Hugh Jackman out of The Music Man this week? — Page 4

StardustsChild said: "Max is wonderful in the role! He and Sutton have captivating interesting chemistry; I really like the May-December dynamic they have found, and his scenes with Winthrop pull heavily on the heart strings (there was an audible sigh of pleasure through the audience when the young actor rested his head on Max's shoulder). Marian the Librarian was a particular delight, as Max positively soared through the choreography with plenty of energy left over to spar with Sutton.

He dances the hell out of the role, and his voice is also strong, although the sound design was all over the place, with his mic nearly muted during group numbers and ensemble mics turned up to 11. I have seen many, many productions of The Music Man over the years, and Max is one of very few who make me actually believe in the heel turn for the finale; you really feel his Harold fall, in spite of himself, for Marian, and the look he gives her when he says "for the first time in my life, I got my foot caught in the door." made me tear up.

Rush tickets are plentiful; don't miss your chance to see Max's wonderful performance!"

Thank you, Mrs Clayton!

I got a rush ticket row H orchestra, in the sides very close to center about 20 minutes before curtain today.



if you want to catch this, I’d go while Hugh is still out. Man, is this musical dated and awful. But Max was lovely and thank God for Sutton Foster, who is the only real reason to see this, IMO.

Foster just posted on IG she has tested positive again and will be out for the next ten days. Sounds like they're alternating who plays Marion.

ACL2006 said: "Foster just posted on IG she has tested positive again and will be out for the next ten days. Sounds like they're alternating who plays Marion."

Get well soon, Sutton!

mamaleh said: "Does anyone know whether Remy Auberjonois, whom Sutton kisses eight times a week on stage, has ever tested positive for Covid? I would not be surprised if he too tests positive in the coming days, although I hope not. He is delightfully curmudgeonly and irascible as Charlie Cowell."

He probably tested positive during late December/early January. Didn't like half the cast get it then? If I understand it right, theirs was one of the bigger outbreaks during the giant wave.

Updated On: 6/26/22 at 05:40 PM

Someone well known filling in while he's out on scheduled filming breaks. They haven't announced who but the rumor is NPH

I just wish they would use Max those two weeks so tickets would be cheaper. With Neil they don't have to. Sigh.

The producers are trying to make their money back and a profit.

Although the show's grosses dropped a bit during Max's run, it was still one of the top 5 money makers that week. Do they expext NPH to do better?

jo said: "Dollypop said: "Although the show's grosses dropped a bit during Max's run, it was still one of the top 5 money makers that week. Do they expext NPH to do better?"

Not exactly a bit, It dropped by 46% ( from $3.3 M to $ 1.8 M) but the musical, no matter that it is a revival of a show from 1957, still held the support of a good number of theatregoers. NPH vs Max in terms of audience appeal - hard to say which one could draw more people to the Winter Garden. But if it is only for the 2 week-long Jackman breaks in August & September, why not just go along with Max who showed he was quite a competent replacement?"





I agree

Saw The Music Man" this Wednesday at the matinee, Show was great even with multiple understudy in roles, Max Clayton was in as Marcellus, and of course Sutton Foster was out. During intermission, the lady next to me was gushing about how good "Sutton" was doing ! She didn't realize it wasn't her, but probably not the only one, as when Marian appears the first time, there was some pockets of big applause.

Any idea on when this would be announced?

Understandably, refunds/exchanges were offered for Sutton's first COVID absence in December, but that was at the very beginning of the run. 7 months in, I guess they figure that it's the luck of the draw, and they no longer need to offer that courtesy.