To the Fans:

So rumors are flying that I'm often out of the show. To those who've missed me, my sincerest apologies.

Back in November of the run I herniated a disc in my neck during the show. I didn't realize the severity and exact nature of the injury and pushed on through December without seeing a doctor. When I did, and got an MRI, I was told I had to get on steroids, change some 'o-graphy' in my show, and do PT 3/week for 3 months. Over that time I missed about 2 weeks worth of performances. And since, sometimes when the nerve swells , I have to miss a show. Singing on steroids is a NO-NO. It's very frustrating to not be at 100%. And I have to protect myself from re-injury.

Then a few weeks ago I got the flu. And I missed some shows.

Performing is a challenge that I have always believed requires %150 percent of my being. Audiences deserve nothing less. Unfortunately, with the demands of Broadway schedules, and the time of year, it's difficult to maintain being 100% healthy. And with Enjolras, the challenge is even more acute. Les Miz is not a play. There is no dialogue. We're performing an opera 8 times a week. An Enjolras who can't sing the cast and audience into a revolution with power, authority, and heated passion with every cell of his being is no leader. And audiences deserve better.

As winter melts away, I hope to see you all at the barricades! And stay healthy!