Given the marquee has her namebigger than the title, I assume the show will just be cancelled. Wow I didn't realise! I always thought Jessica Phillips sounded like Idina when she did next to normal. I think must people going to this show would want a refund..
No it's unlikely that they will cancel performances. They still have to pay just about everyone else in the building -- plus they'll be saving Idina's salary for those performances. Has anyone ever heard of producers saving money because they dock the star their salary if they get sick? Nice performance! I kinda like this song more than I like the other one they've been using to promote the show.
Will get tickets to see this for sure, but will probably wait until after it opens so that the wrinkles get ironed out. Idina Menzel Played Elphaba and Elsa. If this lands with similar elements, then it certainly has a shot. But Menzel is a force on stage, and sells seats because she delivers. Sorry doll -- but that IS how things work. Actors being paid overscale especially those making five figures per performance are docked for any shows they miss.
Same with TV work. You only get paid for the episodes you appear in. Most who are in this dilema, try to schedule their other committed projects for their off days and weekends.
No one wants to see their pay get cut regardless how big it is to the average person. Actors are not on salary, folks. Doesn't the union contract provide at least nominal sick leave coverage?
