Sean Hayes out of Promises

[shrekster224]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 9:52pm

Does anyone know who was on during which ever show he missed? Apparently both Marty Lawson and Matt Wall cover the role.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 9:55pm

Peter Benson

[shrekster224]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 10:13pm

Actually? He doesnt even cover the role....

[ljay889]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 10:16pm

Someone on ATC said they saw Peter Benson.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 10:29pm

Is Sean Hayes out sick or is he on vacation?

[bwaynews]

Posted: 11/22/10 at 11:18pm

pushdabutton - He's sick. He's been sick for a few days according to his twitter but it finally caught up with him It was the first show he's missed in his run (over 280 performances)

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 12:03am

I'll bet Peter Beson was excellent in the role!

[fingerlakessinger]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 4:22pm

Hmmm over 280 performances? That's a great run...about time he gave himself a little rest. If someone catches one of his u/s please post review :)

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 5:48pm

I think it's safe to say Sean will be welcomed in open arms next time he comes back to Broadway. He is such a pro and is excellent in Promises. Can't wait for him to return. He would be great in How to Succeed as Finch if he was a bit younger...

[Dollypop]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 6:54pm

I could see Sean doing a fine job in HALF A SIXPENCE.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 6:58pm

DCR---the same could be said of his current role as well.

[ljay889]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 10:25pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145276-Sean-Hayes-Will-Miss-Nov-23-Performance-of-Promises-Promises

Benson is on again tonight. I wonder why he isn't credited as an understudy?

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 10:35pm

I give Sean Hayes a lot of credit. I am glad he went into the show with a goal of not missing a performance. Sickness happens. You rest and get rid of it. He will be back in no time.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 11/23/10 at 11:36pm

I hope Sean is feeling better and takes the time he needs and will be back by next week when I finally see the show.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 11/24/10 at 12:09am

Benson wasn't credited as being Mark Rylance's standby in Boeing-Boeing either. Some actors will choose not to be listed as an understudy or standby in the program, usually, I think, for some stupid ego-driven reason, as they don't want to be looked upon as an understudy once they've graduated to principle roles. They are just doing it for the money.

Also, if they go on, they get a big slip with their photo and bio put in the program. However, since Benson is already playing a smaller role in the show, I would assume that he didn't get one of those.