mikey2573 said: "No one seems to be coming to the conclusion that he simply could not handle the vocal and acting demands of the show, and they are struggling to come up with a reason for him to gracefully leave.
Something similar happened recently with a production of ANNIE that I saw with anEmmy Award winning actress and musical comedy stage veteran in the role of Hannigan. It was very clear when I saw it that this actress was not able to sing the part. I had seen her play Hannigan about ten years ago and she was fantastic; great comedic performance and wonderful vocals. But clearly her voice has not aged well. She sang LITTLE GIRLS an octave below the norm. Within a week after I saw her in the show, a press release came out saying that she had broken her leg on some ice and would need to be replaced.
People who were present the night Fisherleft the stage would have some insight into what happened. Was he struggling vocally? Why and under what circumstances did he leave the stage? The fact that he has not performed since he left yet continues to do publicity for other projects and does not seem to have any health issues (like the flu), and the fact that he has left with literally NO EXPLANATION would indicate that they are trying to replace him with as little publicity as possible. I predict that he will not be returning to the show, though I wish him all the best (had never heard of him before his casting was announced). It's a monster of a role.
l agree 100% with those who praise Piser. I saw him as Evan and he was amazing! I would still love to see Josh Colley in the part."
Except...this Miss Hannigan actress that you speak of actually did slip on ice...and break her leg....
