Hank Azaria Sabatical from Spamalot — Page 2

Crap! Crap! Crap! I have tickets for late June. I really wanted to see Hank perform.

Does anybody have the dates for his leave to film Huff?????

Thanks -- I would greatly appreciate it

Does anyone really care if anyone is friends with the guy at the stage door? Honestly?

Hank's name isn't above the title for Spamalot, so no refunds will be given in his absence, regardless of whether or not it was announced specifically when tickets were sold. Would be the case with the other two, too. In fact, I wonder if that's a reason why they aren't!

As of April 6th - Telecharge Customer Service has no information regarding specific dates that Hank Azaria will be out of Spamalot in June/July.

Just to clarify, I meant that they won't refund because he's above the title, since he's not. I have no idea if they would otherwise. I don't see why they would feel they have to though.

At the stagedoor yesterday he said that he would be back by thanksgiving, I guess I was wrong and he meant he'll be around for the thanksgiving season.

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Brilliant message ErinRebecca.

Here is the thing about theatre that makes it so special...

It's never the same way each night. IT'S LIVE. You may be there to see the set fall in, or some singer croak on stage, or some really amazing performances.

It's ephemeral.

Be happy that you are able to see the show at all. I know that, growing up in California, I had to wait almost a year to see the touring company of any certian show, and could only afford to see certian shows. I never was upset that I didn't get to see the original cast, but that I was able to see the magic that was THE SHOW...not THE PERFORMER.

Oy

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To the recent posters who seem to be blasting me... please read the beginnings of this thread to see my original intent.

First, I have been coming to NYC for just about 25 years to see theater. I also posted previously that I have seen many understudies and understand the “nature of the beast” that is live theater. I understand that and, happily or not, accept that. I am sorry if you all think I am some bumpkin who has no idea what theater is all about. As I posted previously, in the ORIGINAL run of Dreamgirls, I saw a performance where Jennifer Holiday was understudied and the performer was INCREDIBLE. I loved the show and saw it again 3 days later with the same understudy.

Second, I originally started this thread TO FIND OUT WHAT DATES HE IS OUT. I have a ticket for June 18th and I am going no matter what. I would just appreciate it if one of the FEATURED PLAYERS has a planned time off that I could at least find out the dates THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PLANNED that he will be out of the show. If I lived in NYC and could see the show any time, I would NOT plan on seeing it while he was out. This is different than a featured player missing a few performances that was NOT SCHEDULED.

Third, for those who claim the show is the star... why feature Tim Curry, David Hyde Pierce and Hank Azaria at all????? I happen to like Hank Azaria and was very excited to find out he was in it and was SO LOOKING FORWARD to seeing him more than anyone else.

Fourth, I only posted the analogy of the movies to make a point, not to equate movies with theater. I actually would not waste my money paying $15 to see a movie. I wait until it is on DVD several months later so I can watch it in the comfort of my own home. For decent theater however, I will shell out $100 to attend. Obviously some of these message board readers cannot understand that I was just making a point.

Lastly, back to my original reason for starting this thread... does ANYONE know the date Hank is going out??? I only hope it is after June 18th. If not, I will have to enjoy it without him.

Updated On: 4/6/05 at 06:48 PM