Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
andrewftw
Understudy Joined: 11/3/18
#1Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 6:07pm
So, I just checked the Once On This Island Cast and Creative page and Michelle Williams is not there anymore... is this a website mistake or did she leave the cast???
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#2Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 6:13pm
I do not believe she has left the cast but she has been out a lot recently which isn't a good sign... hope everything is alright because I loved her Erzulie
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#3Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 6:36pm
She and her fiancee ended their engagement recently and it was just made public yesterday. Maybe she needed some time? Hope she is still in the show..
BLs68
Understudy Joined: 7/29/18
#4Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 6:57pmI did a backstage tour on Saturday. Stage manager said she’s been sick for a few days so she’s been out of the show.
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#5Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 8:19pm
Nevermind on my earlier post. I spoke to a few friends at the theatre and things are not looking good... will give further information when I can.
#6Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 9:31pm
Can't 100% recall but I swear that their instagram account had a big "Now on the Island, Michelle Williams" spread on their instagram page when she started and now that I looked back, it's not there. The pictures from BEFORE she started and was meeting press are there but I can't for sure recall if the welcome stuff was just a story of if there was graphics that have since been removed.
MannPhan24601
Broadway Star Joined: 11/4/15
#7Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 9:36pm
Didn't this happen with somebody in Finding Neverland a few years back?
#8Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 9:49pmDoes anyone know who has been going on?
teatime2
Featured Actor Joined: 3/25/18
andrewftw
Understudy Joined: 11/3/18
#10Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 10:15pm
teatime2 said: "Cassondra"
Cassondra what? Yea she has been on more.
Also Michelle is back on the site!
#11Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 10:24pm
I would not be shocked though if they put it back up because someone noticed that the removal was noticed. This might be the end of it or it might not. It's a very odd and yet kind of interesting situation to watch unfold. Perhaps it was all just a false alarm?
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#12Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 10:26pm
The cast had a production meeting last night and Michelle did not attend.
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#13Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/11/18 at 10:38pm
MannPhan24601 said: "Didn't this happen with somebody in Finding Neverland a few years back?"
Sandy Duncan (Neverland) and Jeffrey Tambor (La Cage 2011) both lasted less than a week each because they were not up to the demands of the roles. And there's the now-legendary story of Robert Stack almost going into the original La Cage!
The Williams situation seems different (if it even is a situation. For all we know, she could be out with a cold, or for a previously-scheduled absence! Let's not jump to conclusions...)
natashalost
Broadway Star Joined: 1/15/18
#14Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 7:39amAn announcement will be made today.
hamiltonstradition
Stand-by Joined: 5/17/17
#15Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 9:19am
She has deleted any mention of OOTI on her Instagram account, this doesn't look good.
#16Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 9:26am
Bought tickets to the show again (because I love it), and was hoping to see her. She was out of my performance on Sunday night. I have seats to closing day as well. I won't be heartbroken if I don't see her, but it is just strange. I'm curious.
#17Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 9:30amShe was originally signed on through June. Possibly when they announced their January closing she opted out. Kudos to her understudies who'll likely rotate the role until closing.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
andrewftw
Understudy Joined: 11/3/18
#18Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 9:48am
ACL2006 said: "She was originally signed on through June. Possibly when they announced their January closing she opted out. Kudos to her understudies who'll likely rotate the role until closing."
I do feel like Cassondra is gonna take over the role and Cicily will be the understudy. If this does happen, they need to bring in another understudy because if Cassondra is out, Cicily is on, you never know what could happen.
#19Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 10:05am
I wonder if Darlesia Cearcy could return to close out the show?
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#20Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 11:03am
ACL2006 said: "I wonder if Darlesia Cearcy could return to close out the show?"
She should, she is excellent.
#21Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 12:06pm
LEA SALONGA IS BACK!!!
https://twitter.com/OnceIslandBway/status/1072900065566646275
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#22Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 12:08pm
Lea Salonga to return on Dec. 27. Cassondra James will play the role through Dec. 26.
"Her understudy Cassondra James will assume the role from now until December 26. Lea Salonga, who originated the role in this production will play Erzulie from December 27 through its final performance on January 6."
Williams departs OOTI.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#23Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 12:22pm
Soooooooo....what happened to Michelle??? I hope she's okay.
Updated On: 12/12/18 at 12:22 PM
Scoot3
Chorus Member Joined: 12/3/18
#24Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 12:26pmI am so excited to see Lea again!!!
#25Michelle Williams on OOTI Cast Page
Posted: 12/12/18 at 12:40pmI’m thrilled to hear Lea is returning, but I hope Michelle is doing all right.
