Ali Stroker Attendance?

[n2nbaby]

First off, I want to make it very clear that I am NOT downing Ali Stroker and I am well aware that when you see a show, you are paying for the show and not any of the actors. Now that we got that out of the way...

I saw Oklahoma! yesterday and Ali was out of both shows. Ive heard from quite a few friends theyve seen her understudy, so I was just curious if its just a bit of bad luck (one friend has gone twice to try to catch her) or if her attendance has been spotty or maybe shes just on vacation currently. I would like to see her for sure and Im just wondering if its worth going back or not.

[ColorTheHours048]

She’s 100% worth going back to see if you enjoyed the production. She’s probably sick. It happens.

[jbird5]

I had a comp so I can’t complain too much. Still disappointing when the Tony winner is out. Sacha was wonderful. Ali was in all 3 times I saw SA.

[Alex Kulak2]

Is Ali Stroker's understudy also in a wheelchair (I've genuinely never thought of this before)

[HennySlay]

I haven’t scene Sasha as Annie, but from her instagram it looks like she does not use a wheelchair.

[ian_mcqueen]

By chance, I ran into Sasha in the box office yesterday; I'd seen her at the end of April, and she said she hadn't been on again since. I'd assume it's just the usual sick day or two for Ali. In any event, both are excellent--I had the chance to catch Ali the other day, each of them really make the character something special (though you're right, Sasha is not in a wheelchair!)

[Phantom4ever]

I saw the show Tuesday night July 2 and Ali was out and Sasha was on. She was incredible so I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything. No she was not in a wheelchair which made her Ado Annie blocking very interesting since it seemed like she was constantly running around, sitting on laps, getting in faces, etc. Obviously there are two versions of the blocking for Ali and her understudy.

[broadway86]

I was lucky enough to see Stroker, she was wonderful, but I had also heard from many people that they caught her understudy at different points over the course of the run.

[AC126748]

When the show had its first run at Bard, the actress who played Ado Annie was able-bodied, so there has always been a version of the choreography and blocking for that. I believe both of Stroker’s understudies also cover other tracks, including Laurey and the ballet soloist.

[SpookyFish13]

So I’ve heard (and also read on here) that if one of the principal actors of a show is out, then you’re able to receive a refund. Specifically, I remember reading that when Santino Fontana called out of Tootsie the audience got a refund.

I’m going to see Oklahoma! in August, and it’s mainly to see Ali Stroker (her Tony’s performance was electrifying) and now i’m nervous that there’s a chance I won’t get to see her...

I understand that the understudies are often just as captivating as the main actors, but I’m wondering that if this refund rule would also work for Ali Stroker calling out of Oklahoma! Anyone have any ideas? (Not trying to disrespect understudies, but like I said I REALLY want to see Stroker)

[AC126748]

Generally, refunds are only made available if the person out of the show is above the title, which none of the Oklahoma cast members are.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Does anyone know if Ali stage doors? I haven’t seen any SD pics of her.

[BuddyStarr]

have seen it twice. First time a few months ago and Ali was in. Saw it again last Sat and she was in. Wouldn’t read too much into an actor being out. 

[AADA81]

I assume Ali was cast because of her ability, not her wheelchair.  If there was any other consideration about that, it's moot because she is so accomplished in the part.  I would expect that "wheelchair-bound" is not a casting requirement for replacements or understudies, just as "not-wheelchair-bound" wasn't a requirement for principal cast..

[qolbinau]

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[Debbie77]

[Debbie77]

Ali was in today’s Friday matinee (7/5)

[ren598]

I caught the show pre-Tony on 4/14.  I didn’t think too much of her absence at the time.  I liked the show, but not enough to go back and see the show again just for her performance.