How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
#0How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:10amBoth times I've gone to see a Sutton Foster show (TMM, LW) I've seen her understudy instead (both were Wednesday matinees). I'm seeing a Wednesday matinee of TDC next week, so I don't have high hopes of seeing Sutton this time either. Has anybody seen her understudy? Should I be concerned?
virgil blessing2
Leading Actor Joined: 7/12/04
#1re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:15amdang, i'm seeing' DROWSY again this-coming sat. night, 11/4. sutton isn't going to be away again, is she? she should be on that night, yes?
#2re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:18amI don't know about Saturday night? I haven't heard that she's out or anything, I'm just concerned because my past experiences have been that she is out for Wednesday matinees.
virgil blessing2
Leading Actor Joined: 7/12/04
#3re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:26am
maybe she takes those afternoons to work on her offstage wedding arrangements. 
#4re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:33amlol...long time plans...my first Wednesday matinee experience with her was in 2003.
FosterChild
Broadway Star Joined: 7/18/03
#5re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:46amConsidering she got married in September, that excuse won't fly!
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#6re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 2:26amSutton is a very committed performer and doesn't usually miss performances. She should do all 8 shows a week unless there is a scheduled vacation, emergency, sickness, etc. So unless it's one of those things (and she just took a 2 week vacation for her wedding so she probably won't take another one for a while), she will most likely be in.
cate_w
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/04
#7re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 5:44amI saw a Wednesday matinee in July and Sutton was in it. Also, I saw a Wednesday matinee of both Millie and Little Women, and Sutton was there every time. Chances are she will be there- especially after recently taking time off for her honeymoon.
#8re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 6:49amTo answer your question, I hear that Angela Pupello is excellent. Haven't heard anything about Andrea Chamberlain.
#9re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 10:45am
Thanks guys. Maybe third time will be the charm and I'll actually get to see Ms. Sutton in person.
Actually, my biggest understudy fear this trip is Christine Ebersole in Grey Gardens (the Saturday matinee the weekend after opening). I have no reason to believe she won't be there, but I really have no desire to see the show without her. She's the whole reason I'm going.
mattnyc2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/27/06
#10re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 12:27pm
I saw Andrea Chamberlin back in September (along with Bob Martin's understudy...blanking on his name now). Overall she was great, although a little stiff during "Show Off." I'm sure you'll have a great time, with or without Sutton.
Updated On: 10/30/06 at 12:27 PM
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#11re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 10/30/06 at 1:16pmand I think Ebserole knows that, so I think she will do everything in her power to be there.
wally
Featured Actor Joined: 11/1/03
#12re: How is Sutton Foster's understudy?
Posted: 11/1/06 at 1:34pm
I saw Angela Pupelo in Bat Boy - she was great! Much better than Kerry Butler.
Haven't seen Drowsy, but I'd imagine she won't dissapoint.
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