Lopez Replaces Gillette in Signature's Profession
by Broadway Staff • Aug 30, 2004
Anita Gillette has left the company of the Signature Theatre production of Paula Vogel's The Oldest Profession because of a family tragedy. Priscilla Lopez has replaced her and will begin performances in the play tomorrow.
"Anita Gillette has experienced a family tragedy, and it has been understandably difficult to determine when she might return to the company of The Oldest Profession," the producers of the theater company said in a statement. "Priscilla Lopez has graciously agreed to join the production so that performances of the play can resume as soon as possible. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Signature Theatre Company are with Anita Gillette during this very difficult time."
"Anita Gillette has experienced a family tragedy, and it has been understandably difficult to determine when she might return to the company of The Oldest Profession," the producers of the theater company said in a statement. "Priscilla Lopez has graciously agreed to join the production so that performances of the play can resume as soon as possible. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Signature Theatre Company are with Anita Gillette during this very difficult time."
Lopez earned a 1980 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony Award for her performance in A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. She also earned a Tony nomination in 1976 for A Chorus Line. Her other Broadway credits include Henry, Sweet Henry, Company, Her First Roman, Pippin, Lysistrata, Nine and Anna in the Tropics. Lopez's most recent off-Broadway credits are The Passion of Frida Kahlo, Newyorkers and Class Mothers '68.
The production, directed by David Esbjornson, began performances on August 21 and played on August 22. The show then went on hiatus to accommodate Gillette's tragedy. Marylouise Burke, Carlin Glynn, Katherine Helmond and Joyce Van Patten are also featured in the production.