Out of curiosity, does anyone know if an understudy ever goes on for Sierra in ISBY once or twice in the week like when she was in phantom? I actually don't know anything about the musical so I don't even really know how large of a role she has to be honest.
"Out of curiosity, does anyone know if an understudy ever goes on for Sierra in ISBY once or twice in the week like when she was in phantom? I actually don't know anything about the musical so I don't even really know how large of a role she has to be honest. "
I believe Boggess has only missed one or two performances the entire run and that those absences were all pre-scheduled. Her attendance has been stellar.
Phantom and Matilda are not going anywhere anytime soon. It Shoulda Been You closes in August and then this production is gone forever. If I were in your shoes, I would catch It Shoulda Been You, just to have an experience that you can't have again after August 9th. Just my 3 cents.
"I believe Boggess has only missed one or two performances the entire run and that those absences were all pre-scheduled. Her attendance has been stellar."
Boggess has missed many more than just one or two. She was out for an entire week in May, I believe. She missed other random dates as well.
I actually rather liked this show, but I also feel like it will be done to death in regional theaters. So you'll have a chance to see it. And I don't think she's a perfect fit in the role. The show has a more pop/soft-rock feel to it and her voice doesn't quite suite the material.
She was out when I saw it a couple of weeks ago and David Burtka was out as well.
I wonder if they all play together anymore on any one night or matinee. When I viewed Tyne Daly's speech the other night after the Supreme Court's decision, I noticed the understudy for Burtka again in the curtain call line and as I looked closer at the woman in the wedding dress behind Ms. Daly, it didn't look like Lisa Howard. I think it was her understudy Farah Alvin-who is fabulous and I bet she knocked that song out of the park!