Friday 5 + 2: 5 Fall Ensemblists + 2 New Fall Actors

Yesterday, we shared those Leading Players we were looking forward to seeing once again this fall. This season's stacked casts are also a gold mine of both remarkable ensemble members and performers that we are looking forward to seeing for the first time.

5 Fall Ensemblists + 2 New Fall Actors

Jason Forbach - Ragtime

We last saw Mr. Forbach in a leading role, actually - Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. He impressed us then, we are excited to see him bring his vocal talents to the thrilling score of Ragtime. It'll also be great to see him in the featured role of Henry Ford.

Casey Garvin - Chess

Casey Garvin has had our attention ever since we caught his New York debut a dozen years ago in Bare. Since then, we've enjoyed him in a number of Broadway shows, from his debut in Bullets Over Broadway to Some Like It Hot. He is a true triple threat, and he never disappoints. Side note: we'd like to send him our warmest congratulations on his recent wedding!

Sydney Jones - Chess

Ms. Jones gave one of our favorite performances of the past season when we saw her as Betty Schaeffer in Sunset Boulevard, and she was just as captivating in her normal track in the ensemble when we saw the show a second time. I can't wait to see what she brings to the equally intriguing world of Chess.

Kay Trinidad - Hadestown

For us, seeing Kay Trinidad as a Fate in Hadestown will be a re-visit. She is the one remaining Original Cast member left in the Broadway company. It'll be interesting to see how her performance has evolved over 2000+ performances!

Colin Trudell - Bat Boy

As with Casey Garvin, we were fortunate to have caught Mr. Trudell in his New York debut. He played the title role in Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, a delightful holiday treat. He wasn't in the show when we saw Floyd Collins, though we did see him in the audience taking it all in. This fall, we are really looking forward to his Encores! debut.

There are two leading performances that we are very much looking forward to in the coming weeks, and both are Broadway debuts of West End stars.

Sam Tutty - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

When I heard Sam Tutty sing "Waving Through a Window" and "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen, I just knew that I had to see him if he ever came to New York. Well, he is and I am! Can't wait to see this charismatic Brit live and in action!

Jack Wolfe - Hadestown

Who didn't instantly fall for Jack Wolfe the minute they saw him in Next to Normal? Sure, he is one handsome young man, with charm and presence to spare. But, damn, this kid is talented. The voice! The complex acting! I know I'd be the first to turn around for his Orpheus! This may be the single performance I am most looking forward to this fall.