Cinderella mid-show understudy swap yesterday

Attended yesterdays matinee - upon walking in, the company board informed us that both Victoria Clark and Ann Harada were out - and MARIE was being played by Jill Abramovitz, and CHARLOTTE was was being played by Laura Irion. Both did very well - especially Jill. When intermission ended, an announcement was made saying that in Act Two, MARIE would be played by Linda Mugleston. Very interesting switch - as Jill's Marie was quite different than Linda's. Not sure what cause the mid-show swap, but it led for what seemed to be an uneven number of female ensemble members in Act Two. If any happens to know what happened, I'm very curious - I just love to hear the backstage stuff!!

Care to expand on their differences?

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Is Jessica Hershberg still in the show? I found some audios and she sounds glorious. My favorite version by far! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1zki0rWALk

" If any happens to know what happened, I'm very curious."

So here's the scoop: Victoria Clark was out for vacation, so Jill Abramovitz went on in her place. Unfortunately, Jill lost her voice after singing "It's Possible" and left immediately to see a doctor, and Linda Mugleston took over for Act II. Leslie Flesner then had to cover ensemble tracks for both Jill and Linda.

To me, this is a great example of how well prepared the cast and stage management crew have to be (and WERE) for a large show, as anything can happen and occasionally does. Bravo to all involved in carrying out the tradition of "the show must go on." Sometimes it's just harder than others.

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