"Perfect for US": The NEXT TO NORMAL love thread! — Page 61

Sarah Uriarte (sp?) Berry

She is Michael Berry's real life wife and is temporary replacing Jessica Phillips while she on vacation

There is no scheduled date.

I saw the show on Sunday night. I've been wanting to see this show for awhile, but never got around to it. Alice Ripley was great. She definitely owns the role and gives a strong performance. Michael Berry was on as Dan and Tim Young was on as Henry. Both understudies did a terrific job. I can't compare them to anyone since this was my first time seeing the show, but I enjoyed their performances. I really have no complaints since every cast member did a stellar job.

I really liked the three-leveled set and the music. It's definitely unique. While I appreciate the serious nature of the storyline, I was not deeply affected by it. I think I was expecting something more (not sure what exactly) since I've heard so much about how this show is an emotional roller coaster. Although, there were many people in the audience who were sniffling and crying throughout the entire second act. Regardless, I really liked the show. I would love to go back to see J.Robert and Adam in their roles sometime.

At the stage door, I was able to meet Michael and Tim. They both took time to sign and take pics for the 20 people who were waiting. Alice didn't come out, but a lady that works at the theater brought out autographed playbills for everyone that was waiting for her. Overall, it was a great night. I highly suggest that everyone see this show.

Updated On: 2/23/10 at 01:39 PM

singalonsong2,

Glad you enjoyed it. The 4th time I saw N2N I saw Dan as the doctors and he did fine with acting but the singing was exactly great. N2N is one of my favorite show right now! Jessica Phillips will be during Alice's vacation in mid march. I'm going to try and see her when she's on (JP).

I facebooked messaged Jessica Phillips and ask when she is going on....she said during Alice Ripley's vacation March 15-21

Amy Spanger was there too..too bad she didnt sing anything from N2N...

Adam has the best attendance of anyone in the cast. I think he's only missed three shows. In other news, Mackenzie Mauzy has apparently joined the cast as a Natalie standby. I don't know if Meghann has left or is on vacation.

If Meaghan left I hope it was to move on to some new show or a new project. She is extremly talented and was an amazing Natalie. She is also very sweet when I meet her. Although I have never heard her, Mackenzie Mauzy has a very different look than the other girls that have played the role.

I'd imagine Michael Berry's vacation is in the near future too. When I saw the show in November Joe Cassidy was listed as the second u/s for Dan and Drs. Maybe he will take over if Michael goes on vacation.

I thought that I heard Megan was leaving the show because she got a national tour? Anyone?

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has anyone been on broadway.com today?

The Kyle Dean Massey video blog isn't working...for me...its not letting me access it. It says I have to log in. Anyone else have the same problem?

Thanks for the info! (I guess I find it curious that Allie Trimm auditioned for a temporary role.)

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