GYPSY vacation shedule question

#1

GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 8/13/08 at 10:30am

Sorry, I know there was already a thread on this, but I couldn't find it in the search.

How far in advance will vacation be announced for Ms. LuPone in GYPSY? Is there usually a certain amount of time ahead that this would be announced for an above the title lead in a show?

I emailed her two weeks ago and she replied "So far, I have no vacation scheduled."

Thanks for your help, everyone.

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#2

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 8/13/08 at 10:33am

It depends on how far in advance the performer wants to tell everyone. If Patti is going on vacation, there is a possibility they'll let people know pretty far in advance since her name is billed above the title, and people would be entitled to refunds if they wanted to see her.

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#3

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 8/13/08 at 1:00pm

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#4

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 8/13/08 at 1:15pm

^WOULD YOU STOP PLUGGING YOURSELF!!!!^

#5

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 5:25pm

Nobody major has vacation planned for this coming Friday (the...5th?), right? I didn't see anything on the board and my dad has the day off from work so we bought tickets and will be seeing it, but I'm sincerely hoping there isn't any vacation scheduled. Just double-checking so I don't get a surprise at the door!

(Also--SLIGHTLY OT--who tends to come out/not come out the stagedoor after the show?)

Thanks!

#6

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 5:28pm

Nope. Patti usually Stage Doors non-matinee days.

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#7

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 5:28pm

Nope. Patti usually Stage Doors non-matinee days.

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#8

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:24pm

A friend of mine is in the show and he said that Patti will be out on the 4th and 5th because she's taping a TV show in LA. It's not a "vacation" but it will give her u/s a chance to go on.

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#9

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:44pm

DollyPop are you jokeing? I am getting tickets for Thursday if Linda is going on. I worship Lupone but I want to support the show and Linda as well.

#10

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:46pm

If you want to support thw show and Linda as well, then what's the problem? Go.

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#11

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 10:50pm

Thanks I will be there.

#12

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:01pm

Does that mean Patti will be going on this Wednesday night DollyPop? Please say so. I will be seeing the show for the first time.

#13

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:16pm

Wednesday is the 3rd. So she will be there.

#14

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:21pm

Sorry, but who is Linda? I know that Lenora is an u/s too (right?), but I can't remember if I heard about Linda going on before.

Hope Patti's back by the matinee on the 6th. Nothing against Linda (or Lenora), but I'm taking my mom for her birthday and a friend and would like if they saw Patti for their first time.

#15

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:22pm

Linda Balgord, if I am not mistaken. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

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#16

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:31pm

Yes, Linda Balgord is correct. She has not gone on before. She was in The Pirate Queen, Cats and Sunset Boulevard. Please, come support the show with her on Thursday or Friday if you can. Im sure you will be able to get a ticket.

Updated On: 9/1/08 at 11:31 PM

#17

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/1/08 at 11:35pm

Lenora doesn't understudy anymore. Technically, there are no understudies in Gypsy. They are all standbys and there is just one for Rose: Linda Balgord.

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#18

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/2/08 at 6:50am

I don't doubt you, Dolly, but why isn't it listed on telecharge that Patti is going to be out?

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#19

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/5/08 at 12:24am

so was Patti out tonight or not?

#20

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/5/08 at 12:28am

Well although I'm not 100% sure whether she was there or not, since I wasn't there. I went to get student rush to see the understudy go on but the person at the box office said Patti was on tonight and he knew nothing about her being out tomorrow so I didn't buy a ticket.

#21

re: GYPSY vacation shedule question

Posted: 9/5/08 at 12:51am

If Patti was out, we'd know.

Telecharge would list something, especially if it was a planned absence. I think Dolly was just being an ass and lying to everyone.