Doesn't she have an understudy?
She has two: Alison Luff and Billie Wildrick. Both are significantly younger than Carmello (and significantly younger than the character, except in early scenes). And given the ridiculous bulk of impossible material piled on top of Carmello, I would doubt that either could successfully step into the show ever.
Swing Joined: 1/14/12
Alison Luff is Carolee's understudy? I'd see that--her voice is phenomenal.
Luff sang an awful song Kathie Lee wrote on the Today Show, but it was worth listening to just to hear her voice.
Billie Wildrick is pretty fantastic, too! But yes, significantly younger than Carolee.
Broadway Star Joined: 11/15/07
A good Times Square dinner pairing for those going to see Scandalous:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-guys-american-kitchen-bar-in-times-square.html
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