Moulin Rouge Cast Christmas?

[Andre4]

Hello everyone,

 

does anyone know whether Aaron and Karen will be performing this Sunday in MR? I cannot find info anywhere but I would Imagine they might take a show off given the extra tight schedule around the holidays. 
 

 

[OneNJen]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I did notice something a few weeks ago when looking for tickets.  

I wanted to possibly see MR again the last week in Feb., and when I was looking for tickets on ticketmaster there was a note that said during this performance the role of (I forgot if it was Satine or Christian) will not be played by (Aaron Tviet or Karen Olivio).  You might want to check ticketmaster to see what it says.  I had never seen this before!

[Andre4]

Thanks a lot - I could not see anything so I bought those tickets for Sunday. I know Danny is out but let’s hope the others are on! Happy holidays! :)

[dramamama611]

Very few actors are usually given the OK to take time off during the Holidays....so, you will LIKELY be ok, unless illness strikes.  

[BrodyFosse123]

Producers don’t honor time off during the holidays as this is a peak time in ticket sales. You’ll start seeing vacations being taken shortly after the New Year. Everyone is required to do their contracted performances.

[JSquared2]

BrodyFosse123 said: "Producers don’t honor time off during the holidays as this is a peak time in ticket sales. You’ll start seeing vacations being taken shortly after the New Year. Everyone is required to do their contracted performances."

There is no such rule or requirement.  It's on a show by show basis and depends on what each actor has negotiated.

[msmp]

OneNJen said: "I don't know the answer to your question, but I did notice something a few weeks ago when looking for tickets.

I wanted to possibly see MR again the last week in Feb., and when I was looking for tickets on ticketmaster there was a note that said during this performance the role of (I forgot if it was Satineor Christian) will not be played by (Aaron Tviet or Karen Olivio). Youmight want to check ticketmaster to see what it says. I had never seen this before!"

It's Aaron; he's on vacation the last week of February through March 1. Karen's not doing Tuesday night shows until further notice, though.

But I was surprised by the notice too; the only other time I had seen that was for Tuesday nights/Sunday matinees when Donna Murphy went on for Hello, Dolly!

[ModernMillie3]

It's pretty common actually, it was very convenient when they told me when Laura Benanti, Ben Platt, Jonathan Groff, etc would be out of their shows. Good to know that about Aaron.

I don't think Karen will ever do Tuesday night shows again, her contract is up in July. She has a spotty attendance record unfortunately. But, her understudies are dynamite. 

[timrobb1414]

Karen Olivo will not be performing the role of Satine on Tuesday evenings, with the exception of the following Tuesdays when she will perform: February 18 and February 25.

 

Ms. Olivo will also not be appearing on Monday evenings December 23 and December 30; or on Wednesday evening, February 12.

 

Karen Olivo is on vacation from January 21-26.

 

Aaron Tveit is on vacation from February 25-March 1.

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Thanks for the heads up about Aaron’s vacation, was just about to buy tickets for Feb 26!

[nanillo17]

Buy the tickets! Aaron's performance is as dull as a doorknob and he has no chemistry with Karen, so you're likely better off seeing his understudy. I, personally, look forward to seeing who their replacements will be to see if that show can get a hint of passion that it deserves.

[ModernMillie3]

Not dull in the least. He is beautiful and exciting in the role. Their chemistry is obvious, and their talent in insane. The principal are always better than the understudies, so I'd wait for Aaron! 

[Enjolras5]

Aaron Tveit is the best of the best; don't miss him whatever you do.  He is as passionate as life itself...