Oh,you mean Ryan Kasprzak. Yeah, the effect was NOT the same, but where else are you going to plug a larger character man into that ensemble?
Again, I'll reiterate: If it's not your kind of show, that's fine. Don't knock the show, especially in a tryout. Give them a chance to fly or fail on their own. I sincerely believe it has an audience - particularly among fans of the TV show, and they are out there in force.
Most people with any savvy realize that these shows are never really put on Broadway to run. They never recoup. They get mounted so that they can get a licensing agreement. Look at Sister Act, which was hideous, and as I mentioned earlier, Addams Family, both of which are two of the most licensed shows in stock and amateur houses in the US right now.
I will venture to say that this show is far superior to Addams Family in any version. It deserves the chance to rise or fall on its own merits.