Leslie Kritzer on as Paulette in LB!

I am SHOCKED no one has talked about this tonight since, from what I hear, Kritzer was on for the matinee as well.

She isn't listed as an understudy, yet I walked in tonight and she was on for Paulette. According to cast members, Orfeh has a tracheal infection and while I definitely missed her presence tonight, it was amazing to see Kritzer in a larger role. She sang the crap out of "Bend and Snap" and put on an amazing performance for someone who was not very rehearsed for the role (From what i hear)....

Congrats to Leslie Kritzer...there was speculation that she would be on again tomorrow so I urge you to go and catch it. IT may be rare since she isn't listed as an understudy and was even wearing Orfeh's costumes.

That woman is such an amazing talent, although my thoughts are with Orfeh who must be suffering greatly since we all know her attendance is usually flawless.

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Would've loved to see that.

Damn, that is exciting. She must have been FAB-U-LOUS.

She was amazing. Though I was a little disappointed I didn't get to see Orfeh, she was a killer Paulette.

That sucks for Orfeh if any voters are visiting right now!

My mother and her girlfriends saw the matinee. Orfeh was on as Paulette, as far as she knows. No signs, no slips.

Updated On: 5/20/07 at 08:10 AM

PS, Carryme, that's why YOU'RE here, to keep us informed of all that is pertaining to LB. Maybe no one cared or was all that "happy" about it. I wouldn't have liked to see ANY understudy with the exception of Annaleigh as Elle. But thanks for starting the thread, really.

Carryme, don't be too "shocked" it was a last minute call out and Orfeh was most definitely on for the matinee, Rup was there and saw none other. And maybe for once no one from the board was there except of course, you. I'm only speculating and have no proof but I imagine that if they had Kritzer in Orfeh's costumes (which would creep me out), it was simply a matter of size which dictated who would go on. Amber Efe and Gaelen G. wouldn't have fit. I guess with Orfeh's spotless attendance record no one rushes any costumes for her understudy's. Again, this is all speculative.

Thanks Yankee, I thought so.

The costume issue confused me too, but I guess for some reason they weren't ready. Leslie was wearing her Serena wig (pulled up in a twist) and also I'm pretty sure that during the remix, she was wearing her Serena remix dress OVER a Paulette blouse - maybe whatever Orfeh wears there didn't quite work for her.

She looked a bit lost during act I but her act II was pretty amazing - her "Bend and Snap" was great and while she had some moments of "what the heck am I doing" during the Remix, she certainly handled it well and looked like she was having a lot of fun. The cast was being very supportive of her onstage.

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I saw Orfeh at the matinee and I had commented to friends that I thought she might be sick. A few notes just weren't right and when she yelled "Kyle" it sounded like something was wrong. Her acting, however, had no indication she did not feel well. I think she was giving 110% but her voice had other plans. Hopefully with some rest she'll be back soon as she is an incredible Paulette.

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Updated On: 5/20/07 at 10:55 AM

oops double post

Updated On: 5/20/07 at 02:13 PM

She's back in today. I hope she's doing well! At least she'll have the two days off to rest and rejuvenate.

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