Connie Fisher told to cut workload
Connie Fisher is to cut down her appearances in The Sound of Music from eight to six shows a week “on her doctor’s instructions”.
Fellow How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? finalist Aoife Mulholland, who is currently playing Roxie Hart in Chicago, will take on the remaining two performances from the week commencing April 9.
Fisher will not appear in the Monday evening or Wednesday matinee shows. She has just returned to the musical following a two-week enforced medical absence.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is producing the show, commented: “I am thrilled that Connie has returned to the show, fit and well, and welcome Aoife, who gave a sensational audition.”
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