"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#5
Posted: 1/21/19 at 8:57pm

CapnHook said: "I guess neither of you read the article. They don't call Pascal an understudy."

Yes they do, read the last sentence: “Understudy Adam Pascal is also filling in for Andy Karl...”

Updated On: 1/21/19 at 08:57 PM

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#6
Posted: 1/21/19 at 9:02pm

CapnHook said: "I guess neither of you read the article. They don't call Pascal an understudy."

It does. "

Pretty Woman” understudies saved the musical during a performance Sunday afternoon, after its star got too sick to go on midshow.

Samantha Barks — who plays Vivian Ward, the Julia Roberts role in the movie — fell ill at the beginning of the matinee, leaving understudy Jillian Mueller to take over.

“The lead girl literally ran off sick after singing the second song,” an attendee told Page Six.

“The show stopped! The understudy came on and killed it. She was stunning.”

Understudy Adam Pascal is also filling in for Andy Karl as Edward Lewis, originally played by Richard Gere."

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#7
Posted: 1/21/19 at 11:10pm

Reading: A Concept

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#8
Posted: 1/22/19 at 5:24am

What a ridiculous thing to write about, this is hardly the first time.

And CapnHook....my initial thought, too, but reading is fundamental

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#9
Posted: 1/22/19 at 10:04am

Is Jillian related to Jessie?

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#10
Posted: 1/22/19 at 10:10am

DottieD'Luscia said: "Is Jillian related to Jessie?"

Not that I'm aware of. She's been working on Broadway and regionally pretty consistently since she was a teenager, including the revival of Bye Bye Birdie.

I agree it's a little ridiculous to write about an understudy who's literally just doing her job, but I guess they have to fill column inches somehow.

Updated On: 1/22/19 at 10:10 AM

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#11
Posted: 1/22/19 at 10:37am

Thanks, LarryD2!

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

Updated On: 1/22/19 at 10:37 AM

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#12
Posted: 1/22/19 at 5:38pm

Shes on again tonight for Sam!

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#13
Posted: 1/23/19 at 2:42pm

I guess a headline saying "person does job for which they were hired" didn't convey as much information?

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#14
Posted: 1/23/19 at 2:49pm

Well they must have updated the article, because it does not refer to Adam Pascal as an understudy: "Adam Pascal is also filling in for Andy Karl as Edward Lewis, originally played by Richard Gere."

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#15
Posted: 1/23/19 at 2:57pm

While no one cares, the update IS more accurate.

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#16
Posted: 1/23/19 at 6:08pm

Samantha Barks was back in at today's matinee and was wonderful and in tremendous voice. Day saved... again.

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#17
Posted: 1/23/19 at 6:47pm

UncleCharlie said: "Samantha Barks was back in at today's matinee and was wonderful and in tremendous voice. Day saved... again."

It's like these people just feel the show must keep happening no matter what else is going on...

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#18
Posted: 1/23/19 at 7:14pm

Fosse76 said: "Well they must have updated the article, because it does not refer to Adam Pascal as an understudy: "Adam Pascal is also filling in for Andy Karl as Edward Lewis, originally played by Richard Gere.""

I actually sent an email to the woman who wrote the article the other day correcting her error about Pascal.

Just give the world Love.

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#19
Posted: 2/12/19 at 12:08pm

http://www.playbill.com/article/pretty-womans-andy-karl-to-perform-at-valentines-day-wedding-event-in-times-square

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Pretty Woman - NY Post Page Six - Understudy Saves the Day#20
Posted: 2/12/19 at 12:17pm

as this article is by the post, i think it’s only right to quote john mulaney here.

‘After that, under an angel is a hero. A hero is any man who does his job. You’ll a lot of times see headlines that are like, “Hero Tutor Teaches After School,” and you’re like “Yeah.”’