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Prepping for the Shot of a Lifetime with Pal Joey's Matthew Risch

It's the kind of showbiz story that's the stuff of Broadway lore: a Tony-winning star gets injured while his big Broadway musical revival is in previews, so with virtually no notice, his understudy takes over the leading role. That's what happened to newly minted Broadway star Matthew Risch when he stepped into the spotlight recently vacated by Christian Hoff. We caught up with the understudy-turned-headliner on the eve of his big opening night in Pal Joey at Studio 54. The young actor was the picture of poise as he let us capture his backstage preparations before taking the stage as the title character in the musical, a role first played on Broadway by Gene Kelly and later brought to the screen by Frank Sinatra. Meet your new Pal, Broadway.
Matthew Risch backstage – outside
Matthew Risch backstage – signing in
Matthew Risch backstage – writing
Matthew Risch backstage – John O’Hara
Matthew Risch backstage – stamps
Matthew Risch backstage – quote
Matthew Risch backstage – cards
Matthew Risch backstage – Hayley Podschun
Matthew Risch backstage – ipod
Matthew Risch backstage – brushing teeth
Matthew Risch backstage – sink
Matthew Risch backstage – mirror
Matthew Risch backstage – mike
Matthew Risch backstage – dresser
Matthew Risch backstage – hair
Matthew Risch backstage – roses
Matthew Risch backstage – dressing
Matthew Risch backstage – pockets
Matthew Risch backstage – showtime
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