Harvey and HAIRSPRAY

[zamedy]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 7:27pm

Does anyone know if Harvey is back at the Neil Simon rehearsing for his 'first' show next Tuesday?

What's the typical protocal for a situation like this anyway (when an actor who originated the role returns to re-assume the role)? Do they typically have to relearn all the blocking and choreography? I wonder how much of the book Harvey still has committed to his memory.

[NGD2225]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 7:36pm

Considering that Harvey hasn't done the show in a good 3 years that he'll have to relearn everything.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 7:47pm

Replacements get 2 weeks rehearsal. I'm sure it's no different for Harvey, though Marc S. could shine more light onto the situation.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 8:29pm

His first performance is November 11th. I will be there.
Say hi.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 8:30pm

I doubt he needs as much rehearsal as someone coming into the show completely green.

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 8:31pm

I love his Edna. I can't wait to see Hairspray. It has been soooo long. At least a year.

[karenL2]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 8:40pm

Harvey's first day of rehearsal was 10/28, put in is on Friday.

[zamedy]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 9:36pm

"Put in" karenL2?

[LinkLarkin24]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 9:43pm

I'm really looking forward to seeing Harvey in December - I'm going to a matinee show on a Saturday - I hope he is there that afternoon.

[karenL2]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 10:21pm

Yes, "put in." Harvey never misses a show.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 10:21pm

Zamedy, "put in" means a rehearsal on the stage usually with the full cast running through the show.

[zamedy]

Posted: 11/5/08 at 10:54pm

Gotcha. Thanks Dottie.
I'm sure many of the younger actors in the cast will be looking up to Harvey. He's pure brilliance.

BTW.. With the exception of George leaving for Harvey to take over, is the final cast pretty much intact now? Is anyone else planning to come or go in the next 8 weeks? Is Karen Mason sticking around?

[karenL2]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 6:56am

Karen Mason will be in the show until the end. I believe there will be a new tracy.

[Parks]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 8:49am

Will Kate Loprest be sticking around? She might have been my favorite part of the show after seeing it this past Saturday.

[zamedy]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 1:17pm

A NEW Tracy?? Marissa is leaving? That makes absolutely no sense. Why would they show Marissa the door and bring in a new lead for a show that's closing in 8 weeks? Doesn't really make sense, unless it's a Tracy from the past I guess.

[winter_sky]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 2:18pm

I hope it's Shannon.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 2:28pm

Marissa Perry is out of the show quite often.

I wouldn't be surprised if they were bringing someone else in for the final weeks of the run who can be there and perform consistently.

Updated On: 11/6/08 at 02:28 PM

[blueq123]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 4:22pm

There will not be a new Tracy. Marissa Perry has stated that she is staying with the show until it closes.

[Hank]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 4:57pm

I'll be there Tuesday as well.
Can't wait to welcome him back!
It should be fun at the stage door.

[esparza 333]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 8:06pm

Harvey will be hilarious and in my opinion make ticket sales much better. Harvey will bring buzz back.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 8:11pm

If Harvey brings in sales any chance they'll extend?

[zamedy]

Posted: 11/6/08 at 10:47pm

I think they'd really have to do gangbusters at this point to extend. The numbers over the past few weeks have been less than stellar. And unless they start selling to what, more than 90 percent capacity again, I don't see them trying to extend during the lean winter months at a time when Broadway is struggling as a whole.

Hank... Please write a review for us after Tuesday's show! Harvey better get huge entrance applause after "Who wants to know?!?"

[NGD2225]

Posted: 11/8/08 at 3:03pm

Harvey put some pics from his Put in on his Myspace.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=64572550&albumId=680441

[Corine2]

Posted: 11/8/08 at 7:55pm

Kate Loprest is funny!

Interview with Kate LOPREST