Andrew Samonsky to Replace Andy Karl in DROOD 2/12

[AC126748]

And JB is a steady paycheck where he'll almost certainly be making more than he was, and guaranteed employment for a while. Artists need to make money, people seem to forget that sometimes.

[henrikegerman]

Always surprised to see how many didn't like him in South Pacific. For me his Cable was a vast improvement over Morrison's.

Then again, I could be wrong, blinded by the fact that I find Andrew drop dead gorgeous.

[little_sally]

I really dreaded anytime I knew he was going to be on stage during South Pacific.

[Dollypop]

Andrew Samonsky was part of a concert out here in Northport a few months back. He was absolutely brilliant.

[eatlasagna]

I saw him perform in tick tick boom in LA several years ago and I thought he was great

[Bettyboy72]

He's got a gorgeous voice (much nicer than Morrison's IMHO) and I look forward to seeing what he does in a farce when he let's go. Good for him. Plus, he freaking hot!

[Kelly2]

I think it's just that Andy has brought so much to the part and created something really unique for himself that it's hard to duplicate. I don't know Samonsky's work so I can't comment on his talent but to me I am a bit disappointed it wasn't as thoughtful casting as Erin Davie as Rosa.

[AC126748]

to me I am a bit disappointed it wasn't as thoughtful casting as Erin Davie as Rosa.

That's your opinion and nothing more. A lot of people will be excited to see him in the role.

[Kelly2]

"That's your opinion and nothing more. A lot of people will be excited to see him in the role."

Did I say it was anything other than my opinion? It's just a fact that they made some changes to the script during rehearsals and previews to work around what Andy created in the part. It will be difficult for someone else to replace him and be forced to replicate moments that were unique to someone else's performance. It's a tough place for any actor to be in. I'm sure Samonsky will be fine, nothing against him. I do wonder if they'll change the eyebrows line back to the old on.

[HenryTDobson]

Kelly2, I understand your disappointment, but do they really have a choice? Someone has to take over for him; I'm sure Andrew Samonsky can bring something fresh to the show.

[Kelly2]

Oh, I know. No disappointment from me, I'm sure he will have a new take on the role and the show obviously couldn't just not replace him. I was just musing aloud, I guess, about whether or not they'd make any changes to the script to accommodate Samonsky and allow him to work in some of his own original bits.

[mamaleh]

I liked Andy Karl in the role, but I'd have been just as happy to see the under-appreciated Samonsky, whom I've liked ever since SOUTH PACIFIC. (Yes, I think he is superior to the overrated Matthew Morrison.) Samonsky was one of the few good elements in SCANDALOUS. I hope he gets to originate more lead roles in worthier musicals.