If/Then Understudies

[BwayinVan]

Posted: 6/24/14 at 9:00pm

I see from twitter that Curtis Holbrook is on for Lucas tonight. Curious if anyone saw the show. I'm interested to hear how he did.

[Claudia Draper]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 12:40pm

Me too.. anyone ?

[HighFlyingAdored97]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 1:49pm

He's on for the matinee right now as well. I'll report back after the show is over.

[broadwayfan1995]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 7:38pm

Saw on tumblr that he was great!! So far it looks like him and Jackie are the only understudies to have really gone on.

[getatme]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 9:58pm

Pearl Sun was on for LaChanze a couple weeks ago. And Charles Hagerty was on for James Snyder last week.

[delongpre]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 10:45pm

I saw Curtis yesterday and I was blown away by him. I saw Anthony in the show before and I have to say that Curtis gave the role a great twist. I loved Lucas' sarcasm and the edgy way Curtis played him. Bouncy, playful. He worked great with both Idina and Jason. I would try to catch him as Lucas if you can. He didn't stage door but that was a good choice because the crowd last night was nuts. I would love to tell him that he rocked the role.

[HighFlyingAdored97]

Posted: 6/25/14 at 11:20pm

I thought he was... okay. I thought his vocals were kind of weak, and I found the character kind of annoying. I'm curious how Anthony Rapp plays Lucas.

[skylight2]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 12:36am

I saw Pearl Sun in the Kate role about 3 weeks back. She was ok I guess. Her vocals were a bit shaky.

[misto625]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 1:16am

I saw Charles Hagerty for James Snyder and thought he did a great job.

[Jufikar]

Posted: 6/26/14 at 10:55am

Does anyone know why Anthony was out, or how much longer he'll be out? I'm seeing the show Sunday, so I was wondering if he'd be out for that long.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 6/30/14 at 5:13pm

Does anyone know when understudies will be on next in the show? I am seeing on Saturday for the Matinee!

[Jufikar]

Posted: 7/1/14 at 8:38pm

I don't know. He was not in the matinee on Sunday. It's a little early to tell. If he's not in, then you will see Curtis Holbrook. He did not disappoint!

[AC126748]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 2:44pm

Curtis Holbrook was still on as Lucas as of yesterday's matinee. No other understudies were on except for the person covering Holbrook's usual track.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 5:31pm

I wonder if Curtis will still be in the show this weekend cause I imagine Anthony Rapp is taking a long vacation for the 4th!

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 6:08pm

Saw the show on Wednesday (matinee. Happy to report that Curtis NAILED "both" Lucases! Sweet and charming, strong and brash, without a trace of whine - it was nice to see the character without and (intended or not) RENT subtext. Have to admit I preferred him yp Rapp.

And the guy in Curtis' track was excellent as well!

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 6:12pm

who is in Curtis's track?

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 6:21pm

Marc De La Cruz

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/3/14 at 6:39pm

Thanks!

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/4/14 at 9:34pm

I wonder when Anthony will be back?

As of tonight he is still out. Updated On: 7/4/14 at 09:34 PM

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 7/5/14 at 11:45pm

^^
Isn't this where someone on here starts a "I shouldn't really say anything, BUT... a friend of mine involved with the show says Anthony Rapp is IMPOSSIBLE backstage and has been let go" rumor?

[adamgreer]

Posted: 7/6/14 at 12:30am

I would love nothing more than for Rapp to be out next Sunday. I'd much rather see Curtis Hoobrook.

[delongpre]

Posted: 7/6/14 at 1:00am

Anthony still out tonight. We were wondering something along those lines. Curtis is pretty good in the role though he reads a bit younger than Idina. He really fits in with the cast. Love them all and the interplay during the show.....tonight Idina flubbed a line, apparently the same line she flubbed in the matinee, as she is getting on the subway.....and she pardoned herself and asked to do it over again....exited the stage and re-entered and did the line correctly.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/6/14 at 7:36am

I agree I saw Curtis today and thought he was great! Yes, a bit young for Idina but still played the role well!

[ethan231h]

Posted: 7/6/14 at 7:36am

I agree I saw Curtis today and thought he was great! Yes, a bit young for Idina but still played the role well!

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 7/6/14 at 10:30am

I also saw Curtis on Friday night and thought he was wonderful. He is a bit younger than the rest of them but he worked extremely well with Idina and Jason Tam.