Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads (Update: 1/30/13)
Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads (Update: 1/30/13)
#1Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads (Update: 1/30/13)
Posted: 1/25/13 at 7:48pm
I just wanted to let anyone who cares know that Drood has some understudies going on for the leads over the next couple weeks. Alison Cimmet will be on for Puffer on February 5th and 6th, and on for Helena February 27th through March 2nd. She actually is on for Helena tonight, no idea if Jessie Mueller will be out for long.
Also, Stephanie J. Block will be out of the show on February 8th, 9th, and 10th, which incidentally is also Andy Karl and Betsy Wolfe's final performance.
Would love to hear how they are if anyone has a chance to see them!
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Updated On: 1/30/13 at 07:48 PM
#2Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/25/13 at 7:57pmJim Walton said he may have a Crisparkle date coming up next month.
#2Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/26/13 at 9:42amWish I could be there to see the final Andy/Betsy show and Janine on for Drood. This whole cast is so talented.
#3Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/26/13 at 9:56am
I've been dying to see Janine on for Stephanie since Anything Goes. Really looking forward to finally seeing her and Andy and Betsy's last 
#4Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/26/13 at 1:34pmAlison Cimmet is on again today for Helena.
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#5Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/26/13 at 5:33pm
Here's a fun pic of Alison and Andy in costume from her Twitter. No word on if she's on again tonight.
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Updated On: 1/26/13 at 05:33 PM
broadwaybabe1234
Stand-by Joined: 5/3/09
#6Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/26/13 at 9:39pm
There seems to be so few swings in drood, is it possible for two people with one understudy who covers both of them to be out on the same night?
For example, i'm seeing drood on the 5th and chita will be out, so allison will be on. Is it possible that jessie could be out on the same night? or since they share an understudy would she have to preform?
Reason being, i really want to make sure i see Jessie in the show.
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#7Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/28/13 at 10:20am
I saw Drood earlier this month and Alison Cimmet was on as Puffer. Since I had seen the show in the fall with Ms. Rivera, I must admit that I was fondly remembering her performance during this second viewing. Cimmet's acting and voice were both quite good but I felt she was too young for the role--especially during her Act Two scene with Rosa Bud. Rivera's sheer presence and unbelievable energy makes for a fantastic Puffer, however, Cimmet slipping into the role doesn't make the show any less enjoyable because the entire cast is so incredibly strong. I could see this over and over again! But always from the front row, of course, Kelly2!
Updated On: 1/28/13 at 10:20 AM
#8Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/28/13 at 10:29amI'm disappointed I'll be missing Andy Karl by a week, and I hope Stephanie is in the day I see it.
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#9Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/28/13 at 10:58am
"Cimmet's acting and voice were both quite good but I felt she was too young for the role--especially during her Act Two scene with Jessie Mueller. "
Do you mean Betsy Wolfe (Rosabud)? I agree Cimmit is a little too young, but to be fair, Chita is way too old, and miscast at that. She pulls it off, 'cause hey, she's Chita, but still...
#10Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 2:55pmAlison Cimmet is on for Chita tonight and tomorrow
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#11Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 3:03pmTomorrow? Are you sure about that?
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#13Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 3:15pmOk, thanks. I am very surprised to hear that.
#14Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 5:22pmIn addition to Alison Cimmet's being out through tomorrow night, Janine DiVita will be going on as Drood tonight.
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Emmaloucbway
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/11
#15Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 5:26pmDo you think Stephanie and Chita will both be back by Saturday?
theaternut
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/4/03
#16Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 5:41pmCimmet was bland .
wickedfan11
Broadway Star Joined: 6/17/06
#17Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 5:46pmI'm seeing the show tomorrow night. I hope Stephanie is in.
#18Upcoming Edwin Drood Understudy Performances for Leads
Posted: 1/30/13 at 5:55pmJust to offer another opinion, I thought Alison Cimmet was hilarious and found a lot of comedy in different parts than Chita did. A different performance but a very funny and well-sung in it's own right. I was definitely glad to see her, though I can completely understand (obviously) people preferring to catch Chita.
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