Honestly, the fact that Meat's not in the play isn't going to have an effect on how well it does at this point in time.
What will make or break this musical is the ENERGY it brings, and the ACTORS who bring it. (Not to mention the writing)
If those things rock, especially with Meat doing promo in London, the play will do great, likely better, without Meat involved. The show is about young energy and young people. It's a group of 18 year olds who don't age (According to the lead singer/actor). It's supposed to fire up that youthful energy and you need young people to bring that. No offense intended here, but Meat brings an entirely different thing to Bat nowadays. Wonderful, but not the energy of a 23 year old.
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