Hi guys. There has been some confusion as to whether Kyle is leaving permanently from the tour or not. Hope this clears things up:
Broadway Cast Member Matt Doyle Returns to Play Melchior for Limited Engagement in Toronto.
The Spring Awakening family would like to welcome Broadway's Matt Doyle back to the production with his superb portrayal of Melchior for the Toronto engagement of the tour. On Friday, we received the news that Kyle had to withdraw from Toronto due to booking the male lead on the ABC pilot Limelight (huge congrats Kyle!). On Monday, Matt and the folks at CW graciously rearranged his Gossip Girl shooting schedule while Kyle takes a temporary leave. We are extremely proud of our cast, past and present, and all their professional accomplishments and support their efforts wholeheartedly. Although we are sad for Kyle to miss his hometown,we are excited for his return come our next tour stop.
In the meantime, Matt joins the family once again and we will be there to capture the moments with exclusive blogs, videos, and Q&A while in Toronto. Be on the look-out for upcoming posts on Totally Truck, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and the Fan Forum.
Has anyone out there seen Matt on Broadway? Leave a comment below and let fans in Toronto know how amazing he is!
Keeping you in the loop,
Pun
3/11/09
UPCOMING TOUR SCHEDULE
MILWAUKEE, WI
10/06/09 - 10/11/09
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
929 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.broadwayticketscenter.com
KANSAS CITY, MO
10/13/09 - 10/18/09
Music Hall
301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO
Non-subscription tickets on sale Sept 5, 2009 (subj to change)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/56473
800-982-2787
AUSTIN, TX
10/20/09 - 10/25/09
Bass Hall
23rd St & Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX
http://www.utpac.org/venues/bass_concert_hall
(512) 477-6060
SAN JOSE, CA
10/28/09 - 11/01/09
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts/BroadwaySanJose
http://www.broadwaysanjose.com/springawakening.php
(866)395-2929
SACRAMENTO, CA
Nov 4-15, 2009
Sacramento Community Center,
1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
http://www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/index.cfm?page=629856
COSTA MESA, CA
Nov 17-29, 2009
Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ticketing number: 714.556.2787
http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=887&NavID=85
DENVER, CO
Dec 1-13, 2009
The Buell Theatre
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th and Curtis Streets Denver, CO 80204
Non-subscription tickets on sale: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 (web only Oct 18)
Ticketing Number: (800) 641-1222
Groups: 303-446-4829
http://www.denvercenter.org/shows-and-events/Shows/SpringAwakening/Overview.aspx
HERSHEY, PA
Jan 5-10, 2010
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave, PO Box 395 Hershey, PA 17033
Non-Subscription Tickets on sale: Mon Aug 17, 2009
Groups: 717-534-3412
http://www.hersheytheatre.com/performances_events/details.php?id=8952
CINCINNATTI, OH
Jan 12-24, 2010
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Non-subscription Tickets go on sale: Nov 2009
Ticketing (not avail until 11/9) 800.982.2787
http://www.ticketmaster.com/
FORT MYERS, FL
Jan 26-31, 2010
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
8099 College Parkway, SW Fort Myers, FL 33919
Non-subscription Tickets on sale: Sept 1, 2009 (Tentative)
Ticketing number: 800-440-7469
Groups: 239-489-3033, x 3122
http://www.bbmannpah.com/
CHARLOTTE, NC
Feb 2-Feb 7, 2010
Belk Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/
Group Tickets: (704) 379-1380
Ticketing number: (704) 372-1000
ROCHESTER, NY
Feb 9-14, 2010
Auditorium Theatre, Rochester Broadway League
885 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14605
Ticketing Number: 800-745-3000
HARTFORD, CT
February 23-28, 2010
Bushnell Performing Arts Center
http://www.bushnell.org/
DURHAM, NC
MARCH 2-7, 2009
DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
Ticketing: 919-680-2787
Groups: 919-281-0587
http://www.dpacnc.com
ATLANTA, GA
March 9-14, 2010
Fabulous Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Call Ticketmaster at (404) 817-8700
http://www.foxtheatre.org/
GREENVILLE, SC
March 16-21, 2010
The Peace Center
300 S. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Ticketing Number: 800-888-7768
Groups: 864-679-9201
http://www.peacecenter.org/
DALLAS, TX
March 23 - April 4, 2010
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts
2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 650 Dallas, Texas 75201
Box Office: 214.880.0202
http://www.dallasperformingarts.org/
DETROIT, MI
April 20-May 9, 2010
3011 W. Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202
Ticketing number: 800-982-2787
Group Tickets: 313-871-1132
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/
MIAMI, FL
May 11-16, 2010
Arsht Center
Box Office: 305.949.6722
http://www.arshtcenter.org/
ORLANDO, FL
May 18-23, 2010
Carr Performing Arts Center
401 West Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Orlando
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If you just want to send a quick note to all the cast members telling them you appreciate their work, you can email us here at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I will be happy to forward your email to the cast, but to preserve their privacy, it is unlikely they will email you back (I will, though).
You can also send individual performers fan mail and care packages care of the theatre at which we are currently performing or will be performing. Go to the theatre's website (listed above), find their mailing address, write the actor's name as well as "Spring Awakening" and send c/o the theatre. Remember, we are often at these theatres for only a week so make sure to allow for delivery times. It's a better bet to send it to the theatre we will be going to next as they can always hold packages for us until we arrive. Letters received late will not be forwarded to our next location.
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3. How Do I Score On Stage Seats?
That is really up to the individual theatres. Most of them won't release the seats until just before performances because they want to make sure the house is sold first. Some do so online, although the ticketing systems they have in place often can't accommodate our unique seats onstage. Most of them are available only at the box office (though you can purchase them for a performance in the future). The Guilty Ones Street Team members have the rights to purchase these seats before the general public. Any seats left over will be released to the box office and may also be purchased as part of rush tickets (discounted, day-of tickets).
4. How Do I Join The Guilty Ones?
The National Guilty Ones Street Team is a way for fans of the show in each of our tour stops to help us spread the word. You will get access to parties, meet and greets, and other special events while meeting new friends who share your passion for the show, all while gaining some valuable marketing experience. You must be at least 15 yrs old. Email your contact info to nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com.
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6. Who runs this site? This site was created for fans to stay connected with our touring cast and follow their adventures around North America. Ideally, it would be in the voice of the cast members. Unfortunately, our cast members are often too tired or busy to post lengthy blog posts on a regular basis. Company members will contribute a post from time to time and every month we will have a compiled blog post that most every company member will participate in. The other stuff like updates, etc, will be posted by me. My name is Pun. I work for the production, love this show, its cast, and our fans, and I'm so very glad you're here!
Co 231 W 39th Street Suite 1200 New York, N.Y. 10018.
If you just want to send a quick note to all the cast members telling them you appreciate their work, you can email us here at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I will be happy to forward your email to the cast, but to preserve their privacy, it is unlikely they will email you back (I will, though).
You can also send individual performers fan mail and care packages care of the theatre at which we are currently performing or will be performing. Go to the theatre's website (listed above), find their mailing address, write the actor's name as well as "Spring Awakening" and send c/o the theatre. Remember, we are often at these theatres for only a week so make sure to allow for delivery times. It's a better bet to send it to the theatre we will be going to next as they can always hold packages for us until we arrive. Letters received late will not be forwarded to our next location.
2. How Can I Audition for Spring Awakening?
From time to time, we have open calls in larger cities across the US. We will post any additional open calls here. Subscribe if you havn't already to keep informed. In the meantime, we've made it easy for you to submit yourself singing a folk/alternative rock song on video. Go to: http://www.springawakening.com/videoauditionsubmission/ Make sure your submission is less than 500 MB and is one of the accepted formats. Your screen should change and you should get a confirmation that says your submission has been received. Trust us, people are called in this way. Lucas Wells was cast because of an online submission!
3. How Do I Score On Stage Seats?
That is really up to the individual theatres. Most of them won't release the seats until just before performances because they want to make sure the house is sold first. Some do so online, although the ticketing systems they have in place often can't accommodate our unique seats onstage. Most of them are available only at the box office (though you can purchase them for a performance in the future). The Guilty Ones Street Team members have the rights to purchase these seats before the general public. Any seats left over will be released to the box office and may also be purchased as part of rush tickets (discounted, day-of tickets).
4. How Do I Join The Guilty Ones?
The National Guilty Ones Street Team is a way for fans of the show in each of our tour stops to help us spread the word. You will get access to parties, meet and greets, and other special events while meeting new friends who share your passion for the show, all while gaining some valuable marketing experience. You must be at least 15 yrs old. Email your contact info to nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com.
5. Can I Get Discounts?
From time to time, a theatre may offer us discounts to send out to our fans. We will post any here on the blog. Subscribe now!
6. Who runs this site? This site was created for fans to stay connected with our touring cast and follow their adventures around North America. Ideally, it would be in the voice of the cast members. Unfortunately, our cast members are often too tired or busy to post lengthy blog posts on a regular basis. Company members will contribute a post from time to time and every month we will have a compiled blog post that most every company member will participate in. The other stuff like updates, etc, will be posted by me. My name is Pun. I work for the production, love this show, its cast, and our fans, and I'm so very glad you're here!
Co 231 W 39th Street Suite 1200 New York, N.Y. 10018.
37 comments:
OMG this is so cool! I can't wait to see how Matt will perform with a whole new cast. I've heard great things about him as melchior. yay Matt!
I've seen Matt as Melchior seven times. He is by far the best Melchior I have ever seen. Knowing that his pure talent will be shared with thousands of others is a blessing to these fans. I unfortunately wont be able to make it to Toronto, but I look forward to hearing about his brilliance in the role. If you are planning to see this tour stop, you will NOT be let down. Their is nothing better then Matt Doyle as Melchior. Break a leg Matt!
-Sarah
I'm SO excited about this! Good luck to Kyle with everything. I may even get to see Matt! His Melchior is amazing, everyone who can should go!!
(can't wait to see Matt join everyone on the vids! keep em coming.)
MATTCHIOR FOR THE WIN!!! :D
can't wait to see what he does with a new cast :)
Oh my god, I am SO excited!! Ahhh please make videos! I've seen Matt as Melchior twice and he is FANTASTIC! If you're seeing the tour in Toronto, trust me- you will be impressed. But, yeah... Break a leg, Matt!!
I love Matt as Melchior and have had the pleasure of seeing him three times on Broadway. He will surely dazzle the Toronto audiences as much as he did on Broadway!
I've never have the chance to see Mattchior, but I have never heard anyone who has say anything but incredible things about his performance. Matt is immensely talented, and I'm jealous of all you Canadians who get to see it!
Also - thanks for quite the exciting day over at TGO!
The first time I saw Spring Awakening, back in September '07 Matt was on! I'm jealous of everyone who gets to see him as Melchior again! He's one of my favorites (and I saw all Broadway Melchiors). Everyone enjoy him!
Congrats to Kyle, as well!
I never had a chance to see Matt's Melchior, but I've heard nothing but great things about his performance :) I'll be cheering on in spirit and I'm eager to see new videos with Matt and the cast.
This is great news all around. Really happy for Matt - he gives a wonderful performance as Melchior, and in my opinion it's the role he deserved to play full-time all along. Fans in Toronto are in for something special.
And so are fans at the other stops! Kyle is my personal favorite Melchior, and I've seen all 6 boys who went on for it on Broadway (quick shout-out to Shingledecker too, since I'm commenting the tour blog here - his acting for Melchior is phenomenal). I'm very glad this is a temporary leave and Kyle will be back AFTER Toronto, when I'll be able to come see the tour for the first time :)
No matter where you see the tour, you're getting a great guy in the lead. Congrats to Matt on Toronto - they couldn't have chosen better - and to Kyle on the pilot!
No flippin way!!!!!!!! I honestly can't wait to see the show on Tuesday now, =D
I need to have a few things cleared up. My heart is completely set on seeing Kyle Riabko as Melchior and I am so sad to hear this!
After Matt Doyle leaves (April 12th) will Kyle have returned? Or will that week be taken over by understudies? Or did Matt Doyle type in his dates wrong?
Is it true that Matt Doyle is going on as Melchior for both shows in Cleveland on Saturday?
Okay. OMG! For all you Matt Doyle fans or SA lovers who havent seen Matt Doyle. GO WATCH HIM PERFORM! He's AMAZING! His voice sounds like an angel and i cant get enough of him. i saw him on broadway as Hanschen, and have seen youtube videos of him as melchior (which is outstanding by the way)
I'm so jealous that i'm not going to be in toronto to watch him perform.
quick shoutout to matt doyle (if you're reading this)
remember your fans from guam? :D
we came june 15, 2008 :D
Congrats on coming back as melchior. you're fantastic and i'm so happy for you. you're great at whatever you do.
i'm looking forward to seeing youtube videos of matt w/ the rest of the tour gang.
And to Kyle: congrats on getting the lead in the pilot. cant wait to see you when it airs.
Anonymous asks: After Matt Doyle leaves (April 12th) will Kyle have returned? Or will that week be taken over by understudies?
Pilots have a way of extending beyond their shooting schedules. We hope Kyle can make it back to play some of the Toronto engagement, but are not announcing anything lest we create false expectations.
Anonymous said...
Is it true that Matt Doyle is going on as Melchior for both shows in Cleveland on Saturday?
I have not been told that. As far as I know, Matt's going to Cleveland to do a run thru with the cast.
I have seen Matt on many times for many different roles, Matt - Melchior is my favorite! Matt is very talented and I know some of you guys were hoping to see Kyle, but Matt will not let you down. He is a great guy and a great performer! Have a great time Matt! Let it be like old times ;D
and yes...Congrats Kyle!
Matt is the best Melchior, hands down. If you can get to Toronto, DO IT. You will NOT be disappointed!
Though I know the majority is thrilled, I am very sad that Kyle will not get to show Toronto how incredible he is. His chemistry with Christy, I feel, cannot be matched by anyone. I feel bad that people in Toronto won't get to experience their TWOYB. They have something with that song no other Melchior/Wendla have had.
But congrats to Kyle on the pilot, and I'm glad that Matt is a dream come true for many people.
You'll be missed Kyle!
Congrats to Matt!He is so adorable.Congrats to Kyle too (who did an awesome job last night)!While we are on the subject of cast members leaving,has Andy and Blake said when they were leaving yet?Just curious...
So Matt Doyle will leave on April 12th no matter what, right? Like, even if the shooting for the pilot extends? I just want to be sure...
I have seen every Melchi Broadway has had perform. There has never been a bad one! I have some I like better than others, but they were all wonderful! Its sad that Kyle is going to miss his hometown, but the two Matts (yes I will include both since I have seen both)are at the top of my lists. You have so much talent coming your way, that unless you know Kyle personally or are going just to see him, you are not missing out at all! I see somebody commented on the chemistry, the casts knew each other from before the tour and have remained friends im sure, so I don't think that will be an issue at all! you are in for an amazing show! Congrats Matt, Kyle, and everyone else!
I look forward to the videos and posts! I hope Matt finds his way into them. He deserves to have a little fun and enjoy it as part of the experience!
Yay for Kyle! I cannot wait to see him in Chicago. :)
If you have any news on Blake Bashoff leaving the tour it would be great to see it written. Thanks. :)
Goodness, those of you in Toronto are in for a treat. If you don't have tickets now, go get some. Stat.
Anonymous asked:
So Matt Doyle will leave on April 12th no matter what, right? Like, even if the shooting for the pilot extends? I just want to be sure...
That is the expectation, but as always, things may change. We are not in a position to make a public announcement at this time.
LOVIN' your comments, guys. Thanks so much for the outpouring of support.
Wow. Matt is a decent Melchior but I feel so sad for everyone that will not get a chance to see Kyle. Out of all the Melchior and Wendlas I've seen (and I've seen A LOT of different combinations) I would have to say Kyle and Christy are my favorite pairing.
I have never cared for "The Word Of Your Body" or "The Guilty Ones" until I heard their rendition. Those two sound phenomenal together and make the song really MEAN something. It's as if their voices were made to go together!
Seriously, I've seen the tour cast in a few different stops and it blows me away how Kyle's performance is always improving. So, while it is nice that Matt Doyle gets a short shot at it, I hope Toronto gets to see Kyle in that role!
^ Oops, I just wanted to add while I think it's sad that he won't be there for the majority of Toronto, I am so happy that he got that role!
I hope he has a chance to show off his guitar skills because it's undeniable that he is a very talented guitarist.
As fantastic as Matt Doyle is. I'm so sorry to Lucas, Perry and Matt. Who SHOULD be covering the role more.
Lucas, Perry, and Matt have their own jobs within the show. Lucas and Perry understudy multiple roles and have their own roles, and Matt has his own role as well. If it was only a week or so, I'm sure they would cover the role, but this is a month. Having the three of them cover Melchior for that long is unrealistic.
I watched Matt Doyle in Broadway during the summer of 2008. Unfortunately I didn't get to see him as Melchior but saw him as Hanschen all three times I watched the show (I got to sit next to him on stage). He is just an amazing singer and actor and he is amazingly humorous! When he greets fans in the stage door, he is just the nicest, sweetest and most down to earth person I ever met. He always carries a smile in his face when he talks to fans. My friends and I traveled far (I mean very far, I live in an island in the Pacific Ocean) and we felt amazingly honored to watch the show and watch him perform in Broadway! I just want to say to people in Toronto, get ready for a person that is just amazingly talented!!!
Thanks again Matt Doyle for inspiring me to do theater and Totally Trucked for continuing their blog and videos!!!
I saw all the melchiors on broadway and while each of them were fabuloussss, Matt Doyle was my personal favorite. I'm so excited he's performing in Toronto, a little upset I live so far away, but I'll get over it. I've never cried that hard watching Spring Awakening than when Matt was on (with maybe the exception of the two closing performances). He is absolutely fantastic and a real sweetheart at the stage door, every time I've seen him. I wish him and the rest of the amazing past and present cast the best of luck and I can't wait until the tour comes my way!
I heard a rumor that Blake Bashoff is leaving on April 9. Is this true?!
I'm seeing the show in Providence on April 26, and I'd love to see Blake/Steffi's Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind (not to mention And Then There Were None).
If he is leaving, who's replacing him?
Love you guys though! 40 days!
I am so happy for Kyle! Congrats!!!! I have a question for Pun. I know that Kyle will return again after he films the pilot, but do you know for how long? Will he make it to Chicago or even Philly? I love Christy and Kyle's Wendla/Melchior.
I wish I could see Matt perform... I've been a big fan of his since hearing the Bare album... I'm sure he will be amazing.
Mattchior is seriously the greatest thing I've ever seen live. I saw 5 different people play Melchi on B-way (never got to see Matt S., sadly), and Matt was the first. His Melchior is the reason I fell in love with the show. Anyone in Toronto is seriously lucky to get to see Matt play the role again. His vocal range is mind-blowing, and I die of happiness everytime I hear him sing Left Behind, because it is just so beautiful. Congrats to Kyle too, for the pilot =D
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