#26
Posted: 5/15/14 at 2:41pm
Yeah, it was a much more appropriate choice, and I think the a cappella worked beautifully in that space. Wow.
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#28
Posted: 5/15/14 at 5:53pm
Jackie Burns will be on tonight. Idina has a cold.
#29
Posted: 5/15/14 at 8:16pm
The refund line. Ouch.
I repeat that I'd never wanna cover a headliner's role. But I guess you know what you're in for.
Updated On: 5/15/14 at 08:16 PM
#32
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:03pm
Definitely not implied. Just thought it was people milling about the theatre. Not even sure how long this line is supposed to be.
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#33
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:08pm
Wow, it's probably crazy there tonight. *Newbie question* Can you really just exchange your ticket for another performance? I have tickets for next Saturday and although I'm sure Jackie is excellent, I'd really hate to make the trip to New York for Idina then not be able to see her.
#34
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:13pm
You usually can if the performer's name is above the title. That seems to be the general rule, but not always the case.
Updated On: 5/15/14 at 09:13 PM
#35
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:21pm
How as LaChanze not the first choice for the 9/11 Memorial? Her husband died in the Twin Towers when she was 8 months pregnant. Idina doesn't really have any connection and seems like more of a sleazey promotional opportunity. Love her and all, but it seems odd. Glad it worked out this way.
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#36
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:30pm
veronicamae, Are you going tonight?
Is anyone on here going/know anybody that's going?
Is anyone on here going/know anybody that's going?
#37
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:33pm
Here's a better refund line photo.
And no I'm not going tonight, but I know someone who is.
#38
Posted: 5/15/14 at 9:38pm
When she leaves the show many months from now, this shows grosses will plummet big time. Not healthy when a show lives or dies based on 1 person.
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#39
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:21pm
Whast a damn shame. I presume as s standby and not an understudy, Jackie will not cover Idina's vacation days? I want to see a whole performance as her half was stunning.
When she first came on stage people clapped which was nice.
I think since we knew she had minutes to get mentally prepared, her performance was much more appreciated and impressive. Hope it wasn't an empty house.
When she first came on stage people clapped which was nice.
I think since we knew she had minutes to get mentally prepared, her performance was much more appreciated and impressive. Hope it wasn't an empty house.
Updated On: 5/15/14 at 10:21 PM
#40
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:32pm
This show will likely be better off closing whenever Idina leaves. Unless a big name replaces her.
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#41
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:33pm
Well, I will count myself lucky that I saw yesterday's matinee. For the record with the amount of press, benefits and everything else Idina is doing it is no surprise that she wore down. Girl needs a day to do nothing.
#43
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:41pm
Bway_Mill_Fan, I just looked at the cast listings again, and it appears that Jackie is the only one who covers Idina, so she would be the one to go on period.
#44
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:50pm
^ I thought Jenn Colella covered her as well? Did something change?
#45
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:55pm
I think Jen does cover her. However, she is not listed.
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#46
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:59pm
Yea just double checked my playbill, thanks!
Jenn is only listed as Anne though.
Jenn is only listed as Anne though.
#47
Posted: 5/15/14 at 10:59pm
Yeah, Jenn Colella's only listed role is Anne, but the understudy/standby can choose not to be listed. But that could only be standbys, I'm not sure.
#48
Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:14pm
I love Jenn. I can only imagine the things she could do with this score. I'm just glad that for the first time in a long time she is part of a successful musical.
#50
Posted: 5/15/14 at 11:37pm
Attended tonight, to be honest I really felt for Jackie, it was a half full house from a nearly full however, what an audience she had! Everyone was really behind her, she of course got a standing ovation at the end (as well as when she appeared for the first time) This, however, is the clincher for me. If you DID in fact attend tonight, you are allowed to come again when Idina is on. So all those people that lined up for an exchange or refund could have seen it twice. There were some VERY angry people tonight and I don't think that is fair.
Personally, I thought Jackie was incredible, like a cross between Idina herself and Lea Michele. I feel very lucky to have seen her performance.
Personally, I thought Jackie was incredible, like a cross between Idina herself and Lea Michele. I feel very lucky to have seen her performance.
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