Matt Morrison to Leave Piazza August 28

[Liz_Bennet]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:32pm

I'm kind of amazed that no one seems to have mentioned this yet (I looked, but maybe I missed it), but Broadway Stars is reporting that Matt Morrison will leave Piazza on August 28 to join the cast of Richard Greenberg's new play, A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, produced by Roundabout. No word if the role involves singing (though I doubt it) or another Italian accent.

Congratulations to Matt! It looks like his career is really taking off. And I'm glad I already saw him in Piazza.

Broadway Stars

Updated On: 7/23/05 at 12:32 PM

[thespian geek]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:35pm

I'm glad I'll get to see him before he leaves, then (August 11th). Phew.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:42pm

Congrats to Matt! I just saw Piazza last weekend, and Matt was amazing! It was truly one of the most perfect productions I ever had the pleasure of seeing onstage!

[eslgr8]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:50pm

He'll be great in the role of the very slightly dimwitted brother in Greenberg's absolutely hilarious play, which I saw in its world premiere at South Coast Rep a few months ago. Excellent casting choice!

[Phantom2]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 12:53pm

Does the "very slightly dimwitted brother" show any skin?

[Liz_Bennet]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 1:40pm

One can only hope.

[eslgr8]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 1:43pm

Nobody takes anything off in this Greenberg play.

[life_so_far]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 5:20pm

Hopefully I will be able to see it before then... but I doubt it.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 5:23pm

I think (Hope!) that I'll be able to get there before then.

[zoran912]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 5:26pm

Thank God! He'll still be there when I see it. Any clues as to who will replace him?

[life_so_far]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 5:33pm

I think I heard something about his understudy (david burnham) taking over the role.

[Derech2]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 5:43pm

Man I'd kill to see this show. Is a tour planned?

[flaemmchen]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 11:13pm

If David Burnham takes over, I will be one happy girl. It's horrible that Matt's leaving, because he's so wonderful in the role, but if they promote David, I know the role is in equally capable hands.

Incidentally, has anyone seen the show this weekend while David's been on? I thought his portrayal of Fabrizio was wonderful when I saw him in April--and he'd had barely any rehearsal.

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 11:22pm

David Burnham ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[broadway betty]

Posted: 7/23/05 at 11:28pm

Now I know why Matt is leaving Firenze but I'm still sad. I hope to be at his last performance to say goodbye to his Fabrizio then I can move on to his next role.

[Sheri]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:44pm

Oh I hope that David Burnham does take over the role! If he does, I'll have to make it a point to get to NYC to see the show - I just think he's SO talented!

[rachel3]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 1:45pm

I saw David as Fabrizio in April, and again this weekend...what an amazing talent!! He has a beautiful voice. His "Il Mundo Era Vuoto" and "Love To Me" were absolutely breathtaking. He was incredibly charming and endearing...the audience fell in love with him.

[new_philosophy_girl]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 2:28pm

I'm so sad that Matt is leaving...

However, I have tickets for this date so I will see him one more time!!!!!!

Plus I wanted to see A Naked Girl... before (I have much love for Jill Clayburgh), and now knowing that he is going to be in it...wonderful!!!!!

[kitkatgirl54]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:40pm

ahhh i have been putting off seeing piazza for way too long and this is a wake-up call! thanks!!

[Pinguin]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 3:52pm

I can't believe you haven't seen it yet kitkatgirl!

This makes me very upset because it's ONE DAY before I get back to NYC so I can't see Matt again!

[kitkatgirl54]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 4:39pm

aww no! i don't understand why i haven't seen it yet.. time and money i suppose.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 8:35pm

As much as I liked his performance in Piazza, I don't think it will hurt the show and it's good that he's getting to stretch and do some other types of roles. Now I have yet another reason to see Piazza again, to catch the replacement.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/24/05 at 8:37pm

David is not a good understudy in my opinion... I saw him on Saturday and I was disappointed.

[StephanietheStar]

Posted: 7/25/05 at 10:45pm

DAMN...i just found out I may get to go to NY again in October


and Piazza is #1 on my "to see" list! I was looking forward to a shirtless matt :)

[teth]

Posted: 7/26/05 at 12:10am

Ahh...if only he stayed another week, I could see him. Oh well.