Dick Latessa out of HAIRSPRAY tonight

[Mrs B]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 6:45pm

Just went by the theatre and saw he is missing this evening's performance.

Has he missed many/any shows before?

MB

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 6:46pm

he has missed before.

[NuggetMonkeys]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 7:19pm

its not THAT odd...people miss all the time...especially stars!

[QueenS]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 7:27pm

Harvey rarely misses and is vocal about his opinion of those who do it often.

I've seen Mr. Latessa's understudy and he's not bad, but no Dick. As written, it's really a thankless role, but Latessa just shines in it. A wonderfully understated performance.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 8:56pm

harvey RARELY misses?? He has NEVER missed.

[Amneris]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 11:49pm

um harveys NEVER missed a show and dicks missed about 9 shows total because his brother died and he got sick right before You Cant Stop The Beat one show so JP went on the end song one night.. I think Dicks sick again..plus he deserves a nite off.

[Becky]

Posted: 8/28/03 at 11:55pm

Can I just take a moment to say how much I admire Harvey's work ethic?? If only more people followed his lead....

[Amneris]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 12:06am

not to mention how NICE harvey is.
is it true he drives to NYC everyday from CT?

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 3:33pm

Yes, Amneris, it is. I asked him.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 8/29/03 at 6:04pm

We should ALL have Dick's energy.
He never tells his age, but he's in his mid-70s. God bless him!

[Copeman63]

Posted: 8/30/03 at 1:22am

I think Harvey is a treasure to the Broadway community. I agree with his views completely. In some cases people have paid $100.00 to see these stars, and when they're out (No matter HOW GOOD the understudy is) it's bound to upset some people. If you're really sick or there is a family emergency that's fine, but the performers should be there otherwise.

[PennyLou]

Posted: 8/30/03 at 1:39am

Well, I agree and disagree at the same time for example Harvey is planing on taking a vacation in Oct. He hasn't missed a show since they opened over a year a go that's 8 shows a week. I think that he deserves a weeks just to rest or do something other then the show and I love the show it's my fav and I really can't imagine it without him but everyone needs a break sometimes. Just it should be all the time same as any other job. Not that being on Broadway is like any other job but ya know what I mean