Posted: 5/21/18 at 9:04pm
Posted: 6/7/18 at 8:23am
RBJ will be leaving before August 5, 2018 according to this.
Posted: 6/7/18 at 9:15am
taylortrensch said: "RBJ will be leaving before August 5, 2018 according to this."
I am seeing the show again July 18 and was worried about when Rachel is leaving, so you just made my day!
Posted: 6/7/18 at 11:25am
bwaylistener said: "taylortrensch said: "RBJ will be leaving before August 5, 2018 according to this."
I am seeing the show again July 18 and was worried about when Rachel is leaving, so you just made my day!"
Yay, so happy to hear I lifted a weight off of your shoulders! Enjoy your show!
Posted: 6/7/18 at 11:53am
Posted: 6/7/18 at 12:28pm
I mean, it doesnt exactly mean she is leaving on or before August 5th, it just may be when the offer is good till? However when she does eventually leave I would low key love Alice Ripley in the role. With Jessica Phillips (Diana understudy in N2N) being cast for the tour....
I would also love to see Kendra Kassebaum in the role!
Posted: 6/13/18 at 2:18pm
Posted: 6/13/18 at 2:34pm
I personally would love to see Heidi Blickenstaff replace RBJ.
Posted: 6/14/18 at 7:44am
Posted: 6/14/18 at 9:12am
Cleareyedidealist said: "We saw MLB last night as Evan Hansen and he is a phenomenal actor but my daughter, who listens to the soundtrack incessantly, had high expectations for the show and was a bit disappointed with his vocals. It did seem a bit of a stretch."
Well I mean, the cast album has Ben Platt - not Michael Lee Brown. Don't walk in expecting to hear Ben Platt lol
Posted: 6/14/18 at 11:57am
Posted: 6/14/18 at 11:59am
Posted: 6/14/18 at 12:03pm
Sorry to hear that I’ve seen most of the original understudies and I always liked MLB’s Evan because in terms of mannerisms and most songs he plays the role most similar to Ben. I’m super excited to see Taylor in the role at the end of this summer though.
Posted: 6/14/18 at 2:31pm
Saw the show last week and it's in phenomenal shape. It was practically all adults in the orchestra, which was interesting. The second act in particular is very moving in this version.
Posted: 6/16/18 at 2:39am
Posted: 6/16/18 at 8:41pm
ethan231h said: "I would also love to see Kendra Kassebaum in the role!"
Never gonna happen, she left CFA to be in Seattle for her son, I doubt she is coming back any time soon.
Posted: 6/17/18 at 8:33am
Has anyone seen the new Jared yet? Would love to see some reviews!
Posted: 6/17/18 at 11:03am
I saw the matinee yesterday (6/16) and I like the cast changes. My thoughts on each:
Sky - his laugh is not a "annoying" or loud as Will's. I liked him. I was curious how he would be received (please don't go off on me. Yes, I know there are POC that are jewish, but you have to admit, it's not the first mental image that comes to mind). I think I heard a small reaction from the audience on his Rosh Hashanah line - but maybe not.
Phoenix - very strong vocals, felt less "mechanical" than Kristolyn.
Alex - loved his characterization! While Mike was dark and broody, Alex brought humor to Connor.
Nicole - my first time seeing her. Excellent performance!
Unfortunately, MLB was not at his best 
He didn't hit those high notes on WTAW, but by YWBF he sounded better. He was not feeling good/sick (chatted with a girl at SD who talked to him Friday night and said he sounded sick). He was still great and I was in tears, as usual.
Posted: 6/17/18 at 11:24am
(Insert Clever Name) said: "ethan231h said: "Iwould also love to see Kendra Kassebaum in the role!"
Never gonna happen, she left CFA to be in Seattle for her son, I doubt she is coming back any time soon."
I know its a long shot but it was just a "want"...I know she left NYC.
Posted: 6/21/18 at 10:30pm
I saw the show again tonight. It’s my first time seeing it since before Ben left and holy hell, they should have just closed the show if they weren’t able to find an Evan who could
1) Sing
2) Act
3) Convey any sort of emotion
They should have just closed it. All of the OBC (minus Jennifer Laura) just looks BORED. For a show that really moved me immensely when I saw it before, it bored me to tears tonight and I couldn’t wait to get the hell out of there.
Updated On: 6/21/18 at 10:30 PM
Posted: 6/21/18 at 10:54pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I saw the show again tonight. It’s my first time seeing it since before Ben left and holy hell, they should have just closed the show if they weren’t able to find an Evan who could
1) Sing
2) Act
3) Convey any sort of emotion
They should have just closed it. All of the OBC (minus Jennifer Laura) just looks BORED. For a show that really moved me immensely when I saw it before, it bored me to tears tonight and I couldn’t wait to get the hell out of there."
Maybe you just caught the show on an off night?
Posted: 6/22/18 at 2:01am
I heard awhile back that they wanted Carmen Cusack to replace RBJ, but don't know if thats on the table now with her doing Lempicka at Williamstown.
Posted: 6/22/18 at 7:48am
