Posted by PlayItAgain 2013-01-22 16:31:38
Sources have informed me that AKB will be departing Newsies in March to go into rehearsal for the pre-broadway run of Tuck Everlasting. Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by Kelly2 2013-01-22 16:31:58
This is correct. :) Congrats to Andrew.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by GlindatheGood22 2013-01-22 16:33:36
As who? It's been ages since I read it, but the main character is Jessie, right?
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by dramamama611 2013-01-22 16:34:36
Boy, those Keenan-Bolgers sure do keep finding work! Good for them!
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by ucjrdude902 2013-01-22 16:42:59
I think the Keenan-Bolgers are very talented but I think this goes to show when you are nice to people, and a joy to work with people put in a good word for you and look forward to working with you.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by GlindatheGood22 2013-01-22 16:48:00
Nothin' like them nasty bitches the Fosters.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by PastorErnst 2013-01-22 16:54:15
That would explain why he's in Boston doing a press event at the Colonial Theatre.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by Mattbrain 2013-01-22 17:05:16
" Nothin' like them nasty bitches the Fosters."
Unless your first name is Sutton.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by dtzumbrunnen 2013-01-22 18:07:32
I think the Keenan-Bolgers are very talented but I think this goes to show when you are nice to people, and a joy to work with people put in a good word for you and look forward to working with you.
And when you are a great driver of social media! Both of the K-Bs are so fun to watch on Instagram.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by shrekster224 2013-01-22 18:12:39
I know the contract has been offered and signed for the new Crutchie....anyone know who it is?
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by PlayItAgain 2013-01-22 18:18:02
I believe Jess Leprotto
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by shrekster224 2013-01-22 18:27:53
What?? Jess doesn't even cover the role...that would be super odd since they were holding numerous auditions to find someone new. But if it is, congrats to him.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by ucjrdude902 2013-01-22 18:39:31
What's Celia's Instagram? I follow Andrew didn't know Celia had one.
Celia has always seemed so sweet and genuine. I was standing outside of PATSC shortly after the TONYS waiting to go in, she walked by and said, "Those TOMS are snazzy", I replied after a laugh with "Thanks" she smiled and told myself and my mom "You're quite welcome. Enjoy the show".
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by backwoodsbarbie 2013-01-22 18:53:58
Jess...really? I feel his dancing will be wasted as Crutchie.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by bdboston 2013-01-22 19:26:37
Just back from a presentation at the Colonial Theatre in Boston. Andrew was indeed on hand, as was Carolee Carmello as Mrs. Tuck. Three songs were sung from the show. Also on hand were members of the creative team, inculding the book's author, the musical's author Claudia Shear, a video message from Casey Nicholaw and the set designers.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by PlayItAgain 2013-01-22 20:25:08
well Carolee sure found a new job fast!
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by Cupid Boy2 2013-01-22 20:39:50
bdboston, what did you think of the three songs?
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by PlayItAgain 2013-01-22 20:50:39
I was misinformed Andy Richardson will be taking over as Crutchy
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by bdboston 2013-01-22 21:30:50
Cupid-- the songs were... mediocre. I guess I was expecting an 11 o'clock powerhouse song in the mix, especially when Carolee was announced early in the evening. Lyrics were good, but all three songs sounded alike. It should be noted that all were accompanied by one pianist, no full orchestrations. My overall impression was... "awe, sweet." But having said that, I'm sure there's work ahead. The set renderings they showed were very impressive. Interestingly, the pre-B'way run here is being pushed back from May/June to end of July/August.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by Cupid Boy2 2013-01-22 21:59:38
It's disappointing to hear that. It'd be a shame if Carolee's voice was wasted on another subpar score right after Scandalous. I'm optimistic, though, that the Boston tryout will allow them to improve and give them the time to write some better music. I'm still definitely looking forward to this. Thanks for your thoughts.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2013-01-22 22:11:57
I still wish they were doing the Jeff Thomson Tuck Everlasting musical. They're not going to write a better song than Jeff's "Seventeen" song.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by shrekster224 2013-01-22 22:35:30
Good for Andy if it is in fact him who is taking over! What a high school graduation gift. Thought it was going to be someone from outside of the company, but good for him. Wonder who the next Romeo will be.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by RippedMan 2013-01-22 23:52:41
Such good source material.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by emilyfaye48 2013-01-22 23:56:02
bdboston - did they confirm that the try out is getting pushed back??? I already bought my tickets for June!!
EDIT: I just looked on the website and it is pushed back. WTF thanks for letting me know Colonial Theatre!
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by dtzumbrunnen 2013-01-23 07:11:02
ucjrdude902 - she is celiakb on instagram.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by dreamcoat12 2013-01-23 12:19:07
As much as I love Andrew in Newsies, I'm thrilled to hear he's got another project! :)
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2013-01-23 13:51:17
I think it will be interesting to see Andrew tackle a role like this. I've never really seen him be anything but over the top. It'll be fun to see if he can reign it in a little.
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by CATSNYrevival 2013-02-08 19:41:06
Andrew singing a song from Tuck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h_46_aAxOk
Andrew Keenan Bolger to depart Newsies in March for Tuck Everlasting
Posted by shrekster224 2013-02-08 20:51:31
It was a pretty good song and he did well with it!
