Groban & Ashford in SWEENEY TODD On Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 9

The Distinctive Baritone said: "Also interesting that they are calling him the "standby" when he is already in the cast, so he's technically an understudy, but I guess "understudy" is a dirty word for some people ha ha."

I know I’m a month late, but I feel the need to say that Nicholas Christopher isn’t being called “understudy” because it’s a dirty word. Understudy is the term for anyone on a chorus contract and standby is a principal contract. Both De Waal and Christopher are both on principal contracts, thus they get the standby title. Whoever is on a chorus contract and covering a part are regarded as understudies. My guess is DeLaney Westfall and Jonathan Christopher(Nicholas’ older brother, if I may add) are the Lovett and Sweeney understudies, respectively.

Well, at least now we know the dietary restrictions of the leading players. 

Melissa25 said: "Speaking of heft, I have Carolee Carmello and Norm Lewis forever memorialized from the Tooting Arts production in the Village. They were both spectacular especially Carolee."

IMO, Carolee can do no wrong! She's electric in everything she's in. It suck's she'll be in two shows this season and probably won't even get a nomination. Hopefully she'll get a well deserved Tony sometime soon!

I am the biggest critic of Ashford both here and in Sunday (and yes I also saw Carolee and Norm and that production was so special). But at this point I am trying to go in with an open mind because I want to enjoy the show. 
 

Low key hoping that like HELLO, DOLLY! They might bring in Bernadette and Mandy as replacements and perhaps end the even longer preview period with Groban and Ashford :p. Probably won’t happen though. This is literally Bernadette’s last chance to play the role on Broadway, even if time has probably already gone. 

I understand the skepticism about the casting of the leads. But Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford don’t have to match some of the legendary performers who have been in Sweeney Todd in past years. Because I never saw those performances in person. I’m going to be seeing this show.

I have never seen Ashford, but I did think Groban did a fine job as Pierre in Great Comet. So between that and the full orchestra and other talented folks involved, I am cautiously optimistic.

 

blaxx said: "bear88 said: "I understand the skepticism about the casting of the leads. But Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford don’t have to match some of the legendary performers who have been inSweeney Toddin past years. Because I never saw those performances in person. I’m going to be seeing this show.

I have never seen Ashford, but I did think Groban did a fine job as Pierre inGreat Comet. So between that and the full orchestra and other talented folks involved, I am cautiously optimistic.

"

She will demand you find her funny before she even goes onstage."


Huh?  How would that work exactly??

I loved Annaleigh in You Can’t Take it With You and hope she delivers a delicious performance.

I thought Ashford was just marvelous in Sunday in the Park with George. Excited to see her in this.

jacobsnchz14 said: "Anyone plan on being there for first previews next week?"

I will be at first preview! Very excited!

I’ll be there!