Jonathan Groff's Understudy

[HellsKitchy2]

Posted: 11/4/07 at 3:28pm

I saw that Jonathan Groff is out of the show for a few weeks for a pilot. Has anyone seen the understudy the show. I wanted to take a couple of friends from out of town next week, but I'm sad they will not get to see Jonathan. I think he's excellent in the role (and easy on the eyes)...

[ChorusCutie]

Posted: 11/4/07 at 3:31pm

You're right. He is really cute. I haven't seen it, but I imagine the understudy would be good. I assume they have talented kids lined up to be in that show.

[jake6970]

Posted: 11/4/07 at 3:31pm

He has two performing understudies, Matt Doyle and Jesse Swenson. I've seen Matt twice and he is incredible in the role. I much prefer him to Groff. I've heard Jesse is great as well. Matt will be on the 6th-11th.

[Shplink]

Posted: 11/4/07 at 8:12pm

I haven't seen Matt Doyle in the role, but I just saw Jesse last night and he was VERY good. Though I think he over acted a bit in the beginning (he doesn't do it everyday so I really don't blame him hehehe), he was pretty much in spades for the whole show. His interpretation was a bit more angst-ridden than Groff's, so you can take that with a grain of salt.

I have to say too that it's creepy JUST how much he looks and sounds like Groff 0_O....I'd swear they're each other's doppleganger...

[SpotlightAnnie]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 10:05pm

I just learned that Jonathan is from Lancaster in PA. I just saw Catherine Walker as Mary Poppins on Sunday 11/4. She was fabulous and SHE is from Lancaster, PA, too!

[focusingonmoviesmatt]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 10:42pm

i've seen both understudeis i pefer matt doyle.

[popular_elphie]

Posted: 11/6/07 at 10:46pm

I just saw Matt tonight, and all I have to say is wow. His Melchior is definitely a must see. I've also seen Jesse, and he's great as well.

All their portrayals are different in their own ways, but Groff, Jesse, and Matt are all amazing.