SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances — Page 6

I've seen the show three times - once with Alex Brightman, once with Jonathan Wagner, and once with Will Blum as Dewey. Alex definitely has an infectious energy to him and he does a wonderful job in the role, but both Jonathan and Will were outstanding. I feel like Will has an edge over Jonathan, but I've loved all three Dewey(s) that I've seen. If you do see Will Blum, you will absolutely not be disappointed - he's an incredibly talented guy and his Dewey (and his voice) are fantastic.

Updated On: 7/28/16 at 03:49 AM

Ok so please disregard my last post I just read on twitter they finally came to there senses and have finally set an official alt schedule for Will Blum who will do ALL the matinees.

PanaroFan111 said: "Ok the Tonys are over, its obvious to the die hard fans of SOR that Alex cannot handle doing more than 5 to 6 shows per week, I think the management team owes it to the fans to finally establish a scheduled alt for the role of Dewey, people are paying ALOT of $$$$$ on theater tickets and should know which days Alex will be off, so they wont be disappointed seeing his name on the understudy board as it so frequently is.

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I have never understood why this wasn't the case from the beginning.

Alex and SOR are pretty much overrated! Boring and loud!!! The kids were very talented tho! Not deserving of any Tony and the committee got it right!! Just my opinion of course! The first show where I left even before Act 1 ended

Updated On: 7/29/16 at 06:57 PM

Went again tonight and Alex was in. I am so glad I made the decision to see it a second time. I saw Jonathan Wagner on my first viewing. And Mamie Parris was out. But, it definitely is a good show with both casts I saw.

Just wait until you see Ben Platt do Dear Evan Hansen 8 shows a week.

Carol Channing wouldn't miss 3 shows a week....

jessejaehoon said: "The role seems pretty demanding vocally, scream-belting those high A's probably takes a toll on one's voice after this many months. I completely understand why Mr. Brightman would need an alternate on two-show days."

I agree. There was an interview earlier where Alex stated whoever performs this role can only do it 1-2 years given how vocally demanding (and perhaps damaging) it can be.

10086sunset said: "Carol Channing wouldn't miss 3 shows a week....



I don't really see her as Dewey. Merman maybe, but not Channing.

Are Alex & Sierra scheduled to be on tomorrow?

Agreed, it's def a beast, but so are any number of other roles. The people in rock of ages make belting those As look pretty easy. Maybe his voice isn't suited for it. I hope they stop trying to cast within the Jack Black mold and go with people who can sing and act the crap out of it.

But does the cast of Rock of Ages have to do all of the jumping around that Dewey does? And are they on stage as much as he is? I've only seen the movie, so I can't comment on the stage show.

I saw him last year and it's definitely not a different interpretation. It's Jack Black. And since when did jumping around and playing guitar = strenuous exercise? Guitar is pretty chill. Sure, playing a cocained-out Jack Black type does sound tiring, but so does playing a dancing, singing Cat or the lead in The Color Purple.