Do American prod ucers purposely try to find understudies who sound like the lead actor - I saw Nathan Lane's understudy once and he sounded identical. I only ask because Loni sounds so much like Patti here.
I was in this production. This IS Loni. Standing behind her is Larry Merritt on her right in uniform and David Gold on her left. Our company was the 3rd company ever produced. London was 1st, Broadway was the 2nd, and our company was the 3rd.
Do American prod
ucers purposely try to find understudies who sound like the lead actor - I saw Nathan Lane's understudy once and he sounded identical. I only ask because Loni sounds so much like Patti here.
I saw both. Loni was far better. A much better dancer too. Her diction was superior.
I was in this production. This IS Loni. Standing behind her is Larry Merritt on her right in uniform and David Gold on her left. Our company was the 3rd company ever produced. London was 1st, Broadway was the 2nd, and our company was the 3rd.