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SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
#125SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/28/16 at 3:49am
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.
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Updated On: 7/28/16 at 03:49 AM
PanaroFan111
Stand-by Joined: 8/31/14
#126SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 3:17pm
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 $$$$$ on theater tickets and should know which days Alex will be off, so they wont be disappointed seeing his name on the understudy board as it so frequently is.
PanaroFan111
Stand-by Joined: 8/31/14
#127SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 3:51pm
Ok so please disregard my last post I just read on twitter they finally came to there senses and have finally set an official alt schedule for Will Blum who will do ALL the matinees.
#128SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 3:53pm
And here's the link. Ta-da!
https://twitter.com/understudies/status/759097955060183041
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10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#129SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 4:20pm
PanaroFan111 said: "Ok the Tonys are over, its obvious to the die hard fans of SOR that Alex cannot handle doing more than 5 to 6 shows per week, I think the management team owes it to the fans to finally establish a scheduled alt for the role of Dewey, people are paying ALOT of $$$$$ on theater tickets and should know which days Alex will be off, so they wont be disappointed seeing his name on the understudy board as it so frequently is.
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I have never understood why this wasn't the case from the beginning.
PanaroFan111
Stand-by Joined: 8/31/14
#130SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 4:31pm
10086sunset said: "PanaroFan111 said: "Ok the Tonys are over, its obvious to the die hard fans of SOR that Alex cannot handle doing more than 5 to 6 shows per week, I think the management team owes it to the fans to finally establish a scheduled alt for the role of Dewey, people are paying ALOT of $$$$$ 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.
"I believe there where still hoping Alex had a chance at a Tony(Which I believed he deserved), but with the overrated show at the Richard Rodgers theater we all knew that wasn't going to be the case 
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#131SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 6:57pm
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
#132SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/29/16 at 8:26pm
so it's now official Brightman's only doing 5 shows a week. I don't ever recall a role(male or female) only being done 5 times a week.
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#134SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 1:18am
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.
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#135SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 1:30am
I look at Cynthia in Color Purple or Carmen Cusack in Bright Star (RIP) and wonder why this show makes him do only 5 shows? It's not that demanding!
#136SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 1:32am
Just wait until you see Ben Platt do Dear Evan Hansen 8 shows a week.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#137SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 1:45am
I mean even the Phantom 8x a week. I don't see what makes this show so special.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#139SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 6:22am
Carol Channing wouldn't miss 3 shows a week....
jessejaehoon
Chorus Member Joined: 11/16/12
#141SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 11:04am
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.
#142SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 11:16am
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.
#143SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 2:21pm
I wasn't aware of how severe the situation with Jonathan Wagner was and I certainly hope all is well with him. I loved his Dewey when I saw it, and I would love to see him in other roles somewhere down the line.
The role is definitely a demanding one, and I certainly don't fault Alex for wanting to maintain his health and balance.
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UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#144SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 2:41pm
10086sunset said: "Carol Channing wouldn't miss 3 shows a week....
I don't really see her as Dewey. Merman maybe, but not Channing.
belrowley
Understudy Joined: 5/14/16
#146SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 3:56pm
I don't doubt that the role is physically demanding - I just don't understand why it took so long for the producers to make this schedule official. Seems like it would have been a lot less taxing on Alex if there were a set alternate from the beginning, and they would have also avoided potentially disappointing audience members who were planning on seeing Alex.
#147SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 5:04pm
Are Alex & Sierra scheduled to be on tomorrow?
#148SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 8:54pm
As I posted earlier:
https://twitter.com/understudies/status/759097955060183041
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#149SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 9:20pm
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.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#150SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 9:20pm
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.
#151SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/30/16 at 10:15pm
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.
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Broadway Star Joined: 1/29/16
#153SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/31/16 at 12:43am
^Wow, that is commitment, bravo Alex.
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#154SOR Alex Brightman missing ALOT of performances
Posted: 7/31/16 at 12:44am
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.
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