Apparently Erin David who plays Camilla has had a vocal injury.
Hope its not too serious and she gets well quickly
I 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?
Holly Ann Butler is on tonight as Camille. I just walked by the theater.
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That’s awesome she was able to go on that quickly. If memory services, they don’t rehears understudies until after opening.
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Didn’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.
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!
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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.
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Erin 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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/25/20
Erin 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.
Holly's amazing and probably got two full days to learn the role. I'd expect Holly to be on tomorrow as well.
Saw 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.
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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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