On Sunday, May 26, 1968, or early on Monday, May 27, Gretchen Wyler was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. An appendectomy was necessary. Wyler had taken over as Charity on April 29, replacing Juliet Prowse.Understudy Sheila O'Neill took over as Charity at the performance on May 27, and continued in the role until Wyler was able to return to the show on June 30.
The production closed on the same day as the London productions of Cabaret and Man of La Mancha.
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