Once understudies

[steven22]

Posted: 5/31/12 at 3:01pm

I know that Steve and Cristin have been out of the show before. How have their understudies been? Thanks

Updated On: 5/31/12 at 03:01 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/31/12 at 4:35pm

I've heard only good things.

I saw saw Andrea Goss (b'way) go on for Cristin Milioti (who I had seen off b'way) I was suprised how much I liked her although I thought her voice didn't blend with Kazee's as nicely as Milioti's voice. (Which would be more difficult as they seldom rehearse/work together.)

[timesboylive]

Posted: 5/31/12 at 4:40pm

I do believe that J Michael Zygo is the male understudy. And has gone on at least once I believe

[willep]

Posted: 5/31/12 at 4:47pm

He was on many times while Steve was out with his mother, unless the other understudy went on (I believe he has once or twice, actually).

[mmh1019]

Posted: 5/31/12 at 5:37pm

I saw it the night that Steve's mom passed away, his understudy Ben Hope was on. He had a lovely voice, his accent went in & out but I believe it was only his 2nd time going on. He didn't have quite the connection with Cristin that Steve has but that's pretty hard to replicate. I thought he did a really nice job.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 6/2/12 at 2:09pm

J. Michael Zygo only went on one time during previews.

I saw the other understudy, Ben Hope, as well. Was not a fan.

[Polka Dot2]

Posted: 6/2/12 at 2:25pm

I saw Ben Hope and thought he did really well. I think I saw his 4th performance.

[thirtythirtyninety]

Posted: 6/2/12 at 10:04pm

I was in attendance when J. Michael Zygo went on. He gave a very nice performance; great musician, nice voice. The modesty of his stature and stage presence really worked for the character. Still really regret not seeing Steve Kazee, though.