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Florencia Peña Halts Pretty Woman Performances Over Vocal-Cord Issue

Producers say the pause follows medical advice after exams in Buenos Aires.

Overview

  • Performances at Teatro Mar del Plata have been canceled, with the production to announce refund or reprogramming options in the coming days.
  • Peña said she is experiencing extreme exhaustion and will pause stage work through the winter season.
  • She traveled to Buenos Aires for tests on her vocal cords and stated she is not yet recovered for the role’s demands.
  • The Feb. 3 show was called off by the producer after observing her poor throat condition, according to her account.
  • Speculation about low ticket sales was rejected by the actress and her team, who maintain the suspension is strictly for medical reasons.