Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:05pm
WAIT! I just bought a ticket and absolutely did not see that message for tomorrow's matinee. Can I still go to the box office OR CALL and get a refund?
Updated On: 6/24/17 at 04:05 PM
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:18pm
dshnookie said: "WAIT! I just bought a ticket and absolutely did not see that message for tomorrow's matinee. Can I still go to the box office OR CALL and get a refund?
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Yes you can but please PLEASE go see Colton in the show. His performance is equal to Ben's, and this show is like sold out forever or the tickets are VERY VERY expensive. Seriously go especially if you havent seen the show yet
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:20pm
I saw it at 2ST with Ben. I'm usually so careful and I SWEAR that note about him being out tomorrow did NOT show up when I was buying my ticket. I'll think about it. I did get a good deal, center orch F at regular (not premium) price.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:25pm
dshnookie said: "I saw it at 2ST with Ben. I'm usually so careful and I SWEAR that note about him being out tomorrow did NOT show up when I was buying my ticket. I'll think about it. I did get a good deal, center orch F at regular (not premium) price.
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Colton is fine, but he's not at the same level as Ben. If you're going primarily to see Ben again, consider getting your money back (with the understanding you're unlikely to see him again at less than exorbitant prices).
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:27pm
Sorry it's up to you but no one can do Ben's performance and you get your money's worth imo
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:39pm
I just returned it, if any Colton fans want to hop on it on Telecharge - Orch E 113.
Of course, while I was on hold I heard 'Waving Through A Window' twice.
Thanks all!
Posted: 6/24/17 at 4:47pm
Looks like a lot of tickets just opened up on SH for tomorrow's performance.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 5:42pm
I read awhile ago that the only scheduled time off Ben had was Yom Kippur. I don't know if that's still true, but heads up for anyone with tickets September 29-30th.
Speaking of Kristolyn being out- did anyone see that they added Phoenix Best to the company yesterday? Olivia had been on for Alana all week, but Laura Dreyfuss was out last night and she covered Zoe instead. Phoenix was brought in for Alana. The insert said she was joining the company, but I don't know if she's just a temporary member or joining the standby team for good.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 5:44pm
herewegoabc said: "Speaking of Kristolyn being out- did anyone see that they added Phoenix Best to the company yesterday? "
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1102456&dt=9
Posted: 6/24/17 at 5:50pm
CT2NYC said: "According to Telecharge, Ben will be out tomorrow, Sunday, 6/25/17, at 3:00 p.m. I'm assuming this is because of the special performance at 8:00 p.m. to benefit The Actors Fund.
https://imgur.com/a/dKbzT
*Ben Platt will not perform Sunday - June 25. per Telecharge
Sunday is GAY Pride so maybe he's attending the parade
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Posted: 6/24/17 at 6:30pm
He lives like a monk. I'd imagine he's on vocal rest for the added Actor's Fund performance that evening.
Robbie2 said: "CT2NYC said: "According to Telecharge, Ben will be out tomorrow, Sunday, 6/25/17, at 3:00 p.m. I'm assuming this is because of the special performance at 8:00 p.m. to benefit The Actors Fund.
https://imgur.com/a/dKbzT
*Ben Platt will not perform Sunday - June 25. per Telecharge
Sunday is GAY Pride so maybe he's attending the parade
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Posted: 6/24/17 at 9:13pm
Ben is out tonight. I had the pleasure of catching today's matinee. He gave a beautiful, gutsy performance, and it was obvious mid-way through the first act he was struggling. His acting was on-point, but he had to make some safe vocal choices during the higher parts of For Forever. I would not have been surprised had he sat out the second act, but he finished the show. When he exited the stage, he appeared tired; he sighed and shook his head slightly as if to indicate fatigue and frustration. I was not at all surprised to hear he would be out for the evening show. This is a nine(!) show week, and to my knowledge he has not had a show off since the Tonys.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 9:21pm
Ben deserves a long, long vacation after his run. He deserves it like hell.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 9:45pm
MattRVA said: "Ben is out tonight. I had the pleasure of catching today's matinee. He gave a beautiful, gutsy performance, and it was obvious mid-way through the first act he was struggling. His acting was on-point, but he had to make some safe vocal choices during the higher parts of For Forever. I would not have been surprised had he sat out the second act, but he finished the show. When he exited the stage, he appeared tired; he sighed and shook his head slightly as if to indicate fatigue and frustration. I was not at all surprised to hear he would be out for the evening show. This is a nine(!) show week, and to my knowledge he has not had a show off since the Tonys.
"I saw the show Tuesday night (the 20th) and was surprised to see he was in after that. He already sounded a bit sick Tuesday and by the end of Act 2 was coughing quite a bit. I saw him come out the front door with security and he looked absolutely destroyed. So I suspect this has been coming on for some time (or he never fully recovered from the issues he had pre-Tonys). Sounds like he could really use a longer break.
Posted: 6/25/17 at 3:19am
I was meeting a friend after Great Comet and we happened by Evan Hansen as my friend wanted to check on the cancellation line. We went into the box office and I overheard the box office staff telling people about Ben being out for the Sunday matinee, but about ten to fifteen minutes later, one of the members of the staff came out to tell the cancellation line that Ben would also be out for the Saturday evening performance. The line thinned out a little while I was standing there, but a fair amount of people stayed put and when I happened by later it seemed to have gotten longer again.
They also put up signs on the door to let people know that Ben was out and Colton was on.
Updated On: 6/25/17 at 03:19 AM
Posted: 6/25/17 at 3:46am
Has he had his week long vacation yet? I recall all of the Hamilton actor's took a week long vacation. I sincerely hope he takes one if he has not already. He obviously needs a break. Mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Posted: 6/25/17 at 8:01am
It seems to me if a show is being recorded (i.e. tony awards or actors fund special performance) Ben tends to take a few performances off.
Posted: 6/25/17 at 9:45am
Wick3 said: "It seems to me if a show is being recorded (i.e. tony awards or actors fund special performance) Ben tends to take a few performances off.
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Disappointing audience members who flown in to see him.
Posted: 6/25/17 at 9:54am
We saw Ben at the matinee yesterday. He was astonishingly good, but you tell he was very, very sick.
There were several moments when his voice gave out and you could tell he was in severe vocal pain.
I didn't know there was anything wrong, but I wondered if he made those sounds at every performance, because I can't imagine that is good for the throat.
I hope he rests and gets good care.
Posted: 6/25/17 at 10:27am
herewegoabc said: "I read awhile ago that the only scheduled time off Ben had was Yom Kippur. I don't know if that's still true, but heads up for anyone with tickets September 29-30th.
Speaking of Kristolyn being out- did anyone see that they added Phoenix Best to the company yesterday? Olivia had been on for Alana all week, but Laura Dreyfuss was out last night and she covered Zoe instead. Phoenix was brought in for Alana. The insert said she was joining the company, but I don't know if she's just a temporary member or joining the standby team for good.
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Phoenix is a vacation swing
Posted: 6/25/17 at 2:49pm
"It seems to me if a show is being recorded (i.e. tony awards or actors fund special performance) Ben tends to take a few performances off."
Considering how much he's struggling, I couldn't agree more. All actors get vacation time, I just hope he does that for himself. This is about his health, not people's disappointment. He is only human and right now, per these reports, it seems like he needs a lot of rest. I only wish he could be THIS happy all the time.
Updated On: 6/25/17 at 02:49 PM
Posted: 6/26/17 at 12:06am
I just wanted to post here and say that I saw Colton Ryan perform as Evan in today's matinee and thought he did a PHENOMENAL job. It was my third time seeing the show and I took my dad, who was really looking forward to seeing Ben Platt perform. When we heard the news that he would be out, we were both disappointed but couldn't switch our tickets so we decided to make the best of it. I LOVE Ben and think he's insanely talented, not to mention PERFECT for the part, but I will say that seeing it with Colton as Evan in no way changed how great the show was. Not once did I wish that Ben was playing the part instead -- I was too wrapped up in enjoying Colton's performance.
Just wanted to put this out there for anybody reading this thread who is nervous about Ben being absent when they see the show, or is considering selling/exchanging their tickets to see him. Yes, it's disappointing to learn that the big-name lead is going to be out, but in this case it really didn't matter. I highly recommend giving Colton a shot if you have the opportunity to! I couldn't be happier that I did, plus it was so interesting as a DEH fan to observe some of the little nuanced details that Ben and Colton did differently. Bottom line: they are both incredibly talented performers and they will both give beautiful performances!
Posted: 6/26/17 at 12:08am
broadwaybaby2123 said: "I just wanted to post here and say that I saw Colton Ryan perform as Evan in today's matinee and thought he did a PHENOMENAL job. It was my third time seeing the show and I took my dad, who was really looking forward to seeing Ben Platt perform. When we heard the news that he would be out, we were both disappointed but couldn't switch our tickets so we decided to make the best of it. I LOVE Ben and think he's insanely talented, not to mention PERFECT for the part, but I will say that seeing it with Colton as Evan in no way changed how great the show was. Not once did I wish that Ben was playing the part instead -- I was too wrapped up in enjoying Colton's performance.
Just wanted to put this out there for anybody reading this thread who is nervous about Ben being absent when they see the show, or is considering selling/exchanging their tickets to see him. Yes, it's disappointing to learn that the big-name lead is going to be out, but in this case it really didn't matter. I highly recommend giving Colton a shot if you have the opportunity to! I couldn't be happier that I did, plus it was so interesting as a DEH fan to observe some of the little nuanced details that Ben and Colton did differently. Bottom line: they are both incredibly talented performers and they will both give beautiful performances!
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Would love to hear about a few things about their different takes on the role if you have time!
Posted: 6/26/17 at 12:47am
This happened tonight. Was happy to see him smile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVyjBKRD1Br/?taken-by=bensplatt
Posted: 6/26/17 at 1:08am
Ben Platt was in tonight for the Actor's Fund performance (which was also recorded for the TOFT archive).
His voice still sounded like it was straining a little in songs like "For Forever," but then there were moments like "Words Fail" or the talk with Heidi prior to "So Big/So Small" that were as explosive as I've ever seen (multiple visits since DC), so it seemed to depend on what part of his voice he was using.
He was in good spirits at curtain call and you could tell he was glad to have performed for The Actor's Fund.
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