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Mullally Recalls Rosie O'Donnell's Vicious Pinching
21 Aug
Summary
- Mullally and O'Donnell met starring in 'Grease' on Broadway.
- O'Donnell playfully pinched Mullally during performances.
- Mullally once understudied O'Donnell, who then got laryngitis.
Megan Mullally reminisced about her theatrical beginnings alongside Rosie O'Donnell. The two performers met in the 1990s while starring in the Broadway production of "Grease." O'Donnell portrayed Betty Rizzo, and Mullally played Marty, also serving as O'Donnell's understudy.
Mullally described O'Donnell as a "vicious pincher," explaining that O'Donnell would pinch her during scenes out of boredom. O'Donnell admitted to not being very professional during their time on stage.
Mullally also recounted an instance where she had to step in for O'Donnell, who was out with laryngitis. This occurred despite O'Donnell's assurances that she rarely got sick. The role change was announced to the audience, highlighting Mullally's lesser-known status at the time.
