Linda Mugleston Dolly Debut- Page 2

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:28pm

It would be nice to hear if they offered that people stay and get an exchange for a future performance.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:31pm

On a separate note, Linda is great and I wish I could see her.

[DAME]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:33pm

DottieD'Luscia said: "It would be nice to hear if they offered that people stay and get an exchange for a future performance.

 

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How could they do that when her run is basically sold out?

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:35pm

^I know!!  It would be nice for Linda to play to a full house (or stay and still get a refund).

Updated On: 7/19/17 at 03:35 PM

[MarilynMonroeSmash]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:39pm

If anyone goes, could someone grab an extra playbill with a paper slip with Linda on it? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[DAME]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:41pm

I hope Bette is well and back soon. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 3:56pm

DAME said: "DottieD'Luscia said: "It would be nice to hear if they offered that people stay and get an exchange for a future performance.

 

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How could they do that when her run is basically sold out?

 

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so true..............yea right for when?

[Robbie2]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:01pm

poisonivy2 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "Sending prayers and good wishes to Linda and the ushers and staff at the Shubert Theatre right now.  

Its going to be one tough Wednesday matinee today.  

 

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Don't forget evening. If she can;t make it to the matinee doubtful she can make it to evening either.

 

"so true and it feels like 100 today in NYC!

 

[Valentina3]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:06pm

I bet we'll get her production photos before Donna Murphy's -_-

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:16pm

DAME said: "I saw one tweet from someone called Emma Citron.

 

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That's me! I'm Emma! I was at the theatre earlier today and Linda was definitely on for the matinee. They were handing out fliers with refund info for those who wanted to see Bette. I'm seeing the show tonight, but don't know who is playing the role yet. 

This is my tweet by the way: https://twitter.com/emmaloucbway/status/887731988110684160
 

Updated On: 7/19/17 at 04:16 PM

[DAME]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:21pm

Thanks Emma.  Have fun tonight and please report back.  If you don't see Bette make sure you didn't pay Bette prices. 

[bfreak]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:28pm

While I'm very happy for Linda Mugleston, this can't be a good situation for anybody involved. The whole energy of the show is probably interesting today, as ALL of the company members are probably doing their best not to keep people disappointed while there is probably a bit skepticism and negativity from some audience members. I would be very disappointed too, and only because of the money. They are charging the outrageous prices to see Bette, not the show. I saw it with Donna Murphy from TKTS 5th row center orchestra Saturday 7/8 from an hour before the show for $85 each while it was $189 for tickets in mid orchestra side bought from September when I saw Bette in May. I also have a $189 mezzanine ticket in December for a Bette night that I purchased in May. Best wishes to everyone at the Shubert today and also to Bette who hopefully gets better soon.

Updated On: 7/19/17 at 04:28 PM

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:33pm

DAME said: "Thanks Emma.  Have fun tonight and please report back.  If you don't see Bette make sure you didn't pay Bette prices. 

 

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Haha, thank you! I will definitely report back. Luckily I waited for standing room this morning so no crazily priced tickets for me! :) 

 

[bfreak]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:35pm

Btw, this also made me think of that Seinfeld episode from years ago when Bette got hit in the head (I think) from one of the characters and the understudy was on and there was direct disappointment from the audience when the announcement came on. Anyone seen this?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:46pm

Here's that entire SEINFELD episode.  It's titled "The Understudy" and is from Season 6. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmITtwDoW8w

[emo_geek]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:52pm

If anyone has a picture of the flier with refund information, I would love to see it. Very curious how they worded it. 

[h6p8gv]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 4:57pm

Any reports on how Linda did as DOlly

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:17pm

I sure hope the flyer offered guests to stay and see Linda for free and then they could get their ticket refunded or exchanged(if possible). I would feel terrible for her & the cast to only perform for a few people.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:18pm

I heard from some people who went to the matinee today that most of the audience was VERY unhappy.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:20pm

ACL2006 said: "I sure hope the flyer offered guests to stay and see Linda for free and then they could get their ticket refunded or exchanged(if possible). I would feel terrible for her & the cast to only perform for a few people."

Why would they let people see the show for free? You have two options: either get a refund or stay and watch the show. Audience members are not entitled to see the show for free because the advertised star is out.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:21pm

I heard the same thing.  And I heard the remaining audience is very subdued.  My friend  works concessions.    Did they text or call people? Was there any notice?  

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:22pm

Fosse76 said: "ACL2006 said: "I sure hope the flyer offered guests to stay and see Linda for free and then they could get their ticket refunded or exchanged(if possible). I would feel terrible for her & the cast to only perform for a few people."

Why would they let people see the show for free? You have two options: either get a refund or stay and watch the show. Audience members are not entitled to see the show for free because the advertised star is out.

 

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Thats what they did whenever Patti missed at War Paint.  But it is different,  War Paint had tickets to spare.

Updated On: 7/19/17 at 05:22 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:22pm

Fosse76 said: "Why would they let people see the show for free? You have two options: either get a refund or stay and watch the show. Audience members are not entitled to see the show for free because the advertised star is out."

War Paint has done exactly what ACL wrote when Patti's called out.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:27pm

I would have to wonder if they would've been better off just cancelling the show, unless it truly was a last minute decision/call.

[juice23]

Posted: 7/19/17 at 5:28pm

I believe they also let people stay and see Jackie Burns in If/Then for free (at least the first time she went on for Idina) and return again to see it with Idina.