Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

#1

Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:50am

James Snyder is apparently out of today's matinee and also missed Wednesday's matinee as well. He's been out at least 5 other times in the past 5 weeks, a lot of which were matinees on 2-show days. That's a lot of absences for the lead during Tony season. I have not seen the show -- is his part really demanding, or does he have some other obligation during the day?

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Updated On: 6/14/08 at 11:50 AM

#2

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:51am

I've seen the show twice and he's been in both times. Both matinees.

#3

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 12:36pm

that does seem strange that he has missed so many...i wonder whats up?

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#4

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 12:53pm

because he ****ing sucks.

#5

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:17pm

He is a Crybaby.

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#6

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:41pm

Because he knows the show is so much better off with Eric Sciotto on as his understudy.

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#7

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:51pm

I would have loved to see Andrew Call as Cry-baby before he left, but perhaps he is out and preparing for the Tony performance. I've seen it twice and my friends seen it three times and we've both only seen him. AS a sidebar, he has gotten A LOT better. I really enjoy his performance now.

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#8

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:53pm

He hates the show as much as we do.

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#9

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:55pm

Not everyone hates it.

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#10

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:30pm

I really don't understand why people who hate the show continue to post about it, but that's their prerogative...

As for Snyder everytime I've seen the show he's been on (two times were matinées). I agree he might be doing something for the Tony performance but maybe he's been sick?

Updated On: 6/14/08 at 02:30 PM

#11

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:30pm

oh right.

you and two others...

he doesn't need to take so much time out, to "prepare" for a Tony performance. puhlease! You don't see Patti doing that.

#12

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:33pm

Hey, I'm not defending him, I personally think he's the weakest part of the show, just trying to throw out possible answers to the OP's question.

#13

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:40pm

He's been there both times I've seen the show. From what I've heard hes been pretty sick lately. He hasn't been coming to softball either....at least not the past few games.

#14

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:41pm

You yourself say you haven't seen the show, so it's not like you have consistently paid your money and missed him, yet you seem to know his work record intimately. Perhaps he's avoiding creepy stalkers.

#15

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 8:10pm

I saw James Snyder. But I would actually like to see the understudy. But it's nice to hear he's getting better in the role!

#16

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 10:46pm

Maybe he went to the Benanti school of professionalism.

#17

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:05pm

After seeing James Snyder in "She's the Man" I actually think he'd be a fantastic Baldwin. I much prefer Christopher Hanke but I think James could have been lovely as well and I think he would fit the part a little better than his current role.

#18

re: Why is James Snyder out of Cry-Baby so much?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 11:11pm

CurtainPullDowner, that comment made my night.