Patina MIller Out of Pippin Tonight Stephanie Pope in — Page 2

Understudies - and even standbys- typically receive marginal (at best) rehearsal until a show opens. Considering PIPPIN's opening night was last Thursday, I would imagine Stephanie Pope has had collectively no more than a few hours rehearsal for what is arguably one of the most challenging roles in the musical theatre.

Anyone who could step to the table and even half way deliver would in this instance get a huge brava from me.

Thanks for the info Nattalyee.

Yes.

Updated On: 9/13/13 at 01:44 AM

what exactly do you mean when you say "She couldn't sing it"? How did she act it? What was her take on it? What things didn't you like about it?

I'd like to give her the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure she's had maybe one understudy rehearsal since the show just opened last week. She hasn't yet learned how to sing the role in context of a full show. It's very challenging vocally, especially with the keys they've established in this revival. I bet she was happy that she got through it at all. Not to make excuses for her, but it sounds like it was an emergency situation.

Did she understudy Patina at ART? Anyone know?

Sounds more like an emergency if she was asking for "prayers". Hope all is ok.

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Any word yet if Patina will be in for the Saturday matinee?

For the love of God give Stephanie a break. It is very clear that it was her first performance. And if any of you know how a broadway show works, you know that understudies do not get rehearsed until after show opens. The show opened last week. With all the press events coming and award season clearly Stephanie has yet to have rehearsal. Stephanie is a pro and has proven how ****ing fantastic she is in numerous shows for years. I'm sure once she has proper rehearsal time she will knock this role out of the park. She's not going to do tricks onstage blindly without ever rehearsing them EVER. But with literally one hours notice all she can do is her best and get through the show.

Updated On: 5/3/13 at 08:29 AM

While I admit I would be extremely annoyed if I paid $140 to see the show and one of the lead performances was not up to par, blame the producers or the system, not the actor, if she's underprepared. Pope was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Pippin. This is her 9th Broadway show. If she wasn't adequately prepared, I doubt it's because she doesn't care or a slacker.

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as I throw a pen against the wall with little energy.

"Oh no...oh no..."

as I take a small bite out of an apple.

"it will be SO hard to look at him without a moustache"








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Updated On: 5/3/13 at 09:06 AM

"I wouldn't either. A little perspective, please. Disappointed, maybe. Unbelievably sad? No. That's just hyperbolic. Anyone who is unbelievably sad that a performer is out has their priorities out of wack. "

I completely disagree. I would have every right to be heartbroken if i found out i wouldn't be seeing Patina in the performance. She has been getting amazing reviews and everyone talks about her like she is the next evita on here. Plus she redesigned this character and i would love to see what she does differently from Ben Vereen. Plus, if i was in New york for a weekend i would probably only have money to see one show and i would definitely choose Pippin because the show looks amazing and because Patina is in it. Wouldn't you be heartbroken if Alice Ripley was out of next to normal the day you saw it? I think so. Im not saying i am only seeing the show BECAUSE of Patina, i would just like to see her in the part that wins her the tony. I think my reasons are valid.

ANYWAY: I think we need to give Stephanie a break. I'm sure she did the best she could with the time that was given to her.

Updated On: 5/3/13 at 09:44 AM

I just read an article that suicide rates in the US have gone up considerably. Patina missing that performance certainly doesn't help matters.

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