A Chorus Line of WONDERFUL Understudies!

Glad you enjoyed the show

I am a huge Charlotte fan. That said, she has always been known for her dancing/acting THEN her singing

Yuka is still out? Poor dear, I hope she recovers soon.

By the way, did anyone see the piece Katie Curic did on Jessica (Val) last night?

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Updated On: 11/28/06 at 10:46 AM

There have always been alternative lines for a non-Asian Connie, just as there are for a not so tall or skinny Judy, and others.

Bwaystar2b, two "rejects" are sometimes combined into one character when more than one understudy goes on. Tom, say, will also wear the headband. Generally speaking, the script isn't much affected by this - the lines are still spoken. The biggest difference is that sometimes the auditioners will dance in groups of three rather than four.

I saw the understudy for Connie as well! It's interesting how they changed her lines. I found it very marvalous.

Oh yesw- I saw an understudy for Kristine. Her name escapes me now, but she was absolutely DREADFUL! "Sing!" was a Jr. High...or lower rendition, and the woman had obviously put no thought whatso ever in the character. It actually managed to ruin the entire show for me.

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It was probably Lyndy Franklyn. She's supposed to be the main u/s for Kristine.

And in regards to Yuka, if the director knows she'll only be out for 4-6 weeks, there's no need to go out and find another asian for the part(which is the likely story). However, if it's an injury that's going to last 2-3 months, then they should find someone to replace her.

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Updated On: 11/28/06 at 08:18 PM

Just so everyone knows:

Michelle Aravena is the main u/s for Connie, Maggie, Diana & Bebe. Pamela Fabello is the main u/s for Sheila & Judy. Nadine Isenegger is the main u/s for Cassie & Val. Lyndy Franklyn is the main u/s for Kristine.

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Give em a break. They just worked a crazy week of Ellen show, Thanksgiving parade, plus their regular number of weekly shows. And it is just about cold and flu season!

Not totally into Baum as Bobby. I would love to see Cornelius as Richie soon.

I miss Yuka. I think they are looking into possibly finding a replacement Asian woman.