Posted: 6/9/17 at 4:34pm
^What I was thinking....let's not get overly dramatic.
Posted: 6/9/17 at 4:34pm
Broadway Joe said: "MrsSallyAdams said: "A clip of standby Colton Ryan singing "Waving Through A Window" at the Best of Broadway Lunch this January.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-YxzBJcI6k
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Yikes, I'm curious how he actually is in the show because I didn't like that at all.
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Me, too. Maybe he wasn't really trying to act it in that venue? I kind of wish I hadn't seen this clip. Guess I'll find out on Sunday.
Posted: 6/24/17 at 12:59pm
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
Updated On: 6/24/17 at 12:59 PM
Posted: 6/24/17 at 3:55pm
With Kristolyn Lloyd on vacation, I find it hard to believe that Ben doesn't have a vacation scheduled between now & mid-November. I wish the producers would just fess up and publicize when his vacation will be.
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
