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At the moment, production sources are saying it's "not likely" the star will go on tomorrow in what would have been the Tony-winner's final performance in Wicked. Deemed as a possible risk to already injured ribs, it's expected that if the star is unable to perform, she will at the least make an appearance at what was to be her final performance in the show. The final decision will however be made late morning, after an updated evaluation of Idina's condition.
According to audience, and production source reports, Tony-winner Idina Menzel was injured at the Saturday matinee performance of Wicked during Act 2. During the scene in which the Wicked Witch is "melted" behind the silhouette curtain, a trapdoor problem caused Menzel to fall through the floor stopping the show.
The curtain was brought down, and after a 45-minute delay standby Shoshana Bean (and soon to be star) went on for the finale. At the show's end, cast member Joey McIntyre addressed the audience informing them of what had occurred, and assuring them that Menzel would be alright. Both cast and crew were visibly shaken at the show's conclusion, all expressing concern for Idina's well-being and quick recovery.
According to those outside the theater, the stretcher-bound and still green star was taken away by ambulance to an area hospital where she was treated this afternoon. The role tonight was covered by on Saturday evening by standby Shoshana Bean, who's due to take over the role this week Menzel is next schedule to begin filming on the film version of Rent.
Further updates will be posted as they become available.
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