de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#1de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 8:44am
André De Shields announces final Broadway performance in 'Hadestown'" by Broadway News' Caitlin Huston - "André De Shields will play his final performance in "Hadestown" on May 29, the production said Monday. … “It was the privilege of a lifetime to work with André, our original Broadway Hermes. What can I say? He blessed us all. He blessed the character, the show, and the community with the full force of his majestic self," said "Hadestown" creator Anaïs Mitchell. … Casting for his replacement will be announced at a later date. https://broadwaynews.com/2022/04/11/andre-de-shields-announces-final-broadway-performance-in-hadestown/#.YlQiitNwah8.link
ecc608
Swing Joined: 4/3/22
#2de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:03am
Bummed to hear this, I never got the chance to see Andre in this show, but I saw Trent Saunders on for Hermes in March and he was fantastic.
#3de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:11am
Wonder who'll they bring in to replace him?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#4de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:14am
Such an amazing actor! I wish him well and hope to see him perform again in whichever project he chooses to do!
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#5de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:23am
ecc608 said: "Bummed to hear this, I never got the chance to see Andre in this show, but I saw Trent Saunders on for Hermes in March and he was fantastic."
He didn’t leave yet so you have until May 29 to revisit the show. 
#6de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:24am
Sad, but he's been with this show for a very long time. I feel it will be hard for him to leave such a beautiful character behind, but the show must go on. I had the privilege of seeing his performance as Hermes and it was truly one of a kind! Whoever replaces him will have BIG shoes to fill. Congrats though to Andre! He had one hell of a ride (no pun intended)!
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#7de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:32am
When i went back a few weeks ago I was bummed Andre was out but I got to see Trent who just blew me away. dude’s voice is insane!
ecc608
Swing Joined: 4/3/22
#8de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:33am
BrodyFosse123 said: "ecc608 said: "Bummed to hear this, I never got the chance to see Andre in this show, but I saw Trent Saunders on for Hermes in March and he was fantastic."
He didn’t leave yet so you have until May 29 to revisit the show. "
That is true! However, I live pretty far from NYC so it would be hard to get there, unfortunately. Should have made that clear earlier.
yyys
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/29/14
#9de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:39am
I saw Hadestown twice and he was out both times.
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#10de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:41am
Got my tickets for both shows that day. Was hoping he’d extend with an official alternate.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#12de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:55am
My hope, based on his leaving the show, is that he’s playing The Wizard in the Wicked movie. 🙃
Nolan LuPone
Featured Actor Joined: 8/9/21
#13de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 9:59am
Each time I've been to Hadestown, he's been out 
I don't live in the city, so I won't be able to see him. Best of luck to Andre on future endeavors (Wicked movie perhaps?). Hoping for Chris Sullivan or T. Oliver to replace him.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#14de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:04am
I loved Sullivan in the role at NYTW. I feel the character has changed quite a bit since then, but I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to seeing him return.
Globefan
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
#15de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:19am
I hope he's The Wizard in the Wicked movie
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#16de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:33am
Globefan said: "I hope he's The Wizard in the Wicked movie"
It would be a horrible waste of a star-friendly role. Manage your expectations.
Nolan LuPone
Featured Actor Joined: 8/9/21
#17de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:41am
Globefan said: "I hope he's The Wizard in the Wicked movie"
I would prefer Nathan Lane
#18de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 10:52am
Sad to hear this, but excited for the future. I've had the privilege to see him twice and will hopefully see him once more on May 4th. He truly commands that stage.
I am, however, very excited to see who they bring in to replace him! I'd love to see someone radically different who truly makes the role their own because anyone trying to impersonate Andre will fail. A non-male performer would be SUPER interesting to see, but I'm not sure they'll go that route.
#19de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 11:48am
I’d love to see Tom Waits take a crack at it. And after listening to the Play On podcast, I think Keith David could make a really good Hades.
#20de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 12:28pm
Blessed to have seen him twice. What a portrayal.
mcsquared
Featured Actor Joined: 3/2/11
#21de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 1:03pm
Wow, I already had a ticket for May 29 evening performance so guess I will be seeing his last show. Glad I snapped that up in time.
#22de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 1:10pm
The performance of a lifetime.
“The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so keep climbing.”
Well, I’ll be. That bird really did it.
#23de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 2:03pm
I think Billy Porter would do a fine job with this role.
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Agentcarter926
Swing Joined: 3/30/17
#24de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 2:46pm
Anyone know if his final performance will be the 2pm or the 7:30pm that day?
#25de Shields sets departure from HADESTOWN
Posted: 4/11/22 at 3:46pm
Agentcarter926 said: "Anyone know if his final performance will be the 2pm or the 7:30pm that day?"
I don't have any reason to believe it would NOT be the 7:30.
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