Jeremy Jordan to be the Tony alternate in WSS....

[ljay889]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:07pm

From facebook


"Jeremy Jordan Gonna be leaving Rock of Ages in a few weeks to play Tony for 2 shows a week in West Side Story on Broadway, starting December 16th!!"


Interesting. But does the role really need an alternate? I bet Matt H. will be bumped up to do the other 6 shows.



Updated On: 11/18/09 at 05:07 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:09pm

Odd that they think the role needs an alternate. I assume he'll stand by the other 6 shows a week?

Nevertheless, I guess I'll see WSS again, now. He has a killer voice, based on what I saw in ROA, when I saw him go on for Drew, and I bet he'll do a great job with this.

[matineeidol2013]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:15pm

I'm almost 100 percent positive Matt H. is being bumped up to play Tony full time

[MusicSnob1]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:16pm

Mehhhhhhh

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:22pm

I wonder why? It's not a vocally demanding role or physically demanding?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:23pm

I have something physically demanding that he can do. Updated On: 11/18/09 at 05:23 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:30pm

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:31pm

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.

That's a bottle I'd like to take down to the last drop.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:35pm

I definitely wanna see WSS again now. He's incredibly talented.

[BrianS]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:42pm

"It's not a vocally demanding role or physically demanding?"... says the guy who probably isn't singing a high B and screaming for Maria 8 times a week. I'm not saying it needs an alternate, but it is demanding.

[vixiedust2]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:50pm

i'm sad to see Jeremy Jordan leave ROA, but super excited to see him as Tony!

[frapperia]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 5:57pm

Must agree - saw him as Drew in ROA and he was incredible, so much better than Constantine. A really pure voice and brilliant upcoming talent.

[Felm_heart]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:23pm

Typically when a show decides to put in an alternate for two shows a week, does he cover the matinees?

[logan0215]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:24pm

I forget if there was anything about this, but is this production planned for a tour?

If so, perhaps the "alternate" schedule is so one can be prepped for the road...

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:26pm

Typically when a show decides to put in an alternate for two shows a week, does he cover the matinees?

My hunch is he'll do Wednesday and Saturday matinees, so the new full-time Tony (presumably Matt H.) doesn't have to do it twice in one day. Of course, I don't claim to know anything specific and I could be totally wrong.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:26pm

adamgreer, you just made my day with that picture!

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:33pm

With minimal exception, most alternates play matinées, and largely so that the main performer can take a break. Typically it goes to roles like Evita, or Christine.

In some cases, a performer decides to stay on, but for any number of reasons (family, vocals, other engagements) will request an alternate.

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:39pm

this is incorrect information. jeremy jordan is not going to be the alternate.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:40pm

this is incorrect information. jeremy jordan is not going to be the alternate.

Is he taking over full-time? The original poster just copied and pasted what was written (by Jeremy Jordan, presumably) on his fan page.

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:51pm

to my understanding, jeremy jordan turned it down, and they have resumed auditions for their tony alternate.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:53pm

Jeremy's Twitter says he'll be Tony Wed. evenings and Sat. afternoons.

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:56pm

all i know is that they've resumed their auditions. so... we'll see, i guess.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:57pm

Matt Hydzik will be Tony.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 6:57pm

Matt Hydzik will be Tony.
Did you even read the thread? This is for the alternate.

Updated On: 11/18/09 at 06:57 PM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 11/18/09 at 7:23pm

Well, I mean, anyone can say on their twitter that they are the Tony alternate. In fact, I think we all should!