In Chicago, the stage was lit as we went to our seats. Wellington, the dog was midstage with the trident fork stuck in him. So, everyone could see it. When we saw the show in London, the stage was empty. The lights go out for a very brief moment. The spotlight comes on and Wellington is laying there with the trident fork stuck in him. Stage magic! Christopher then enters. At the end of the scene, the lights go out and when they come back up a brief moment later, Wellington s gone. More magic! Except in Chicago, someone had to pick up the dead dog and carry it offstage.