Meg Stalter is currently recovering from bronchitis, which has caused her to miss several performances of the Broadway play Oh, Mary! according to an Instagram post by the actress. Stalter is working to return to the Lyceum Theatre this weekend after addressing social media rumors regarding her absence.
Meg Stalter Addresses Health Status and Comedy Cellar Rumors
Meg Stalter confirmed via Instagram that she has been “very very sick with bronchitis” and expressed hope that the condition has not developed into pneumonia. The Emmy-nominated star shared photos of her recovery process, noting she is taking medication and drinking Pedialyte.
The health setback coincided with a surge of speculation on Reddit. Stalter explicitly denied claims that she was performing at the Comedy Cellar in New York City while missing Broadway shows. “I’m very sick and have no voice,” Stalter stated, asking followers to stop claiming she was at the comedy club.
Did you know? Meg Stalter is not only a comedic actress but also a singer, known for the track “Prettiest Girl in America.”
Understudies Step In for ‘Oh, Mary!’ Performances
While Stalter recovers, the production has relied on performers to maintain the show’s schedule. Hannah Solow has stepped into the role of Mary Todd Lincoln, while Jackie Sanders has taken over the role of Mary’s Chaperone.
Stalter praised the two performers in her social media update, describing Solow and Sanders as “incredible” and “the world’s most talented” actors for stepping in to ensure the audience received the best possible show.
The Plot and Production of ‘Oh, Mary!’
Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy staged at the Lyceum Theatre. The play provides a fictionalized reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks preceding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
The narrative portrays the former First Lady as a hard-drinking woman with aspirations of becoming a cabaret star. Stalter made her official Broadway debut in the production on July 6 and is scheduled to perform through September 12.
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Quick Facts: Oh, Mary! Broadway Run
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lyceum Theatre |
| Writer | Cole Escola |
| Director | Sam Pinkleton |
| Closing Date | September 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Meg Stalter missing shows in Oh, Mary!?
According to her Instagram post, Stalter is suffering from bronchitis and has lost her voice.
Was Meg Stalter at the Comedy Cellar?
No. Stalter explicitly denied these Reddit rumors, stating she was too sick to perform at the club.
Who is replacing Meg Stalter in the meantime?
Hannah Solow is performing as Mary Todd Lincoln, and Jackie Sanders is playing Mary’s Chaperone.
When does Oh, Mary! end its run?
The production is set to continue performing through September 12.
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