Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 58

[Angela897]

Posted: 10/9/23 at 9:30am

Barring any illness, Josh and Annaleigh will be performing Wednesday.  A few of the cast members posted a list of all the swings that were on on Sunday and it was a lot. Gaten, Ruthie, Daniel, Nick and John I believe were all out. Not sure how that will play out for Wednesday though. Good luck, and enjoy the show! 

[binau]

Posted: 10/9/23 at 9:45am

If there is a scheduled absence, you will see a message on Ticketmaster. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/9/23 at 10:11am

PanaroFan111 said: "OK this Wed matinne coming is my 3rd time trying to see Sweeney,

Last 2 Josh was out

I dont really do the social media thing so does anyone know if there are any scheduled absences this upcoming Wed matinee?

Thanks for the help :)"

There seems to be something going around in the cast (as well as vacations). Per my friend in the show, 13 cast members were out yesterday (including Miles, Matarazzo, N. Christopher, and Bilbao) and so it was an understudy all-skate with two of the ensemble having to split tracks and a lot of last minute role shuffling. 

Not sure what's been going on, but I would prepare yourself for many swings, covers, and understudies on Wednesday (though not sure if that would include Groban and Ashford).

[PanaroFan111]

Posted: 10/9/23 at 10:21am

Thank you,

Thanks for the heads up.

Wow thats alot of people out for a Sunday Matinee.

[pac2015]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 3:45am

Forgive me, but I have searched the internet. Have there been announcements for when Groban and Ashford are leaving the show? Trying to get to it in November. Thank you

[OMG U Guyz]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 3:54am

pac2015 said: "Forgive me, but I have searched the internet. Have there been announcements for when Groban and Ashford are leaving the show? Trying to get to it in November. Thank you"

Josh has a scheduled absence 11/15 to 11/19 I believe but has said publicly he’s leaving in January - tickets are on sale til 1/15 so we assume that’s his last performance. Annaleigh hasn’t said publicly when she’s leaving but I’m assuming it will be the same date as Josh. 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 7:54am

And there's no indication yet the show will continue after that date.

[theblackumbrella]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 5:45pm

Kimberly Akimbo is getting a vinyl release. That’s great. When can we expect one for this cast recording?!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 8:12pm

MezzA101 said: "And there's no indication yet the show will continue after that date."

The show is set to close on January 15 as of now. There's been almost no rumors of replacements for Groban or Ashford. I think that closing date holds.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 8:21pm

*January 14

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 10/11/23 at 9:36pm

I hate to say this but this production left me cold. It feels to me that it was staged but not directed. There's no clear vision, or an angle really, to guide the show or tell the audience why you should "attend the tale of Sweeney Todd," and, similarly, the performances by the usually talented cast did not congeal. Did they have very little time to prepare the production or/and rehearse? This is a complete letdown compared to Here We Are and Merrily.

[pac2015]

Posted: 10/12/23 at 2:26am

thank you everyone. thankful that i can still see it when they are both around. i saw on the stage when groban was on comet of 1812 and there was one part of the show were he sang directly at me and looked in my eyes for a good 30 seconds. such a cool moment.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:19pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Josh-Groban-Annaleigh-Ashford-to-Play-Their-Final-Performance-in-SWEENEY-TODD-in-January-20231019

So, not closing in January. Very interesting...

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:19pm

Looks like it’ll be extending after all. Curious to see who they’ll bring in! I don’t think the direction of this revival is the draw here, but it’s still a great opportunity for the right pairing.

[Huss417]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:23pm

ColorTheHours048 said: "Looks like it’ll be extending after all.Curious to see who they’ll bring in! I don’t think the direction of this revival is the draw here, but it’s still a great opportunity for the right pairing."

I would just like a week with Kristen Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4B0nIuaTc

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:23pm

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES. 

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES. 

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES. 

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES. 

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES. 

[amiyagi]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:28pm

Jordan Catalano said: "GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES.

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES.

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES.

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES.

GIVE ME AUDRA & STOKES."

I would just die.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:32pm

It also makes me wonder if whatever show was looking at booking the Lunt for the Spring is no longer happening?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:38pm

ACL2006 said: "It also makes me wonder if whatever show was looking at booking the Lunt for the Spring is no longer happening?"

Probably Tommy, but they now have the Nederlander after Shucked closes. 

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:40pm

Don't laugh (okay you can laugh), but...I wonder if Travis Kelce can sing.

Updated On: 10/19/23 at 12:40 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:51pm

I'm curious as to who they have lined up for these roles and what the strategy is behind it.

Would love to see Audra & Stokes but the ticket sales would be abysmal. I also assume they want to continue with a younger Sweeney & Lovett, so a 65-year-old and a 53-year-old probably aren't in the cards. Same with a 75-year-old Lovett (Bernadette).

Rebel Wilson's one of those people who would cost a lot of money but probably doesn't deliver ticket sales, but...I'd like to see her Lovett sometime. 

I stand by my suggestion from a few weeks back if they want to go with no-names & lose money: Joshua Henry & Bonnie Milligan.

Updated On: 10/19/23 at 12:51 PM

[Alex M]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:53pm

The demand for the replacements won’t be as big as Groban but still pretty good names that will make the theatre girlies explode. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:55pm

Alex M said: "The demand for the replacements won’t be as big as Groban but still pretty good names that will make the theatre girlies explode."

Hints, please...

[FolliesCabaret]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:56pm

Alex M said: "The demand for the replacements won’t be as big as Groban but still pretty good names that will make the theatre girlies explode."

From what I've heard, the new Lovett is a Sondheim vet but this will be her first time doing Sondheim on Broadway. Very, very excited if it's true.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/19/23 at 12:58pm

I think it would be smart to replicate Into the Woods. Give us theater people every few weeks to keep the interest there.