Laura Benanti to replace Lauren Ambrose in MY FAIR LADY- Page 14

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 12/25/18 at 10:16am

Unless she extends, her limited engagements final performance is February 17, 2019.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/25/18 at 11:27am

Hopefully she extends.

I'd guess and say she tries to return on Thursday. I doubt she attempts to return on a two show day.

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 12/25/18 at 4:49pm

Who is replacing her?

[theminutepast]

Posted: 12/26/18 at 8:01pm

Thanks for the information BrodyFosse! I wouldn't be surprised if she extended. It is one of her dream roles. I don’t follow her too closely to know if she has another project coming up that would prevent her from extending. Is My Fair Lady an open run?

Updated On: 12/26/18 at 08:01 PM

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 12/26/18 at 11:41pm

Heather Botts was on for Eliza for both shows today.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/26/18 at 11:43pm

It is strange she seems to always be out... 

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/26/18 at 11:48pm

She isn't always out, this is the first time she's ever called out sick so don't comment on things when you don't actually know the facts. She has an illness, it happens. Christ.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 11:00am

LuPita, I know this is the internet but lets take it down to a 6 or a 7, at least. You can just say shes never called out and still get your point across.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 11:59am

LuPita's info isn't entirely accurate, either. Laura missed both performances on 11/7, as well. Between that day, her scheduled absences, and this past week's illness, it looks like she's been out of 16 performances. I get that "always out" is an exaggeration, but I can understand how 16 shows in 2 months could seem like a lot. I'm not saying she didn't have every right to take those days off, just stating facts.

Updated On: 12/27/18 at 11:59 AM

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 12:47pm

How is Heather Botts as Eliza?  I saw her as Anna in The King and I tour.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 1:05pm

Momsical canceled Mom said for the money she paid she wanted to see at least the star or alternate (Kerstin Anderson). I called LCT and they said Heather Botts would be performing today again so we'll see it sometime in January.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 1:13pm

You do realize that Laura has a physical condition that makes her extremely susceptible to illnesses that are going around, don't you?

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 1:33pm

I realize that. Doesn't make it less disappointing when shes out though. Luckily telecharge was good about refunding my tickets.

[LuPita2]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 3:30pm

"LuPita, I know this is the internet but lets take it down to a 6 or a 7, at least. You can just say shes never called out and still get your point across."

I'm good, thanks for your completely unwanted opinion though. Move along.

LuPita's info isn't entirely accurate, either.

Yeah, this is the first time she's been out for an illness. She has an auto immune disease, so it's really gross that anyone would say "she's always out" when that's just completely inaccurate. Learn your facts before commenting. She did not call out sick on November 7th.

Updated On: 12/27/18 at 03:30 PM

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 5:01pm

LuPita2 said: ""LuPita, I know this is the internet but lets take it down to a 6 or a 7, at least. You can just say shes never called out and still get your point across."

I'm good, thanks for your completely unwanted opinion though. Move along.

LuPita's info isn't entirely accurate, either.

Yeah, this is the first time she's been out for an illness.She has an auto immune disease, so it's really gross that anyone would say "she's always out" when that's just completely inaccurate. Learn your facts before commenting.She did not call out sick on November 7th."

You'll notice that I never said she called out sick on 11/7, which is why I said that you weren't ENTIRELY accurate, but it WAS an unscheduled absence. Most people use "calling out sick" and "calling out" interchangeably. To be fair, RippedMan didn't say anything about being sick either. He was just bringing up the point that she's been out quite a bit, a point which I attempted to explain. I'm sorry that you continue to be offended by a perfectly reasonable discussion. 

Updated On: 12/27/18 at 05:01 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 5:48pm

I wonder if they put one of the understudies out on tour which one would it be. Heather or Kerstin. Has anybody seen both and can give a preference?

[BroadwaySchmoe]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 9:26pm

Has anybody seen both Ambrose and Benanti in the role? How would you say they compare? Obviously both are major, major talents.

[natashalost]

Posted: 12/27/18 at 11:33pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I wonder if they put one of the understudies out on tour which one would it be. Heather or Kerstin. Has anybody seen both and can give a preference?"

Haven’t seen either but if I had to take I guess probably Kerstin, because she’s the first understudy and alternate. The production team clearly favors her over Heather. Heather is a swing so it would be easier to put her on yet Kerdtin is always first up.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 8:33am

BroadwaySchmoe said: "Has anybody seen both Ambrose and Benanti in the role? How would you say they compare? Obviously both are major, major talents."

I have seen both. I saw Ambrose twice and Benanti once. I loved both of them equally. However, I think that Benanti brought a lot more humor to the role, especially in the ascot scene. 

[Caye2]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 9:01am

BroadwaySchmoe said: "Has anybody seen both Ambrose and Benanti in the role? How would you say they compare? Obviously both are major, major talents."

I have seen both as well, and I enjoyed both of their performances.  Each had their own strengths and weaknesses.  Ambrose had a better accent, and brought a more serious and soulful feel to the production.  I was deeply moved by the show when I saw it with her in it.  Benanti had a stronger singing voice and comedic timing (which I felt transferred to the rest of the cast), and brought a brighter, more joyous feel to the musical.  I left with a grin on my face after seeing it with her performance.  I didn't prefer one to the other; they were just different.

[Dave13]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 9:54am

I have tickets for January 2nd. Hope she is back.

[jewishboy]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 3:32pm

Any word if shes in tonight?

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 3:35pm

I think you can call and ask the BO or LC. Give it a whirl 

[katief]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 5:06pm

Kerstin Anderson just posted on Instagram that she's 'On for that Loverly Flower girl tonight'...

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/28/18 at 5:15pm

At this point I'm convinced Benanti will out the entire weekend.