Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
#0Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 10:48amIn 2003 I saw Millie at a matinee and she was out. In 2005, I saw Little Women at a matinee and she was out. This year I have tickets to a matinee of Drowsy in November. Will I be Sutton Out of Luck then too? Is this a habit for her?
#1re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 10:51amThe chances of her NOT being their are really low. But you won't know for sure til in your in your seats before seeing the show.
#2re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 10:52am
I don't know how many performances she's missed, etc., but I've gone to four matinees, seven performances total and she hasn't been out for any of them. So maybe you should come with me! I have good Sutton Luck!
Nah, just kidding. I think you'll be fine?
#3re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 10:54am
It is a valid question though.
Pay attention to this board...if she develops any kind of a pattern for being out at matinees, i'm sure you'll hear about it. So far, her attendance has been stellar at Drowsy. Also remember that her role in Drowsy is less demanding than her roles in Millie and Little Women, so she is less likely to need extended time off.
I hope you get to see her. She's fabulous, and in my opinion, the best thing about the show.
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#4re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 11:02ami saw a matinee and she was there.
#5re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 11:03amI'm seeing it tomorrow evening.
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#6re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 11:05amI don't believe Sutton has missed a show yet, but she has a two week scheduled leave (for her wedding and honeymoon) in September.
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#7re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 11:08am
What about the rest of the cast? How is their attendance?
And does anyone know the exact dates for Sutton's break?
#8re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 11:09amI saw a matinee and she was there as well...but it was literally the second or third preview.
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azeller
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#9re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 12:15pm
Edward Hibbert (Underling) said last night that he would be out of the show in July and August but would be returning, I'm assuming, he will return sometime in September. Sutton has been at the 3 performances I've seen though all were evening shows. The only one out last night was "Trix."
If Sutton is taking time off from the show for the wedding/honeymoon, it won't be in August. Her wedding to Christian isn't until September, so if you are looking for dates to avoid, I'd be concerned with Sept. days. Might check with the box office.
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Updated On: 6/22/06 at 12:15 PM
#10re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 12:21pmI saw an evening performance, on a Wednesday I believe and the entire cast was in. Then again, it was previews..
#11re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 12:40pmI'd guess that Edward Hibbert would come back to Drowsy sometime in late September as Curtains is scheduled to run until Sept 10. He'd probably then stay with Drowsy until Curtains makes a transfer to Broadway(if it does).
theaterlover45
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#12re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 1:01pmWhen is she exactly goin to be out for her honeymoon/wedding??
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#13re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 3:07pm
Maybe you just had bad luck the times you went. I saw her in a matinee of Millie 3 years ago and she was there.
I miss the Millie days 
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#14re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 3:09pmwhere is Kecia Lewis? She's been out of the show for about 2 weeks now. (Trix the Avatrix)
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#15re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 3:12pmMaybe she's on vacation or had a family emergency?
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#16re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 3:51pmI always try to see shows right around Tony time. In the past 2 years, I have seen all of the leading actors/actresses in each show I have seen. (Matinee and evening shows). I saw Sutton on the evening of June 9th.
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#17re: Does Sutton Foster usually miss matinees?
Posted: 6/22/06 at 8:29pm
Jarnerdav, sorry to hear that, just bad luck I guess, hope you finally get your chance to see this legend in the making.
I got to see her 6 times as Millie, including her final performance (a Sunday mat). Also once in Little Women, and 2X (so far) in Drowsy, and in concert at Lincoln Center's American Songfest. She had to cancel a 2 week gig at Feinstein's because of Drowsy rehearsals in March, hopefully we'll get another chance to see her do caberet after her Drowsy run.
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