His audition was successful and Frost became his understudy. Kit proves excellent at playing female roles while Peter acts as an understudy. She remained on extended leave while her understudy Natalie Andreou played the role. She seduces Zack, who secures an audition for her to be Cristal's understudy. She was succeeded by former Glinda understudy, Allison Bailey. Jones has served as an understudy or standby in several Broadway theatre productions. Because Gale also served as an understudy, he took over the role. Lou Taylor Pucci made his Broadway debut as the understudy for Kurt von Trapp. The role of Gladys was lucky for Haney's understudy, Shirley MacLaine. They were impressed with his talent, and gave him a job as a permanent understudy. Michele was also the understudy for the role of Gavroche. Tedeschi made her public debut as a six-year-old understudy in a Broadway musical. Vigard went on to become McArdle's Broadway understudy. Ohmart moved to New York in 1955 where she worked as an understudy on Broadway. Alan B'Stard was played by his understudy, Mike Sherman during his hiatus.