Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
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#1Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 4:58pm
There must be audio!!!!
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#2Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 4:59pm
Really?!
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?page=11&thread=1076219&dt=254
#3Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:03pm
Already posted on the other thread, but she was amazing, a treat to watch take over the role.
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#4Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:03pmhaterobics, how was I supposed to know that this had been already mentioned in the other thread. That thread is clearly called "Jackie Burns-If/Then. So sorry.
#5Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:04pmJenn was indeed amazing. She seemed so at ease. He a few line misshaps, but nothing major. Her chemistry with James and Anthony was spot on. Everyone seemed thrilled for her, genuinely thrilled. What a great actress and singer.
#6Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:11pm
That's why I linked to the other thread... I'm not sure why you're getting so defensive. I sometimes forget that everything on here without a smiley face is a potential insult. 
<-- covered my bases this time.
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#7Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:21pmSorry, I just read it as being very sarcastic. My fault.
#8Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:24pm
It's a lot clearer discussing in this thread! Thanks for creating!
Updated On: 12/17/14 at 05:24 PM
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#9Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:28pmShe was obviously good in the role. The sad part is once Idina leaves, so does the show. People will not see it simply because she is not in it no matter how good the show & replacement are.
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#10Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:36pm
haterobics, how was I supposed to know that this had been already mentioned in the other thread. That thread is clearly called "Jackie Burns-If/Then. So sorry.
I headed straight to that thread when I saw that Jenn would be on. I've never even seen (or heard most of) If/Then. But I was curious about the posts about her.
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#11Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:00pmIdina and Jenn are good friends and I wouldn't be surprised if Idina, who is a mensch, let her do a show since Jackie is on vacation and it may be her only opportunity. It is what a good friend would do. Jenn has an incredible voice and i am sure she was sensational. She deserves to be a lead in another musical. .
#12Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:06pm
I'd be shocked and appalled if Idina were to pull a stunt so unprofessional as that.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 12/17/14 at 06:06 PM
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#13Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:08pm
"It is what a good friend would do."
That is retarded and bad for business, so they didn't do that. Menzel has had a cold since last week, shortly after returning from the UK, and Burns was out for a family emergency of some sort. (Twitter)
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#14Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:10pmI can see that happening if you're in the ensemble or something, but not if you're the only cast member above the title.
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#15Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:45pmThat's amazing! Was Jenn listed as a cover for this role or anything? I assumed that since she has a supporting role, she would never be going on for Idina. Wow!
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#16Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:46pmIf anyone finds audio please let me know!
#17Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:47pmThere was a slip in the playbill and Jenn's name on the understudy board.
#18Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:48pmJenn is the second cover for the role and she opts to list Ann as her only role in the show in the Playbill.
#19Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:03pm
Idina and Jenn are good friends and I wouldn't be surprised if Idina, who is a mensch, let her do a show since Jackie is on vacation and it may be her only opportunity.
This inane reasoning comes up every single time a second understudy goes on in a role. It's more of some fan fantasy. Come on. These are professionals.
#20Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:03pmSomething has appeared online, if anyone is interested...tumblr i think
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#21Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:07pmI wouldn't call it inane, or be shocked or appalled. I can think of 5 times that, that has happened off the top of my head. Didn't Orfeh publicly admit to it? It happens.
#22Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:11pmA worldwide Tony winning star is a lot different than Orfeh.
#23Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:14pmAudio of 'You Learn to Live Without': http://goo.gl/MtgNC4
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#24Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:16pm
Idina and Jenn are good friends and I wouldn't be surprised if Idina, who is a mensch, let her do a show since Jackie is on vacation and it may be her only opportunity.
This inane reasoning comes up every single time a second understudy goes on in a role. It's more of some fan fantasy. Come on. These are professionals.
This is actually common practice in professional theatre, if both parties and the producers are in agreement. Sometimes the understudy going on will wave their understudy payment for the opportunity (if they want family or agents to see them perform)
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