I had the absolute PLEASURE of watching Ms. Burns perform in IF/THEN on Thursday, Aug 28, 2014 and she was FANTASTIC!!! I can't wait to see her perform again. I am a new fan!
^ Idina's absence since she is sick will be done on a show by show basis, so it's impossible to say how long Jackie will be on for. Idina could be back tonight, or Jackie could be on all weekend. it's hard to say
This is a tough situation for them since September has all those 4-show weekends, too. Just imagining the pressure on Menzel especially since she's on stage and singing for 80% of it or whatever...
On the plus side, there didn't seem to be a huge meltdown of complaints across social media when Menzel was out for the last few days compared to May, I think. Word of Jackie's good performance must be getting out too. But if someone really wants to see Jackie specifically, those listed dates on Ticketmaster above are your best bet.
I bought a ticket for Oct 1 when I heard Menzel would be out. Want to see the show, but no fan of the screeching leading lady. Glad to hear the sub is good.
The posted clips of Burns in the role should prove that her performance is a replica of the Menzel Elizabeth, appropriately. I saw the show with Menzel, have viewed Burns clips, and damned if she doesn't look and sound almost exactly like the star. I dare say, from the back of the house, you might swear it was Menzel. I won't get into the "screeching" nonsense, which always crops up with Menzel's vocals are discussed. But Burns sings the show very similarly. It's sort of silly to think she'd try to do anything otherwise.
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Posted: 9/4/14 at 02:43pm