#1
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:56pm
Hi I'm dying to see wss again does anyone have any idea if/when karen olivo is returning?
#2
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:58pm
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#3
Posted: 7/2/10 at 9:59pm
It'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.
#5
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.
But of course, I'm not a podiatrist, so I could be way off base.
#6
Posted: 7/2/10 at 10:27pm
It's a little off topic, but I'd like to see how Jennifer Sanchez would take the role since she's an understudy.
#7
Posted: 7/2/10 at 11:01pm
I'd prefer Natalie Cortez just stay.
Didn't you only see Natalie Cortez?
Didn't you only see Natalie Cortez?
#8
Posted: 7/3/10 at 8:46am
saw both. both really are incredible. karen has better vocal chops, i have to say, but there really isn't much of a difference.
#9
Posted: 7/3/10 at 11:17am
Saw Kat Nejat last summer. Meh. It was a week after the Tonys so I was really sad that Karen was out
#10
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.
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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.
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#11
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?
I just saw Natalie Cortez on Wednesday. Did her vacation just start?
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#12
Posted: 7/4/10 at 9:40am
I really wanna try to catch this again next Wednesday night, how has the lottery been lately?
#13
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).
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"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
Yes, her last performance before her vacation was 7/3 (since they had no show on the 4th because of the holiday).
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#14
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?
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?
#15
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... 
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#16
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:23am
All info has been that Karen will be returning once she gets a medical "ok" to do so.
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#17
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:46am
dramamama611 - Thank you so much!! :) Take care, Katarina :)
#18
Posted: 7/10/10 at 11:57am
according to Broadway Understudies on facebook; Yanira Marin is covering the role of Anita during Natalie's two week vacation.
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#19
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!
It will be nice to have her back sometime soon!
#20
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:45pm
I'd be kind of surprised if she returned to the role of Anita, but that's just me.
#21
Posted: 7/10/10 at 10:48pm
Yeah, 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!
#22
Posted: 7/11/10 at 4:54pm
I 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.
#23
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!
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!
#24
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:28pm
I 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.
#25
Posted: 8/2/10 at 2:32pm
What cast lists? She was never taken off the website.
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