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The big New York critics typically only review a Broadway musical when it opens, so very often the only actors reviewed by publications like The New York Times are those who originate the role and perform on opening night. Unfortunately, this model means that the critics don’t see wildly talented replacements that come into an already running musical, and so their performances only live on by word of mouth (and illegal YouTube videos). Below, BroadwayBox highlights 10 such current Broadway replacements—actors doing sensational jobs creating their own unique characters and performances. These dynamic 10 deserved to be re-reviewed or, at the very least, seen live by you.

Corey Cott as Jack Kelly in 'Newsies'

Justin Matthew Sargent as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in 'Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark'

Faith Prince as Miss Hannigan in 'Annie'

Kate Rockwell in 'Rock of Ages.'

Aaron Lazar as Sam Carmichael in 'Mamma Mia!'

Michele McConnell as Carlotta in 'The Phantom of the Opera'

Gareth Saxe as Scar in 'The Lion King'

Matt Doyle as Elder Price in 'The Book of Mormon'

Joanna Christie as Girl in 'Once'