What happens when a theatre actor dies during a show’s run?

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If a production was on and an actor passed away between shows, or right before the run was set to start, would the show go on? Either way, what ramifications would there be?

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Most shows would cancel the next few performances, not just because the cast will be grieving and not in a good place emotionally to perform, but so that they could also get the understudy prepared to take over the role full time.

The show must go on is a philosophy, not a rule set in stone.

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