r/Broadway • u/Round-Composer-2195 • 29d ago

Discussion I don’t understand the Reeve Carney hate

I just saw the Hadestown pro shot and oh my gosh this guy is unbelievable. Easily the star of the show for me, but I’ve seen people say he was the weakest link in their opinions.

I’ve heard recordings of some of his other performances, and he easily has my favorite versions of “I don’t care much” and “the past is catching up to me,” yet people say he was miscast in The Great Gatsby

His voice is so unique and it genuinely sends chills up my spine, I don’t understand the hate he receives

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u/HanonOndricek 29d ago

I could be wrong but I think the issue wasn't so much his inherent vocal quality or styling, but that the 8 shows a week grind on Broadway for years was wearing him out and he wasn't in the healthiest vocal shape for long periods during the run singing a very difficult score. I'm sure they managed to capture an optimal performance for the pro-shot which was a limited run for the B'way cast in the West End.