karen olivo's return?
karen olivo's return?
#1karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:56pmHi I'm dying to see wss again does anyone have any idea if/when karen olivo is returning?
#2karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:58pmidk
rmusic11322
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/07
#2karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:59pmIt's been about 6 weeks since she's left. The article about the accident said she might have to stay out the show for a little longer.
#4karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 10:17pm
Given how she was hobbling around at the Tonys, I'd say she's not that close.
But of course, I'm not a podiatrist, so I could be way off base.
rmusic11322
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/07
#5karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 10:27pmIt's a little off topic, but I'd like to see how Jennifer Sanchez would take the role since she's an understudy.
#6karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/2/10 at 11:01pm
I'd prefer Natalie Cortez just stay.
Didn't you only see Natalie Cortez?
#7karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/3/10 at 8:46amsaw both. both really are incredible. karen has better vocal chops, i have to say, but there really isn't much of a difference.
#8karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/3/10 at 11:17amSaw Kat Nejat last summer. Meh. It was a week after the Tonys so I was really sad that Karen was out
#9karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/4/10 at 2:51am
It's a little off topic, but I'd like to see how Jennifer Sanchez would take the role since she's an understudy.
This is pretty unpopular but I LOVED her.
Natalie Cortez is on vacation for two weeks, and then will be back in the role full time when she returns.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#10karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/4/10 at 7:10am
"Natalie Cortez is on vacation for two weeks, and then will be back in the role full time when she returns."
I just saw Natalie Cortez on Wednesday. Did her vacation just start?
jeffmiele
Broadway Star Joined: 11/6/07
#11karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/4/10 at 9:40amI really wanna try to catch this again next Wednesday night, how has the lottery been lately?
#12karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/6/10 at 12:12pm
I just saw Natalie Cortez on Wednesday. Did her vacation just start?
Yes, her last performance before her vacation was 7/3 (since they had no show on the 4th because of the holiday).
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
#13karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/6/10 at 12:16pm
Natalie Cortez is on vacation for two weeks, and then will be back in the role full time when she returns.
Any idea for how long? Also, do you know who's filling in for her? Are the three covers rotating the time or is one going on the entire vacation?
Katarina2
Understudy Joined: 6/17/10
#14karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:20am
Will Karen Olivo be returning to the role of Anita, or will Natalie Cortez be the permanent replacement? Sorry, I'm a little confused... 
Thanks,
Katarina :)
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#15karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:23amAll info has been that Karen will be returning once she gets a medical "ok" to do so.
Katarina2
Understudy Joined: 6/17/10
#16karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:46amdramamama611 - Thank you so much!! :) Take care, Katarina :)
#17karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 11:57amaccording to Broadway Understudies on facebook; Yanira Marin is covering the role of Anita during Natalie's two week vacation.
#18karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:32pm
I actually ran into Karen at Broadway Barks today. She seemed to be walking normally, but when asked how she was doing, she said it was her second day without a cane and now she'll be able to start physical therapy.
It will be nice to have her back sometime soon!
#19karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:45pmI'd be kind of surprised if she returned to the role of Anita, but that's just me.
#20karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:48pmYeah, I was just going to mention her being at Broadway Barks. Thankfully she doesn't have to hop around on those crutches anymore like she did at the Tonys, but she was sort of limping when walking. Hopefully her physical therapy goes well!
#21karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/11/10 at 4:54pmI saw West Side Story twice- once with Olivo, once with Cortez. Not to slam Olivo but I think the part works better with a fierce dancer. Olivo is a fantastic actress but a fierce dancer she is not. It's a shame about her injury but she has a long career ahead of her.
rmusic11322
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/07
#22karen olivo's return?
Posted: 7/13/10 at 3:57pm
Update From Olivo's Facebook:
Karen Olivo is getting better, people! Finally walking a little without a cane and working very hard in re-hab.....the Purple dress is in my sights. Also, in other news, I wrote a new song yesterday...gulp!
#23karen olivo's return?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:28pmI see her name on the cast lists. Is she officially back? I was considering bringing someone to WSS and I was wondering who would be seeing.
#24karen olivo's return?
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:32pmWhat cast lists? She was never taken off the website.
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