Dear Evan Hansen - Ben Platt Attendance- Page 14

[ethan231h]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 12:42am

I believe Colton took off his Senior Year at BW to do DEH...he's probably leaving in November to finish school? Thrilled for Michael! I really hope Olivia replaces Laura in the future!

[Yankees02]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 1:13am

i'm still waiting for telecharge to reply to me. I called up like two weeks ago now and got a very rude person on the line for customer service. I had asked for a refund for tickets we have in December.  He would not connect me to a supervisor when I asked for one and he finally relented.

The new person contacted me and told me who to email and said they needed refund requests to be written out, so I sent it and they forwarded it. I got a response and he told me that he would be forwarding it to the producers and that I had to wait now for a response.

It's been two weeks and no response yet. I tried to contact but the guy in charge of my case is gone until after Labor day.

[JennH]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 10:40am

Does anyone know if this will be a permanent thing after Ben leaves? Frankly there should have been a designated alternate from day 1 and should remain so, this role is MONSTROUS. Elphaba is a huge sing, but at least she gets a degree of off stage time, Evan practically never leaves. There really are roles other than Christine and Eva that need an alternate, and Evan is one of them, plus his covers have gone on quite a bit already anyway.

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 12:06pm

JennH said: "Does anyone know if this will be a permanent thing after Ben leaves? Frankly there should have been a designated alternate from day 1 and should remain so,this role is MONSTROUS. Elphaba is a huge sing, but at least she gets a degree of off stage time, Evan practically never leaves. There really are roles other than Christine and Eva that need an alternate, and Evan is one of them, plus his covers have gone on quite a bit already anyway."

As shown on the previous page, yes the alternatate schedule will stay intact with MLB as the alternate. 

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 6:22pm

And yet they give this snowflake the tony - geez  just think in the past they were expect to sing without mics and perform every show and be heard in the back of the theater - yet amazing actors such Andy Karl and Krtistin Chenoweth go on with injuries that would sideline most actors in parts that would be beyond most actors period - ugh 

Updated On: 9/3/17 at 06:22 PM

[michaelhale]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 6:48pm

behindthescenes2 said: "And yet they give this snowflake the tony - geez just think in the past they were expect to sing without mics and perform every show and he heard in the back of the theater - jet amazing actors such Andy Karl and Krtistin Chenowethgoon with injuries that would sideline most actors in parts that would be beyond most actors period - ugh"

Not to take the bait, I say as I kind of take the bait, but I think it's wild people out there want actors to go on in dangerous conditions (whether for their voice of whatever), just because previous actors risked it and managed. They're people, let them work however works best for them that allows them to stay safe and continue their careers as long as possible. 

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 7:09pm

michaelhale said: "behindthescenes2 said: "And yet they give this snowflake the tony - geez just think in the past they were expect to sing without mics and perform every show and he heard in the back of the theater - jet amazing actors such Andy Karl and Krtistin Chenowethgoon with injuries that would sideline most actors in parts that would be beyond most actors period - ugh"

Not to take the bait, I say as I kind of take the bait,but I think it's wild people out there wantactors to go on in dangerous conditions (whether for their voice of whatever), just because previous actors risked it and managed. They're people, let them work however works best for them that allows them to stay safe and continue their careers as long as possible."

Amen, MichaelHale! 

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 10:58pm

Those who can, do.  Those who cannot, don't perform. not everyone is able to do Broadway, and have the discipline to take care of themselves so they can do eight shows a week.  Performing on Broadway is like the life of a professional athlete you are either dedicated and have the strength to do it, or you don't.  If athletes don't perform well or at all, the team loses - see what happened to Comet? The team lost and they want to blame the owners or in that case, the producers.  Why ill-prepped performers or delusional people in many cases, are surprised at the strength and stamina it takes to do a show 8 times a week for 2 to three hours a show with the requirement of doing two shows on two days a week is beyond comprehension.  Professional theater is the place that tests the metal of a persons natural born talent and their dedication to be a performing artist. Go home if you cannot do what is required of the part and expected by the audience, just stop lowering the expected standards established by great playwrights and composers and actors just because someone might be required to be on the stage almost the entire length of the play or musical  they are performing in. I mean, can you imagine, "I have to sing for the entire time? " "You mean I am required to memorize all these lines and say them over and over 8 times a week?"  "I'm sorry my ability to sing can only carry me for six shows so you'll just have to have another actor fill in, but pay me the same and give me an award, or I can only do six shows of a play because, my talent to be convincing in a part can only be conjured up for seven shows. I want to be on Broadway but you must accommodate my limitations." Next!

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:10pm

behindthescenes2 said: "Those who can, do. Those who cannot, don't perform. not everyone is able to do Broadway, and have the discipline to take care of themselves so they can do eight shows a week. Performing on Broadway is like the life of a professional athlete you are either dedicated and have the strength to do it, or you don't. If athletes don't perform well or at all, the team loses - see what happened to Comet? The team lost and they want to blame the owners or in that case, the producers. Why ill-prepped performers or delusional peoplein many cases, are surprised at the strength and stamina it takes to do a show 8 times a week for 2 to three hours a show with the requirement of doing two shows ontwo days a week is beyond comprehension. Professional theater is the place that tests the metal of a persons natural born talent and their dedication to be a performing artist. Go home if you cannot do what is required of the part and expected by the audience, just stop lowering the expected standardsestablished by great playwrights and composers and actors just because someone might be required to be on the stage almost the entire length of the play or musicalthey are performing in. I mean, can you imagine, "I have to sing for the entire time? ""You mean I am required to memorize all these lines and say them over and over 8 times a week?" "I'm sorry my ability to sing can only carry me for six shows so you'll just have to have another actor fill in, but pay me the same and give me an award, or I can only do six shows of a play because, my talent to be convincing in a part can only be conjured up for seven shows. I want to be on Broadway but you must accommodate my limitations." Next!"

Jeez. I suppose you would have told Lin Manuel Miranda and Bette Midler to "go home" too because they didn't perform all 8 shows.

[broadwaynerdnewbie]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:22pm

But he has been performing almost all 8 shows a weeks for the entirety of this shows run up until now, or well I guess up until his vacation back last month. And Ben has dedicated himself to the show--he adopted a dairy and gluten free diet to better keep himself up for the show--and he sees a physical therapist two times a week. To think he hasn't delicated himself to this show is dumb, he's only protecting himself now to make sure he can do other shows in the future. 

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:24pm

Expectations have been  successfully lowered and marketed to still make money - and yes Bette is doing the Bette Midler show disguised as Hello Dolly but money is the most important thing so congratulations on the success to all of them. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:35pm

Wasn't there a post recently saying how the role sits in a very unnatural place for the voice? If so, no wonder he's taking 2 performances off and I don't blame him. This is Evan Hansen, it's not like ben is playing boq....

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 9/3/17 at 11:46pm

behindthescenes2 said: "Expectations have been successfully lowered and marketed to still make money - and yes Bette is doing the Bette Midler show disguised as Hello Dolly but money is the most important thing so congratulations on the success to all of them."

Well I guess Patti Lupone never should have made it to B'way either as she had an alternate in Evita. Jesus you sound like a pill.

[LJD123]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 8:21am

All the money in the world can't BUY your health.  He is a human being - put things in perspective.  He has totally committed himself to this show, and wether you like this show or not, to say otherwise is ridiculous!

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 9:59am

behindthescenes2 said: "And yet they give this snowflake the tony - geez just think in the past they were expect to sing without mics and perform every show and be heard in the back of the theater - yet amazing actors such Andy Karl and Krtistin Chenowethgoon with injuries that would sideline most actors in parts that would be beyond most actors period - ugh"

They didn't "give" him they Tony; he earned it. In my opinion, no one on Broadway right now is doing what he does. Give the kid a break.



 

 

 

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:02am

No one? Really? The reason to aspire to see a Broadway show is to see the human that has the "it" factor, the ability of artistic aspirations that separate them from the rest of the humans and the mediocre talent you usually find on television or commercial radio or 75 percent of movies or the unfortunate free access of YouTube which has subjected the world to amateurs at best whose misguided support and love from family and friends convinced them that they have talent when they don't - flooding the world with unacceptable levels of attempts that pass as artistic expression.  Yes I hold theater to a higher standard because that is the place magic happens 8 times a week by the magic that lies within the actor and each show is filled with people who expect it to be performed exactly the way it was performed on opening night.  

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 11:17am

A little context:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-thrilling-uncertainty-of-the-understudy/amp

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 12:04pm

behindthescenes2 said: " Yes I hold theater to a higher standard because that is the place magic happens 8 times a week by the magic that lies within the actor and each show is filled with people who expect it to be performed exactly the way it was performed onopening night."

I certainly hope NO ONE performs 8 shows a week exactly as it was performed opening night. Most portrayals deepen over time. The rapport with the audience builds over time, and a performer figures out what works and what doesn't. I have seen many performers over time in one role and NO ONE has ever had a fossilized portrayal. The fact that you expect that means you actually know nothing about theater.

[michaelhale]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 12:59pm

poisonivy2 said: "behindthescenes2 said: "Yes I hold theater to a higher standard because that is the place magic happens 8 times a week by the magic that lies within the actor and each show is filled with people who expect it to be performed exactly the way it was performed onopening night."

I certainly hope NO ONE performs 8 shows a week exactly as it was performed opening night. Most portrayals deepen over time. The rapport with the audience builds over time, and a performer figures out what works and what doesn't. I have seen many performers over time in one role and NO ONE has ever had a fossilized portrayal. The fact that you expect that means you actually know nothing about theater."

(I've stopped reading behindthescenes' full posts but) exactly, this. That's the magic of the theater! Every night is a once-in-a-lifetime event! No mater which alternate/understudy, or whatever. Sure plenty of patrons likely are expecting it to be he same, but that's not what they'll get and that's not what you're supposed to get, they're supposed to get an incredible once-in-a-lifetime performance. If it was the same time every time, why not just see a movie? The "magic that happens 8 times a week" is in seeing it live and different and something no one has ever seen before, a moment only for those in the theater. The casting of understudies and alternates is done so that you always get a consistent quality experience (which you will with MLB as has been said again and again) but the show will never and should never be performed EXACTLY the same every single night, and surely not the same as opening night 10 months into a run.

Every show I've ever seen has been special for this, and it's what brings people back to the theater time and time again.

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 2:10pm

Poison Ivy- you are starting words I never said - I never said fossilized or meant fossilization- but you interpret however you wish - now that you question my right to have an opinion or perspective,  I have forgotten more theater than you will ever learn or experience, and if you wish to have a respectful discussion- I am game; however, it appears that if anyone has an opinion other than your own, you begin the assassination process. I stated my wishes on what I expect from theater and you have yours. Your attempt to invalidate my existence says much.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 9/4/17 at 2:22pm

behindthescenes2 said: "Poison Ivy- you are starting words I never said - I never said fossilized or meant fossilization- but you interpret however you wish - now that you question my right to have an opinion or perspective,I have forgotten more theater than you will ever learn or experience, and if you wish to have a respectful discussion- I am game; however, it appears that if anyone has an opinion other than your own, you begin the assassination process. I stated my wishes on what I expect from theater and you have yours. Your attempt to invalidate my existence says much."

I'm not invalidating your existence. I'm invalidating your extremely narrow viewpoint of what theater performers should be. 

[moira8]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 5:34pm

I'm watching DEH tonight, and my friend texted that Ben is still on vocal rest? He said he saw an instagram post from Ben Platt. I checked his IG, and it's a picture of him where he said that "When your cousin's this cure, you stoop down and break vocal rest for a sec". It was posted 6 hours ago. Does anyone know if there's a message that he'll be out of tonight's show?

Updated On: 9/5/17 at 05:34 PM

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 5:45pm

Even though Ben has returned from his vocal rest break from the show, he's probably still on vocal rest in his day-to-day life. He was at a wedding on Sunday, so I'm assuming that's when that pic was taken. He should be on tonight.

[moira8]

Posted: 9/5/17 at 5:45pm

CT2NYC said: "Even though Ben has returned from his vocal rest break from the show, he's probablystill on vocal rest in his day-to-day life. He was at a wedding on Sunday, so I'm assuming that's when thatpic was taken. He should be on tonight."

Thanks for the quick reply! :)

[Yankees02]

Posted: 9/6/17 at 12:19am

telecharge finally responded to me after weeks and issued me a refund for a December show