Jordan Catalano said: "Borstalboy said: "Can we not do this "Vs" s**t? Can we just not?"
THANK YOU."
Exactly. I am a huge fan of Patrick, have been since the first time I heard his voice on the cast recording over 2 years ago. His performance was one of the aspects of the show I was looking forward to seeing the most. My family had tickets to Hadestown for the end of March 2020 which obviously didn’t happen. Now we’re going the 25th of this month. When I learned that Patrick is still gonna be out then, was I bummed? Yes, for sure. (Especially considering I don’t see shows on Broadway very often). But am I also really excited to see Tom’s performance and a new take on the role? Absolutely yes! Broadway performers leave their roles either permanently or temporarily all the time and while yes it can be disappointing it also gives a great opportunity to someone new!
Regarding vocal range, Patrick’s is much more the exception than the rule. I don’t do theatre onstage, but I do choir and have for many years, so I do have some knowledge of vocal ranges and I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone sing (or speak) as low as what Patrick can hit. Not very many people (even those who are professionally trained actors/singers) are even physically capable of hitting those notes. It’s completely common for parts to have to be rewritten to accommodate different ranges.
And re people saying that Tom doesn’t have as good chemistry with Amber/the rest of the cast, keep in mind that the show has only been reopened with him for a few days, whereas Patrick played Hades with that cast for multiple years.
you found your heart but left a part of you behind <3
