Maria Friedman takes Emergency Medical Leave from Woman in White- Page 3

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 12:17pm

i don't think WIW is doing rush. they are selling the last row of the mezz for $26 in advance.

[sanda]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 12:45pm

I have a question. Is she still qualified for a Tony nomination if she take a short time leave ?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 12:47pm

Yea, of course.

[Lori]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 1:04pm

Munkustrap - FYI Maria will not be performing today (and I don't believe there is a matinee anyway).

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 1:07pm

Oh, playbill reported that she would be performing both performances today. Playbill's not usually wrong...

[adamgreer]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 1:15pm

She's eligible for a Tony if she performs on opening night, which by all indications, God willing, she will be.

Someone mentioned Lisa Brescia going on in her absence. I know there are two understudies for Freidman. Is Brescia the only one going on, or are they splitting time? I imagine at this early stage, neither one of the understudies has rehearsed very much.

[EganFan2]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 1:32pm

Why would someone even start the rumor Loretta Swit would play Marian while she's out?

[Lori]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 7:01pm

An inquiry was made to her management about sending best wishes to Maria and part of the response was that she was entering the hospital today.

Could be incorrect information but it seemed legit to me. Does anyone know if she performed tonight?

[442namffug]

Posted: 11/2/05 at 7:11pm

Well, since it's elective surgery, I doubt she was rushed in early due to emergency. I am sure she performed tonight. It could very well be a mixup.

However, since it is insider information, I am not one to question.