 PM
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#10David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:53pm
It's past June 28th now... Aaron is great, just curious if Burtka is permanently out.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#11David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 10:55pmWouldn't they have had to update the playbill? If so, keep an eye on Playbill Vault.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#12David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/1/15 at 11:56pm
It could just be a vacation.
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ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
Tag
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
#14David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 12:03am
He tweeted on June 28th that NPH took him on a trip of a lifetime. So maybe just vacation?
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#15David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 12:09am
oh, I didn't see that tweet. Maybe he was away!
#16David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 12:57am
That vacation with NPH was when he was supposed to be out until the 28th. He mentioned that while on vacation, he was also on vocal rest. He could certainly be out on ordered vocal rest
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#17David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 2:18am
Vocal rest?! For this show? He barely sings. He needs to learn how to yell without destroying his voice. I'm appalled that he'd be out on vocal rest for this part.
#18David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:30pm
According to NPH's Instagram, Burtka is with he and their kids in East Hampton right now. So perhaps a scheduled vacation?
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#19David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:43pm
Maybe he saw the handwriting on the wall and bailed out. He also may have tired of doing 8 a week.
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pattilupwned57
Swing Joined: 6/5/15
#20David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/2/15 at 10:51pm
He's been on vocal rest for a couple of weeks. He's still in the show.
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#21David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/3/15 at 8:53am
He sings for about 8 minutes total. Vocal rest? Wow....
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aj88
Featured Actor Joined: 3/18/15
#22David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/3/15 at 10:14am
I find the idea of vocal rest extremely laughable.
Sure, someone may be sick and can't really sing but it is definitely the truth when there is next to nothing for him to sing in this show.
asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#23David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/3/15 at 10:17am
He is on medical leave. I would assume from timing, it may have to do with his hand injury.
#24David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/3/15 at 10:22am
What does "PD" stand for? https://www.facebook.com/shouldabeenyou/photos/pcb.410717832462728/410717015796143/?type=1&theater
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
Updated On: 7/3/15 at 10:22 AM
asmith0307
Broadway Star Joined: 8/5/14
#25David Burtka - IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Posted: 7/3/15 at 10:24am
"What does "PD" stand for? https://www.facebook.com/shouldabeenyou/photos/pcb.410717832462728/410717015796143/?type=1&theater "
Personal Day, which can be sick leave, vacation, or an unpaid day off.
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