#51
Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:52pm
and that show would be?
Krysta Rodriguez is leaving Spring Awakening — Page 3
#52
Posted: 6/23/07 at 3:09pm
She will be doing a show called "The Black Suits" for MCC.
#53
Posted: 6/23/07 at 3:20pm
I like Krysta just fine, but if she is really that much better why wasn't she cast in one of the roles instead of just being an understudy? That seems like strange logic to me.
I don't know if you're aware, but being a Swing in a Broadway show is very much a double-edged sword. On one hand, people see that you're amazing and capable of so much because you're able to play a variety of roles on a moment's notice, so that really works in your favour. But on the other hand, if you get a good rep for being an awesome Swing, then other casting people are going to want you to Swing for them too, and it can be VERY difficult to break out into a leading role.
I don't know if you're aware, but being a Swing in a Broadway show is very much a double-edged sword. On one hand, people see that you're amazing and capable of so much because you're able to play a variety of roles on a moment's notice, so that really works in your favour. But on the other hand, if you get a good rep for being an awesome Swing, then other casting people are going to want you to Swing for them too, and it can be VERY difficult to break out into a leading role.
#54
Posted: 6/23/07 at 3:23pm
alright now I don't want to put words into Becoz's mouth but how I took it and how I feel is that it's gonna be a bit sad for the fans of Spring Awakening to not see her SL every night rocking it out. I think that yes, obviously she can be easily replaced. There were thousands of kids at the last round of auditions. IMO there is a bit of a difference between Krysta and the other swings on Broadway in that Krysta is yes a swing but she's also onstage every night and IN the show. She's a cast memeber and one thing that I love about Spring Awakening is that they publicly (sp?) acknowledge their Swings just as much as their cast. They are their cast (ie: performing on the Tony Awards, Virgin Records, The View) Fans in turn look at them just the same as the cast or at least this fan does. Again, not saying that Krysta is a "better" swing than anyone else on Broadway just that the swings in Spring have a different relationship with fans and audience simply from the way they are represented in the show and offstage. I was actually really bummed to hear that Krysta will be leaving so early but she's amazing and deserves this bigger role and am thrilled to see that she has a lot more coming up in the future. She's the sweetest girl at the stagedoor and clearly has a lot of people that notice her even when she's just seated onstage. I don't think that this thread was in any way un needed. As most people on here say: Don't read or post if you don't care. I wouldn't have minded at all if anyone had made a thread on Maureen Moore leaving Grey Gardens. And while I think Foster might have been a little bit overboard here on this particular thread you know what he's talking about. We love our Krysta so please just let us have our thread.
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Updated On: 6/23/07 at 03:23 PM
#55
Posted: 6/23/07 at 5:50pm
Aww, congratulations to her! She's leaving one of my favorite shows and going into another.
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#56
Posted: 6/23/07 at 5:51pm
Damn, I can't say anything without it being commented and nitpicked at. If anyone else had said that comment had been made by someone else no one would have said anything.
Hmmm.
And IMO? She won't be hard to replace. It's nice to see someone in this cast go on to something bigger and better, though.
Hmmm.
And IMO? She won't be hard to replace. It's nice to see someone in this cast go on to something bigger and better, though.
#57
Posted: 6/23/07 at 5:56pm
The song "Blue Hair" from "The Black Suits" is a great number. I hope Rodriguez will play the character that sings it (as she'd do well by it.)
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#58
Posted: 6/23/07 at 6:01pm
Almost all of the girls from Spring Awakening were at the call back for The Black Suits, so I'm glad Krysta got it.
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#59
Posted: 6/24/07 at 10:32am
Krysta is amazing, and deserves everything positive she gets. Bebe will be a great role for her, and ACL will really be able to showcase her talent.
I think it would be nice to try to get over whatever issues anyone has with Spring Awakening, or Krysta and just be happy that she landed a lead in a wonderful show! Think of how much more exposure she'll get! Be happy for her!
I think it would be nice to try to get over whatever issues anyone has with Spring Awakening, or Krysta and just be happy that she landed a lead in a wonderful show! Think of how much more exposure she'll get! Be happy for her!
#60
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:21am
I've yet to see A Chorus Line, so pardon me when I ask how big of a part Bebe is?
#61
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:28am
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It's not like Krysta is simply leaving because her contract is up. She's moving on to another project where she will have a slightly more noticable role. What's wrong with making a post about it?
It's not like Krysta is simply leaving because her contract is up. She's moving on to another project where she will have a slightly more noticable role. What's wrong with making a post about it?
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#62
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:35am
The post is more to inform everyone about who will be taking on a lead in A CHORUS LINE.
It happens to be that she is leaving SPRING AWAKENING at the same time.
Chillax guys.
It happens to be that she is leaving SPRING AWAKENING at the same time.
Chillax guys.
#63
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:43am
I like Krysta just fine, but if she is really that much better why wasn't she cast in one of the roles instead of just being an understudy? That seems like strange logic to me.
To add to what Weez said, I just want to point out that the standbys for SPRING AWAKENING were cast FOR the Broadway production. The Off-Broadway production did not have standbys/understudies/ensemble members singing onstage. That was an addition for the Broadway production. With the exception of the two adult performers, the Off-Broadway cast remained exactly the same from the Atlantic to Broadway, so someone like Krysta was not considered for a lead. Those parts had already been cast when she was auditioned.
To add to what Weez said, I just want to point out that the standbys for SPRING AWAKENING were cast FOR the Broadway production. The Off-Broadway production did not have standbys/understudies/ensemble members singing onstage. That was an addition for the Broadway production. With the exception of the two adult performers, the Off-Broadway cast remained exactly the same from the Atlantic to Broadway, so someone like Krysta was not considered for a lead. Those parts had already been cast when she was auditioned.
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#64
Posted: 6/24/07 at 12:28pm
awww. =(
i liked her.
i wish her well though, she is a very talented performer. i think it's great someone has picked her up for another show!
good luck krysta!
i liked her.
i wish her well though, she is a very talented performer. i think it's great someone has picked her up for another show!
good luck krysta!
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#65
Posted: 6/24/07 at 9:16pm
This will be Krysta's third Broadway show. She was also in Good Vibrations. Glad she will now have a role she can own.
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Updated On: 6/24/07 at 09:16 PM
#66
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:17pm
I was very sad to hear that Krysta is leaving but I'm sure she'll be great in ACL and I wish her all the best! Has anyone heard anything about her replacement? Is Frances going to be sitting in her chair when she leaves?
#67
Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:58pm
Bebe is a lesser supporting role. Her main contribution is being one of the trio singing At the Ballet. But like the rest of the dancers, she's onstage nearly the entire show.
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#68
Posted: 6/25/07 at 11:56am
This saddens me. 
But, her being in A Chorus Line is interesting to me. As others have said, I wasn't aware of her dancing abilities.
I think Krysta is a very good swing, but there is a lot of talent out there and I think they will replace her someone just as good. I wish her lots of luck.
But, her being in A Chorus Line is interesting to me. As others have said, I wasn't aware of her dancing abilities. I think Krysta is a very good swing, but there is a lot of talent out there and I think they will replace her someone just as good. I wish her lots of luck.
#69
Posted: 6/26/07 at 5:20pm
Look on the bright side, at least she'll be able to do "real" Tony award winning choreography now.
#70
Posted: 6/26/07 at 5:21pm
That's great that she got another role, but I'm shocked, actually.
I saw her play Lauren Pritchard's role in SA and she left me completely cold. Made absolutely no impression on me whatsoever.
I saw her play Lauren Pritchard's role in SA and she left me completely cold. Made absolutely no impression on me whatsoever.
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#71
Posted: 6/27/07 at 1:29am
Tapioca, have you ever SEEN Krysta on stage?
Of course I have, if I hadn't I would not have been commenting on her.
Of course I have, if I hadn't I would not have been commenting on her.
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#72
Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:00pm
I agree with Skittles. Ensemble members leave shows all the time, how is this a bigger deal than any other ensemble member leaving? And to all the SPRING AWAKENING fans who are upset over this, people move on to bigger and better things. And it's not as if she's leaving for the sake of leaving, or leaving and disappearing into the Broadway Abyss. She's leaving to portray a role that nobody's ever seen her in before. Mayhaps a chance to see her diversity? So go see her in that. I say good for her for being the first to leave the show and see beyond SPRING AWAKENING.
Updated On: 6/28/07 at 09:00 PM
#73
Posted: 6/30/07 at 9:02am
has this been announced officially yet. I know she's leaving for sure...but has it been announced?
#74
Posted: 6/30/07 at 9:14am
Maybe it's just an unfortunately titled thread. Would people have been as bitchy if it was "Krysta Rodriguez is next Bebe in ACL"? I somehow doubt it. ^_^
#75
Posted: 6/30/07 at 10:51am
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