Keeping Track

[mrdreamjeans]

This an interesting final weekend in San Francisco. Last night was dancer Tony Falcon's final performance in "Evita". Tony begins rehearsals next week for the Broadway-bound musical "Mambo Kings". We had a put-in rehearsal for Matthew Sipress this afternoon and he made his debut this evening in Tony's spot. Matthew had semi-retired from dancing when he got the call for this gig; he was on the 1998-99 National Tour and also did the show with me in 2000 in Houston in a regional production. He's a wonderful talent.

Today's put-in was also for Barry Brown who replaces Kevin Burroughs. Kevin's last show is tomorrow afternoon and Barry debuts tomorrow night. Just enough time to complete alterations on the costumes. Handsome Barry's a Texan from the Amarillo area and will soon be seen in the movie version of "The Producers". When we are off next week, and for most of the run in Ft Myers, Florida, Barry will be in New York working on the film. Good for him!

Keep your fingers crossed that Angela DiCicco stays healthy this weekend. She'll be playing Eva the final four shows. She was also on tonight. Kathy Voytko who plays Eva Peron injured her neck last night during the performance (pulled muscle, I believe) and she's out for the remainder of our time here. Kate Manning, the other cover for Eva, and who normally plays The Mistress has been told to go on vocal rest for a couple of days. Our capable swing, Eileen Kaden (who is also Bradley Dean/Che's real-life wife) will be covering parts of Angela, Kate's and Brianna Yacavone's shows for the rest of the weekend. (Brianna is on for The Mistress.)

It's just part of life in a touring company, but it does make the shows an adventure.... Go Angie!

Comments

[sflonestar.livejournal.com]

Of course, I loved Kathy and Kate in their respective roles. But since I have seen the show twice already, it will be interesting to see the show this Sunday with the new performers. I am sure it will be as wonderful as ever. The benefit made me realize what a talented cast you have. Its great to have such talent to call on when the unexpected happens.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I think there will be a full cast this afternoon, except for Kathy. It is sort of like being on a successful sports team. Depth really counts when you're six months into the tour.