Posted: 11/28/23 at 12:06pm
Posted: 11/28/23 at 12:24pm
lopside said: "Wouldn't the production contract have exclusivity of commitment built in? We're still in the scope of the original portion of the run, before the extension that was announced a bit later."
If the TV show is the reason for her absences, it's a unique situation because it was supposed to be wrapped months ago but had to take a hiatus because of the strike (it started filming in April).
It's not unheard of for a TV show or film to go to a Broadway producer and say "hey, we REALLY need your actor for these dates, let's make a deal and we'll throw some money your way." The unusual part is that the lack of communication.
Posted: 11/28/23 at 12:25pm
Tag said: "TotallyEffed said: "It seems a bit odd they'd be shooting seven days a week but I suppose anything is possible now that the strike is over."
Even if they are filming a 5 day week, would you be able to work, let's say 60-70 hours in those 5 days, and then do a 3 show weekend on Broadway. Probably not."
Is she the star of this and in every scene? I don’t know anything about the project. Feels more likely to me she is ill.
Posted: 11/28/23 at 1:28pm
Falsettolands said: "every time I try to give the real reason, mods delete my post.
Mendez's absences are not industry or filming related."
I think that is obvious to many of us - which makes it even less of our business.
Posted: 11/28/23 at 1:56pm
dramamama611 said: "Falsettolands said: "every time I try to give the real reason, mods delete my post.
Mendez's absences are not industry or filming related."
I think that is obvious to many of us - which makes it even less of our business.
If people are that interested in knowing what's going on, Google is their friend- they can get an inkling that way. And while I don't agree with the way that they've handled her absences, it's clearly not hurting Merrily's bottom line.
Posted: 11/28/23 at 7:44pm
Sounds like she's back in the show tonight. Someone posted elsewhere that only an ensemble person is listed as being out on the understudy board
Posted: 11/28/23 at 9:00pm
DramaTeach said: "mshalo18 said: "dramamama611 said: "Falsettolands said: "every time I try to give the real reason, mods delete my post.
Mendez's absences are not industry or filming related."
I think that is obvious to many of us - which makes it even less of our business.
If people are that interested in knowing what's going on, Google is their friend- they can get an inkling that way. And while I don't agree with the way that they've handled her absences, it's clearly not hurting Merrily's bottom line."
Couldn’t find anything from Google. Any other clues or tips?"
I get the curiosity and that this is a theater board with people who want to know things about their faves, but it's really not anyone's business. If she wanted people to know her life, she would share it.
Posted: 11/29/23 at 5:06pm
Lindsay Mendez was back for Tuesday's show on 28 November, but may have been out for the 29 November Wednesday matinee (attended by Whoopi Goldberg).
Updated On: 11/29/23 at 05:06 PM
Posted: 11/29/23 at 6:22pm
Lindsay is in tonight, and I had no idea Jeremy Kushnier is a swing. He's on for Terry/Mr. Spencer.
Updated On: 11/29/23 at 06:22 PM
Posted: 11/29/23 at 7:21pm
Does anyone know when Corey Mach is going on as Franklin? I would like to see it.
Posted: 11/29/23 at 10:33pm
During tonight's curtain call/red bucket speech, Jonathan Groff pointed out that yesterday was the anniversary of the closing night of the original production, and today is the anniversary of when the original cast album was recorded, at which point he acknowledged a group of 10 original cast members in the audience.
Whoops, not really the right thread for this. Added it to the regular one.
Updated On: 11/29/23 at 10:33 PM
Posted: 11/29/23 at 10:58pm
PegasusOasis said: "Does anyone know when Corey Mach is going on as Franklin? I would like to see it."
Groff hasn't missed any shows yet and has no scheduled days off.
Posted: 11/30/23 at 8:18am
Y'all. They're humans. They're allowed to be sick and miss work for an extended period for illness or injury.
Posted: 11/30/23 at 11:46pm
Lindsay performed in the show tonight, so hopefully, her situation is resolved and she is back to her regular performance schedule.
Posted: 12/1/23 at 12:56am
We are all dealing with things in our lives. When you can be anything - be kind.
Posted: 12/1/23 at 2:34am
To be fair most people were asking about producer honesty and transparency not complaining that Lindsay is missing work. There is a difference.
Posted: 12/1/23 at 8:16am
binau said: "To be fair most people were asking about producer honesty and transparency not complaining that Lindsay is missing work. There is a difference."
Given the situation, I'm sure it was one day at a time until the matter was resolved. Such things can happen quickly or slowly. The producers couldn't really say how long she would be out, because the system works at its own speed.
Posted: 12/1/23 at 1:21pm
Lindsay's absences are not related to American Sports Story. They go back into production in January, but she has been sick and recovering. She is back but will likely not be doing matinees on two-show-days for a little bit.
Posted: 12/2/23 at 6:47pm
Confirming Lindsay has missed the two matinees this week. Edited to add she was also out of the Saturday evening show and Sunday’s show.
Updated On: 12/3/23 at 06:47 PM
Posted: 12/2/23 at 7:34pm
There also appears to be some kind of virus going around, too. Not COVID, but I know a lot of people (including myself) that have been sick recently for a long stretch.
Posted: 12/3/23 at 9:42pm
getatme said: "Lindsay's absences are not related to American Sports Story. They go back into production in January, but she has been sick and recovering. She is back but will likely not be doing matinees on two-show-days for a little bit."
Saw the show today. Lindsay was out. I was disappointed, but will always give any understudy or swing as much appreciation as the star. Not an easy job to fill the shoes of someone else. She did a a good job and the show itself was great. Truly enjoyable. I certainly won’t speculate why Lindsay is out, but do wish her well.
Posted: 12/10/23 at 12:35pm
Lindsay Mendez was out of the matinee yesterday, Saturday, December 9. Luckily I saw her in a preview in September and loved her performance. But I thought Jamila Sabares-Klemm, her understudy, did an excellent job. So the role of Mary Flynn is in good hands, impervious to Covid, flu, etc.
Posted: 1/3/24 at 10:18am
Posted: 1/3/24 at 11:35am
MezzA101 said: "https://playbill.com/article/tony-winner-lindsay-mendez-announces-engagement"
Well, this is lovely for her...but I'm not sure how it relates to her missing shows or being/not being okay..
Posted: 1/3/24 at 11:57am
Owen22 said: "MezzA101 said: "https://playbill.com/article/tony-winner-lindsay-mendez-announces-engagement"
Well, this is lovely for her...but I'm not sure how it relates to her missing shows or being/not being okay.."
So, you're wondering why someone put Lindsay Mendez news on a Lindsay Mendez thread, news which actually does relate to whether or not she's doing ok? At least they didn't start a new thread for it. Now, if only we could get her to announce her scheduled absences, that would be great.
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