ivskow said: "IdinaBellFoster said: "I mean at this point next week someone else will be in the role."
Not necessarily. If they are bringing in replacements who are new to the show (or to that specific track) and who are/were in other shows up until now, they'll need a few weeks to learn the music, choreography, staging, observe the show a few times, etc. In the meantime, understudies can fill those roles.
This also could be/is the answer to the Sydney discussion on the other thread. Chicago may have nothing to do with it; Sydney could be filling in until the new Burr is fully trained up."
Very true. But even then, that temporary replacement is the replacement.
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