Disney Legend Susan Egan (Hercules, Beauty and the Beast on Broadway) has announced she has been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy and will not be able to perform in the Disney Princess – The Concert tour at this time. She shared her story via Instagram in a post explaining her situation to fans, posting:
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“Hi friends. So, this past week I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy (cute right? Belle!) – a temporary condition which paralyzes one side of the face. I’m told it’s triggered by a virus, and it seems we have one of those lurking about. I should make a full recovery, but like Justin Bieber (good company!), who announced a similar condition, I’m unable to perform at this time, and thus will not be on tour with Disney Princess – The Concert this fall. I will of course continue in my role as executive producer, alongside my amazing partners, working daily behind the scenes to bring you an absolutely incredible production! As a producer, I’m thrilled to announce that performing in my stead, we have TWO incredible Belles! @anneliesevanderpol (already scheduled to perform for 5 of the 8 weeks of tour) will come in 2 weeks earlier than planned to play performances Oct 28-Dec 10. You know & love her as ‘Chelsea Daniels’ on the hit @disneychannel sitcom That’s So Raven and Raven’s Home, and of course she was Broadway’s final Belle in Beauty and the Beast! She was on the last leg of our tour and is an audience favorite! We are also SO lucky to have @iamsarahuriarteberry joining the cast for the first week, Oct 20-26! Sarah was the VERY FIRST Belle in the stage show at Disneyland (!) and was Broadway’s SECOND Belle. She and I actually performed the role at the same time: Sarah was on Broadway when I was in the Los Angeles company! She’s also starred on Broadway as Cinderella at New York City Opera, ‘Eponine’ in Les Miserables, ‘Franca’ in The Light in the Piazza for which she earned Outer Critic & @dramadeskawardsnominations for Best Supporting Actress, and many more! Fun fact: Sarah was my college roommate and sings high Cs in her sleep – I kid you not! Rounding out the princess cast are three more incredible Broadway stars: @christyaltomare (Anastasia, Mamma Mia), @izzymccalla (Aladdin, The Prom), and @syndeewinters (The Lion King, Hamilton) as well as my producing partners, Fairy Godfairy @brauhala and Prince @adamjlevy . Find us in 40 new cities starting October 20! Tickets at www.disneyprincessconcert.com.“
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We wish Susan a speedy recovery! Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney!
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