07/10/2025
Making a Broadway debut with 2 HOURS NOTICE? I'd have a full breakdown in the dressing room!
Have you ever been put on the spot like this sink or swim situation? How'd it go?
- Turner On Air
Nicci Claspell made her principal Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! with just two hours' notice - and no rehearsal.
She had played Satine on the national tour over a year ago, but wasnβt expecting to step into the role again, especially not like this.
βThey were down all of the current Satines and wanted to know how Iβd feel about going on for the 7:30β¦ and this was at 5:30.β
She said yes, rushed to the theater, and hit the stage with only minutes to spare.
βWas I nervous? Sure. But having lived with this show for over three years, I trusted that it was all still there in my brain - and it was.β