Lisa Brescia in Mama Mia

She was smart for choosing the lead in a long running hit over an understudy in a show that is now struggling to survive.

I thought she always preferred to be the understudy in musicals because she was taking classes. That was part of the reason why she played Elphaba from June to August 2008 in Chicago because it was summer. I guess she finished with classes now so she can play this role. I think she's going to be terrific.

I'm sure she would've "kicked butt" in Next to Normal, but she was smart to choose the leading role in a successful Broadway musical versus an understudy role in a show closing in January (not sure if this is confirmed, but saw people post about getting a mailing saying it must close in January). Not to mention, who's to say she would've even gotten a chance to go on as Diana? If she did, I doubt it would have been much.

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I saw Liana Hunt on tour last year. Quite good.