Michael Ball

[b'dway lady]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 8:39am

Jan 13, 2006

According to MBFC Michael is feeling much better and due back in on tuesday Jan. 17th....Let's all keep our fingers crossed that
his is really coming back.

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 9:23am

Can't wait to see him again as the "Count"

[James2]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 4:24pm

What a relief. I'm seeing it on the 22nd.

[jimmirae]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 4:29pm

I trust they did lysol on the fat suit. This flu is very catchy and I've had it 2 times - the second was even worse, I'm still on antibiotics. I wish Michael a Healthy Run & Future!

[ALWrules]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 5:33pm

First Crawford, than Ball. Maybe theirs a Fosco curse...

[jimmirae]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 5:36pm

It's just the "Fosco Flu".

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 5:47pm

"Fosco's Flamboyant Fatsuit Flu"

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 5:49pm

OR
The "Cunning Count's Cruel Curse"

[Rebekah]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 7:38pm

or to quote Napoleon Dynamite:

GOSH! Flippin Fosco Flu!

[gecko]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 7:41pm

It will be great to see both Maria and Michael in their roles together

I hope they both stay well.

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 9:08pm

I will second that. Together Again For the First Time. They are great together

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 9:15pm

please god, please god, please god... I had originally heard he was coming back in on the 19th, but I have tickets for the 18th. I already have been robbed of seeing Norbert on this visit, don't take Michael Ball away from me too!

[jo]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 9:34pm

I hope you get to see him on the 18th, Colleen_lee :)

The message was given as official news to his fans, so all being well, he will be there!


Jo
Updated On: 1/13/06 at 09:34 PM

[BOYFROMOZ]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 10:22pm

I really liked his performace as Count Fosco. He is such a talented actor.

[jo]

Posted: 1/13/06 at 11:06pm

If you have also seen him last year in Gilbert & Sullivan's PATIENCE operetta ( with the New York City Opera) where he played the role of Reginald Bunthorne, that reinforces the impression of his excellent musical theatre credentials!

My only regret is that, in both shows, he was not really given a lot of songs to sing!
Updated On: 1/13/06 at 11:06 PM

[little_fall_of_rain]

Posted: 1/14/06 at 2:15am

omg I don't even want to talk about this I am a little bitter. I am from Cali and came to NY for a week because I wanted to see Michael and catch some other shows and of course I am here while he was sick (although of course I don't blame him) I saw it with the understudy on Friday. On tuesday I went to the stage door to find out when he may be back and the actors said they were told thursday (1-12) so changed by plane ticket which was that wednesday to try and see him then but he was still sick argh!!! I am hoping to fly out for a day to see him before he leaves but I am completly broke....

Does anyone know his last scheduled day?

[Robyn2]

Posted: 1/14/06 at 11:11am

Michael Ball's last performance is March,12.

I'm glad he's back in the show.Looking forward to see Maria and Michael together again. Will never forget their last performance together in London.

~ Robyn

[AUtahFann]

Posted: 1/14/06 at 2:35pm

That is such a shame, little_fall_of_ rain. How sad. I really hope you'll get to see him before his last day on March 12 because I doubt he's going to extend. Just my opinion.

[AlmostFamous]

Posted: 1/14/06 at 3:35pm

I've seen Michael twice and his understudy once! Norman Large Is very very very good! So if you end up seeing Norman instead of Michael , don't worry

[little_fall_of_rain]

Posted: 1/15/06 at 1:52am

Norman was great ( I saw him as Thenardier on tour) but he wasn't Michael!!! How sure is the March 12th date I may try then

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 1/16/06 at 3:52pm

Yes, he's now back in the US and will be going on tomorrow night, fresh as a daisy.

[bwaybabe85]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 12:08am

Anyone know whether Michael came back as planned?

[CDuffy5062]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 12:32am

He did. The cast applauded when he came out for his bow.

[kec]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 3:15am

"The cast applauded when he came out for his bow. "

Lovely... glad to hear he's back!

[little_fall_of_rain]

Posted: 1/18/06 at 3:17am

i'm definatly going to try to go back and see him!!!!
I <3 Michael