Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Born in a Ditch
Understudy Joined: 6/1/10
#1Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/18/16 at 9:50pm
I attended the matinee of Shuffle Along and ushers said that Audra is officially not doing matinees anymore. Don't know if this is old news but figured I'd pass it along.
This is my second time at the show and my second time seeing Darlesia's Lottie and I thought she was lovely. I'm hoping to catch Audra one of these days but Darlesia didn't make me feel like I missed too much!
Edit: It's also on the telecharge website.
#2Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/18/16 at 9:56pm
Born in a Ditch said: "I attended the matinee of Shuffle Along and ushers said that Audra is officially not doing matinees anymore. Don't know if this is old news but figured I'd pass it along.
This is my second time at the show and my second time seeing Darlesia's Lottie and I thought she was lovely. I'm hoping to catch Audra one of these days but Darlesia didn't make me feel like I missed too much!
Edit: It's also on the telecharge website.
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Apparently Carol Channing is rolling in her grave.
Wait..
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 6/18/16 at 09:56 PM
#3Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:27pm
Good to know, thanks!
Is she taking an extended leave anytime soon? I remember hearing about a prior commitment, then of course the pregnancy, but I haven't found any exact info.
TexanAddams18
Featured Actor Joined: 7/19/11
#4Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:29pm
She is leaving the show July 21st, she did have a prior commitment for "Lady Day" that had her leaving earlier, but that was ultimately cancelled because of the pregnancy and extended her shuffle run
#5Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:44pm
TexanAddams18 said: "She is leaving the show July 21st, she did have a prior commitment for "Lady Day" that had her leaving earlier, but that was ultimately cancelled because of the pregnancy and extended her shuffle run"
Thanks! Just what I was looking for!
#6Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 10:00pm
Uh, Carol Channing did all nine of her shows while pregnant for three years straight and never missed a show??? Where did the professionalism go? No wonder she didn't get a nomination.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#7Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 10:07pm
CindersGolightly said: "Uh, Carol Channing did all nine of her shows while pregnant for three years straight and never missed a show??? Where did the professionalism go? No wonder she didn't get a nomination.
Delete your account.
DrMike
Chorus Member Joined: 5/1/08
#8Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 10:09pm
Saw the afternoon matinee 6/19/16. Audra was in; Billy was out, and Audra was resplendant.
#9Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/19/16 at 11:22pm
Jesus, enough with the Carol Channing references. It is already old and not funny. Go start another thread about her so we don't have to sift through your snarkiness.
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Born in a Ditch
Understudy Joined: 6/1/10
#10Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/20/16 at 1:50am
DrMike said: "Saw the afternoon matinee 6/19/16. Audra was in; Billy was out, and Audra was resplendant.
Just to be clear she isn't doing Wednesday/Saturday matinees.
#11Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:51am
Good to know! Friends are coming this summer and have gotten tickets for an evening show.
Does anyone know whether Savion Glover will still be part of the show? If so, has it happened already or is it still in the works?
Sondheim_Disney1595
Understudy Joined: 1/18/15
#12Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:11am
Wick3 said: "Good to know! Friends are coming this summer and have gotten tickets for an evening show.
Does anyone know whether Savion Glover will still be part of the show? If so, has it happened already or is it still in the works?
I thought it was said that Glover would enter the show when Audra departs so it probably hasn't happened just yet
#13Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/21/16 at 9:53pm
Stopped by the Music Box b.o. today. Audra and Billy were out of the show. They were also selling rush for $40 again.
AnnieBlack
Leading Actor Joined: 4/3/14
#14Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/21/16 at 10:04pm
I see about the no matinee thing, but is she not in the show on Thursday? I happened to look on tele charge & was surprised at the large amount of available tickets for the show (or is it because this was the first week that she was scheduled not to be in the show before the pregnancy announcement)
#15Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/21/16 at 10:07pm
AnnieBlack said: "I see about the no matinee thing, but is she not in the show on Thursday? I happened to look on tele charge & was surprised at the large amount of available tickets for the show (or is it because this was the first week that she was scheduled not to be in the show before the pregnancy announcement)
Oh man, I'd like to know this too since I have a ticket for Thursday. I haven't gotten any e-mails from Telecharge about her being out though.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#16Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/21/16 at 10:30pm
Audra and non Audra shows are also starting to show up on TDF for what its worth.
#17Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/21/16 at 11:38pm
10086sunset said: "Audra and non Audra shows are also starting to show up on TDF for what its worth.
Is Thursday a non-Audra date? Or do you just mean the matinees?
#18Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 12:10am
I shared an elevator with a man holding a playbill for Shuffle Along. He noted that Audra did not perform tonight. He was disappointed. Said Act 1 great... Act 2 a bit weak.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#19Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 9:33am
Audra was previously announced to be out 6/21. Updated On: 6/22/16 at 09:33 AM
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#20Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 10:59am
slumdogdelaware said: "
Is Thursday a non-Audra date? Or do you just mean the matinees?
"
I don't recall the night show that was listed.
It did say no Audra for the matinee show that was listed but don't remember seeing that listed for the evening performance that was on sale.
#21Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 11:15am
She wasn't scheduled to be out yesterday. Telecharge called customers yesterday to let them know. There was also a huge line for returns, so I don't think anyone knew in advance.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#22Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 11:24am
It was on Telecharge. She was scheduled, but maybe not far in advance. I looked at the Telecharge page a few days ago and it said Audra will be out 6/21.
Eta: It's still there now.
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Shuffle-Along/Overview
*Audra McDonald does not perform on Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Ms McDonald will also not perform Tuesday evening - June 21. Updated On: 6/22/16 at 11:24 AM
#23Audra officially only doing 6 shows a week.
Posted: 6/22/16 at 11:27am
neonlightsxo said: "It was on Telecharge. She was scheduled, but maybe not far in advance. I looked at the Telecharge page a few days ago and it said Audra will be out 6/21.
Eta: It's still there now.
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Shuffle-Along/Overview
*Audra McDonald does not perform on Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Ms McDonald will also not perform Tuesday evening - June 21."
Thank you!!!
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