Isaac West Side Advice

[theaterdude2]

Posted: 12/27/19 at 10:17pm

Looking for some advice about WSS. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this boat.

I am coming into NYC for only a few days and have a ticket for WSS next Sun eve Jan 5. I was hoping to see the show with Isaac Powell. I know there's no way of knowing if he'll be back and the chances are most likely slim. What are my options? (please don't lecture me about how talented understudies are. I want to see the original cast of this new production and was looking forward to Isaac's performance)

I am in the city until Jan 8 which buys me a couple more days. Do I wait, and if I find out he's back, try to change my ticket? Or do I try to get rid of it altogether?

I'd appreciate any advice, especially since i spent a lot for my seat. 

[Dublin2]

Posted: 12/27/19 at 10:41pm

I think you know what we all know (the general public) and as someone stated in another thread, knee injuries can be tricky. I don't think this production is going to comment on his recovery any further nor is he because I think they want people to concentrate on the show being the star, and not have people cancel their tickets because he isn't there. I would say take a shot and attend the performance you paid for or cancel it all together now. Hoping he is back the extra three days you are in town is probably a bad bet. Just my opinion though, cheers. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/27/19 at 11:36pm

He posted an Instagram Story a few hours ago and he has crutches with him so I think it’s safe to assume he’ll be out for quite some time.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 12/27/19 at 11:45pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "He posted an Instagram Story a few hours ago and he has crutches with him so I think it’s safe to assume he’ll be out for quite some time. "

While I agree he’ll be out for some time, I do have to point out that he’s in a car in what seems like Times Square (pointing at a WSS billboard) so I assume he’s still attending the show to take in performances/notes & whatnot. As others have mentioned, they only pushed back the opening by 2 weeks so he’ll have “the same amount of previews as everyone else” so I have to wonder if he will, in fact, be back in the show in some shape or form by on/around that date as it’ll be just about two weeks since the injury. 

I know NOTHING about knee injuries nor do I have any insight, just my two cents. No need to get wound up about an observation. 

Updated On: 12/27/19 at 11:45 PM

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 12/27/19 at 11:45pm

Double post. 

Updated On: 12/27/19 at 11:45 PM

[FANtomFollies]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 8:59am

From Scott Rudin (the producer): "We're postponing two weeks - from February 6 to February 20 - ... so that he can have the same duration of preview playing period we've always had scheduled."

If you take that quote as fact, that would indicate that he would only be absent from the show for 2 weeks. Any more than that and he will not have the same duration of preview performances. 

Updated On: 12/28/19 at 08:59 AM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 9:07am

I know NOTHING about knee injuries nor do I have any insight, just my two cents. No need to get wound up about an observation.

Without being morbid, many dancing and athletic careers ended due to a knee injury.  For dancers and athletes, knee injuries are the one they fear the most.  It’s even featured in A CHORUS LINE.  It’s the injury that takes out Paul from the audition.  

[steven22]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 10:21am

Who is covering for Isaac?

[charles91]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 10:51am

Jordan Dobson, who is making his Broadway debut in the role. I saw him on Isaac’s second night out and he was phenomenal, with a truly impressive voice. I will be going back to see Isaac but I do not at all regret keeping my tickets.

[ShowStop2]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 11:00am

They have not changed the opening to give Isaac the same preview time. If he misses opening night he won't be eligible for a Tony nomination. I imagine they know he won't be back in time for opening so they pushed out the date. He is a wonderful performer I can't blame them for doing it. 

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 11:33am

ShowStop2 said: "They have not changed the opening to give Isaac the same preview time. If he misses opening night he won't be eligible for a Tony nomination. I imagine they know he won't be back in time for opening so they pushed out the date. He is a wonderful performer I can't blame them for doing it."

Yes they have — Scott Rudin is literally quoted in the Deadline article saying so:

“We’re postponing two weeks – from February 6 to February 20 – to give Isaac the chance to recover from an injury to his knee, so that he can have the same duration of preview playing period we’ve always had scheduled,” Rudin tells Deadline. “Luckily he is much braver than me and will be back and playing his full, remarkable show very shortly.”

Here’s a link to the article. 

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 11:46am

theaterdude2 said: "Looking for some advice about WSS. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this boat.

I am coming into NYC for only a few days and have a ticket for WSS next Sun eve Jan 5. I was hoping to see the show with Isaac Powell. I know there's no way of knowing if he'll be back and the chances are most likely slim. What are my options? (please don't lecture me about how talented understudies are. I want to see the original cast of this new production and was looking forward to Isaac's performance)

I am in the cityuntil Jan 8which buys me a couple more days. Do I wait, and if I find out he's back, try to change my ticket? Or do I try to get rid of it altogether?

I'd appreciate any advice, especially since i spent a lot for my seat."

I'm seeing it on the 3rd (on a four-day trip). If I dislike the show, I doubt one performer, no matter how talented, would be enough to change my opinion. If I love or even just like it, the chance to see Powell later in the run is the best excuse I can think of to return and see it again.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 11:55am

I’m seeing it on the 6th. Hopefully, he’s back by then. If not, I’m glad to hear Dobson is great!

[VotePeron]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 12:26pm

While Isaac is indeed wonderful, the production itself is the star and I would recommend anyone see it despite who’s performing.

[ChrisC3]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 4:11pm

I’ve spoken to my friend who is the security guard there that just spoke to Isaac as of yesterday. Other than his knee, Isaac has suffered some injuries to his ribs and that is the bigger concern they have. As of now, they are looking at him day to day to determine when he can return.

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 5:02pm

What exactly happened to him?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/28/19 at 5:16pm

TotallyEffed said: "What exactly happened to him?"

Gurl fell.  Hard.