Tony nominee Laura Osnes responds in Instagram following PAGE SIX article backlash!!

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BREAKING NEWS: Earlier last week, 2 time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes has received backlash for refusing to get her COVID-19 vaccine causing her to be “terminated” from an upcoming concert production of Crazy For You in The Hamptons. Last night, the Grease, Bonnie & Clyde, Cinderella, and Bandstand star took to clear up what really happened.
She was NOT fired from the production. Osnes (who was not yet vaccinated) actually QUIT the production. Disappointed herself for not doing it, Osnes said the decision was “drama-free and discrete”. She also explained that NONE of her castmates including Tony Yazbeck pressed her.
The other situation was that Osnes did NOT even get the option of taking an ongoing COVID-19 test instead of getting of vaccinated. Ways to continue to protect herself.
Her apology and response as well has been getting some backlash too.
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Laura Osnes Denies She Was Fired For Refusing to Get Vaccinated; Responds in Instagram Statement (broadwayworld.com)

Laura Osnes receives backlash on social media; People let their voices be heard to make her get the COVID-19 vaccine

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Earlier this weekend, 2 time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes is getting tons of backlash with negative posts, comments, and death threats following a recent departure from an upcoming concert production of CRAZY FOR YOU due to not taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
At the same time, many people are also letting their voices be heard to tell the Grease, Bonnie & Clyde, Cinderella, and Bandstand star to get the shot. In addition, sharing facts and information.
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An Open Letter to Laura Osnes — OnStage Blog

2 time Tony nominee Laura Osnes refuses to take COVID-19 vaccine and fired from upcoming Hampton concert production of CRAZY FOR YOU!!!

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IMPOSSIBLE!! 2 time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes has been let go of an upcoming show this summer because….. SHE HAS NOT TAKEN HER COVID-19 VACCINE!!!!!
The Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde, Grease, and Bandstand favorite was initially set to reprise her performance of “Polly Baker” in a one night concert production of The Gershwin’s Crazy For You out in The Hamptons. She was replaced by another Broadway favorite Sierra Boggess.
This upcoming presentation of CRAZY FOR YOU (like most Live Theater shows) are requiring everyone involved with the production….. cast, crew, musicians, creative team, and full star…. to have and show proof of taking the COVID-19 vaccine. When being asked to show her status, Osnes vaguely responded. She was pressed on by castmate and the production’s leading man Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck…. since he also has 2 KIDS AT HOME.
Also it was revealed that Osnes is a Christian Conservative not believing in the vaccine. She’s also not the only one who is an ANTI-VAXXER.
This past Fall 2020, Tony nominee Chad Kimball also received backlash pledging To “Respectfully Disobey” State Restrictions On Religious Services as a Christian Conservative….. even after he got tested POSITIVE for COVID-19. It also caused the Broadway star to be FIRED from his recent Broadway show Come From Away.
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Broadway superstar Laura Osnes fired from show for not being vaccinated (pagesix.com)

THE WORLD STILL REMEMBERS THEM! Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan to revisit BONNIE & CLYDE in London for show’s 10th Anniversary concert

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HOW ‘BOUT A DANCE?! THE WORLD WILL REMEMBER THEM and 10 YEARS LATER, they still do. Laura Osnes and Jeremy Jordan are set to return to the world of crime and the life of……Bonnie & Clyde. The Tony nominated Broadway favorites will be reprising their performances as the titular roles in Frank Wildhorn, Don Black, and Ivan Menchell‘s musical with a ONE NIGHT ONLY 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT in London next year.
BONNIE AND CLUDE IN CONCERT is set for January 18th, 2022 at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane (soon to be the home of the West End production of Disney’s smash hit Frozen). It will be directed by Nick Winston along with a full orchestra led by Katy Richardson.
Additional casting is set to be announced later on.
BONNIE & CLYDE is a musical tells the tale of the ill-fated fugitive lovers themselves “Bonnie Parker” and “Clyde Barrow” and their life of crime during the Great Depression. It features music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black, and a book by Ivan Menchell. Notable songs include PICTURE SHOW, HOW ‘BOUT A DANCE, RAISE A LITTLE HELL, THE WORLD WILL REMEMBER US, MADE IN AMERICA, and DYIN’ AIN’T SO BAD.
The show was first conceived by Frank Wildhorn and Don Black following their previous Broadway flop DRACULA THE MUSICAL. For a 2nd chance project, they started writing a set of songs for a the possibility of a cycle inspired by the story of the famous criminals “Bonnie Parker” and “Clyde Barrow”. It was released as a 13 track demo album from Atlantic Records. With a mix of country, blues, and pop, it featured the talents of Wildhorn’s notable crew of stars he’s worked with including…..
Michael Lanning (who worked with Wildhorn on The Civil War),
Rob Evan (known for working with Wildhorn on his notable legendary musical Jekyll & Hyde),
Brandi Burkhardt (who worked with Wildhorn on the development of Wonderland)
and
Wildhorn’s ex-wife and celebrated performer Linda Eder (known as the original “Lucy” in Jekyll & Hyde. She also helped him on Havanna, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War, and more).
Following the demo album, the show began to get developed through a set of early development readings including an industry lab at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
From there, BONNIE & CLYDE had its world premiere run in San Diego, CA in 2009 at the La Jolla Playhouse. Under the direction and choreography of Jeff Calhoun, the cast was led by….
Laura Osnes as “Bonnie Parker”,
Stark Sands as “Clyde Barrow”,
Melissa van der Schyff as “Blanche Barrow”,
and
Claybourne Elder as “Buck Barrow”.
The San Diego production was well received by early critics. It also took home 5 San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Awards that same year.
With the San Diego run’s success, the creative team knew there was still that extra work that needed to be done. The following year of 2010, BONNIE & CLYDE had a 2nd Pre-Broadway tryout in Sarasota, Florida at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Majority of the cast was the team with the exception of Jeremy Jordan replacing Stark Sands as “Clyde Barrow”.
The Sarasota run was a smash giving the show the Green Light of hitting our New York Theater scene.
Finally in the Fall of 2011, BONNIE & CLYDE made its Broadway debut at the Gerald Schonefeld Theatre. However, the critics were mixed to negative. In addition, ticket sales were extremely poor causing it to abruptly close after 4 weeks. The Broadway production ran for 33 previews and 36 regular performances.
Despite the show flopping, BONNIE & CLYDE went on to received a huge cult following. It was nominated for 2 Tony Awards in 2012 for BEST LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (for Laura Osnes) and BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (for Frank Wildhorn and Don Black). It was also nominated for 5 Drama Desk Awards including OUTSTANDING MUSICAL. With the Awards, it lost all of its categories.
As always, there is a life for musicals after Broadway. Following its short time, BONNIE & CLYDE went on to launch productions around the world. It has been performed in schools, community, and regional theaters everywhere.
We cannot wait for Laura and Jeremy to head overseas celebrating 10 years of this incredible cult musical classic.
Who is excited?!!!

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