Why 'Frozen' Actress Patti Murin Called out of Evening Performance

On Tuesday, April 17, Broadway actress Patti Murin called out of the evening performance of Frozen at the St. James Theatre. She took to social media the following day to explain her decision.

So last night I called out of the show because I had a massive anxiety attack in the afternoon. It had been building up for a while, and while the past month has been incredible, all of the ups and downs and stress and excitement really takes a toll on my mental health. I’ve learned that these situations aren’t something to “deal with” or “push through.” Anxiety and depression are real diseases that affect so many of us. It requires a lot of rest and self care to heal every time it becomes more than I can handle in my daily life. While I hate missing the show for any reason at all, Disney has been nothing but supportive of me as I navigate my life and work, and I’m so grateful to them. Just remember that you’re not alone, your feelings are real, and this is not your fault. Even Disney princesses are terrified sometimes.

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The actress, who also appeared in the Broadway and national tour productions of Xanadu, Lysistrata Jones and Wicked, announced she had to call out of the show due to "a massive anxiety attack in the afternoon." She added that Disney has been "nothing but supportive" of her decision. 

We applaud Patti for her bravery in shedding light on mental health and expelling the stigma behind it.

The highly anticipated stage adaptation of Disney's Frozen opened on Broadway March 22. 2018 to mixed reviews. With music written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the production is lead by Caissie Levy and Patti Murin as royal sisters Elsa and Anna, respectively. Among those joining them are Jelani Alladin as Kristoff, John Riddle as Hans, Greg Hildreth as Olaf, and Robert Creighton as Weselton.

We wish Patti a healthy recovery.

"Even Disney princesses are terrified sometimes."

You are not alone.

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