Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#1
Posted: 12/17/14 at 4:58pm
There must be audio!!!!
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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#2
Posted: 12/17/14 at 4:59pm
Really?!
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?page=11&thread=1076219&dt=254
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#3
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#4
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#5
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#6
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#7
Posted: 12/17/14 at 5:21pmSorry, I just read it as being very sarcastic. My fault.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#8
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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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#9
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#10
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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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#11
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. .
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#12
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:06pm
I'd be shocked and appalled if Idina were to pull a stunt so unprofessional as that.
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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#13
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)
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#14
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#15
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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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#16
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:46pmIf anyone finds audio please let me know!
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#17
Posted: 12/17/14 at 6:47pmThere was a slip in the playbill and Jenn's name on the understudy board.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#18
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#19
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#20
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:03pmSomething has appeared online, if anyone is interested...tumblr i think
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#21
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.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#22
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:11pmA worldwide Tony winning star is a lot different than Orfeh.
Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#23
Posted: 12/17/14 at 7:14pmAudio of 'You Learn to Live Without': http://goo.gl/MtgNC4
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Jenn Colella went on for Idina today#24
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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