Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

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Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:55pm

Not really much news here....was passing by today and saw that the complete original cast (save for ensemble) is gone.

I noticed Jeffrey Kuhn is now Lancelot. He was out today and Chris Hoch (who is no longer with the company) was on. I didn't think of Kuhn as much of a Lancelot type...

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:01pm

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:03pm

wait... Jeffrey Kuhn? that's interesting casting...

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:08pm

I believe it's Lancelot....It's either Lancelot or Galahad....whoever Chris Hoch played in the past.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:11pm

Hoch did indeed play Lancelot, but Jeffrey Kuhn in the role? I can't see it at all.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:25pm

But this doesn't answer the title of the post. Who is currently playing Patsy? Also, who are the male stand-bys, as Anthony Holds was recently playing Galahad on tour.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:30pm

Hoch was on today but he is no longer in the show?

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:48pm

Is Steve Rosen still in the show or is he gone now too?

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:54pm

Rosen is gone. Jeff Datillo replaced him.

Hoch was indeed on today but is not listed on the cast board.

Updated On: 1/24/07 at 07:54 PM

#10

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:08pm

Kuhn? When I saw the show, Rick Holmes was Lancelot. Didn't Hoch leave?

And to think, a little over a week ago, I said to Michael at the stage door, "I think it's amazing that you've been in the show this long!" He laughed and said he thought it was amazing too. And now he's gone. : He will be missed.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:12pm

I could be wrong, it's very possible.

Hoch played Kuhn's part today. Since I didn't see the show, I can't say who Kuhn plays, but Hoch's name isn't listed on the board or any of the outside displays. Knowing he played Lancelot, that's what I automatically assumed.

#12

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:37pm

OK I am so confused. i got that Michael McGrath has left the show, so sad. But, when and why did Chris Hoch leave? I feel like he just started.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:38pm

If anything, I'd think Jeffrey would be replacing Michael, since he just left.

I just remembered that I saw Jeffrey go in the Shubert stage door actually, on January 13th. I had no idea what he was doing there...now I do, then, haha.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:43pm

I think that makes more sense. That Jeffrey would play Patsy. For CHris Hoch only began in October. His contract couldn't be that short.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:48pm

But Hoch is no longer in the cast. That's one of the points I'm trying to break. McGrath recently left - he was in at the beginning of January when I saw the sign (in passing).

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:53pm

Isn't Mike going to be in the Encores "Follies" production? (At least I hope it's him!)

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:55pm

I just find this so odd. I wish they made more announcements about the cast changes for Spamalot. Well I am seeing Spamalot for Kid's night and you can expect a full review of the new performers.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:56pm

Mamie - Yes, he is.

#19

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:57pm

Yeah, Chris Hoch definitely isn't in the cast anymore - at least, not as Lancelot. Rick Holmes (tour Lancelot) replaced him, along with Tom Deckman (tour Prince Herbert). I have no idea what to make of Chris Hoch standing in for Jeffrey. Please report back with details, wickedfanatic.

#20

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:00pm

TOM DECKMAN ROCKS!
he is amazingly talented, funny, smart, an all around great performer.
also one of my best friends but i'm not biased truly!
go see him as prince herbert. he is great!

#21

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:01pm

Ok i can deal with Rick Holmes as Lacelot. Saw him in Cabaret. He was really good.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:05pm

Heres something from a review I just read about Rick Holmes. He sounds great.

"Rick Holmes lands the coveted Hank Azaria-originated roles of Lancelot, The French Taunter, Tim the enchanter, and many more - and walks away with some of the heartiest laughs (The French Taunter will ALWAYS get entrance applause!) His 'Knights who say Ni' riff was hysterical (something about 'Dont you wish your girlfriend was a freak like me?'...'Aint no Hollaback girl.')"

#23

re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:12pm

I see this on Saturday, can't wait!

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:13pm

Tom and Rick are absolutely hilarious in their roles. They've both really made the roles their own. I saw them at their third performance on tour in Boston, and seeing them almost a year later really showed me how much they've grown in the roles.

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re: Mike McGrath, Last of the OBC Spamalot Cast, has Left the Shubert

Posted: 1/24/07 at 9:24pm

You are correct Rick Holmes is Lancelot. My Aunt just confirmed.