“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
#1“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/5/20 at 6:19pm
Apparently Erin David who plays Camilla has had a vocal injury.
Hope its not too serious and she gets well quickly
#2“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/5/20 at 9:01pmI agree. Hopefully it’s not serious. I wonder how long it would take to prepare the understudy. She may not even have costumes yet, right?
#3“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 7:04pmHolly Ann Butler is on tonight as Camille. I just walked by the theater.
Islander_fan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/14
#4“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 7:16pmThat’s awesome she was able to go on that quickly. If memory services, they don’t rehears understudies until after opening.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#5“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 7:49pmDidn’t something like this happen with the most recent Cabaret revival? I recall them having to cancel a performance and then taking a day to rehearse Alan Cumming’s understudy.
ErmengardeStopSniveling
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
#6“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 8:00pm
Islander_fan said: "That’s awesome she was able to go on that quickly. If memory services, they don’t rehears understudies until after opening."
Yes, that's usually the case.
Every year, there are a few stories of an understudy going on "by the seat of their pants" with minimal rehearsal and makeshift costumes. True unsung heroes of Broadway...and sometimes they cover more than one role!
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#7“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 8:13pm
Islander_fan said: "That’s awesome she was able to go on that quickly. If memory services, they don’t rehears understudies until after opening."
Last night was a put-in instead of a preview.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#8“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 9:27pmErin David has addressed it on her IG story. Says she had something go down her throat that caused swelling on the throat itself and her vocal chords. She should be fine soon with a little time! Glad to hear it’s not crazily serious. I can’t wait to see her in this.
BCfitasafiddle
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
#9“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 9:27pmErin David has addressed it on her IG story. Says she had something go down her throat that caused swelling on the throat itself and her vocal chords. She should be fine soon with a little time! Glad to hear it’s not crazily serious. I can’t wait to see her in this.
#10“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 9:50pm
Holly's amazing and probably got two full days to learn the role. I'd expect Holly to be on tomorrow as well.
#11“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/6/20 at 11:12pmSaw the show tonight. Holly’s performance was excellent given the circumstances. If I didn’t follow theater would never have noticed she wasn’t full time.
DebraR
Featured Actor Joined: 10/27/07
#13“Diana” cancelled tonight 3/5/20
Posted: 3/7/20 at 12:33pm
DebraR said: "How was the show?"
I enjoyed it for what it was. Score is pretty bad, made me enjoy the scenes though. I think the real issue is the tacky lyrics. Performances are pretty strong and singing is great. Paparazzi dancing ensemble is pretty terrible. Will see it again for Erin Davie.
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