Buettel and Dickerson to Join Broadway Musical Cast
The pair will play Sandra Dee in Just in Time while the production undergoes a series of scheduled cast changes.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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Tristen Buettel and Sadie Dickerson will perform the role of Sandra Dee in the Broadway musical Just in Time starting October 20, 2026. This casting bridge will cover the period between the departure of Carrie St. Louis and the arrival of Whitney Leavitt at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
Why it matters
The interim casting ensures continuity for the role of Sandra Dee while the production manages a transition between lead actors. This strategy allows the show to maintain its full schedule despite changes in the principal cast.
Matthew Morrison begins a three-week engagement in the lead role on October 20, 2026. The production continues to operate at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
The players
Tristen Buettel
The performer will assume the role of Sandra Dee from October 20 until November 8.
Sadie Dickerson
The actor will play Sandra Dee from November 10 until November 29, returning to the part she performed in 2025.
Carrie St. Louis
The actor will conclude her time in the musical on October 18.
Matthew Morrison
The performer will begin a three-week engagement in the lead role of the production on October 20.
Whitney Leavitt
The actor will join the production to perform as Sandra Dee starting December 1.
The details
Tristen Buettel holds the role from October 20 through November 8, followed by Sadie Dickerson, who reprises her 2025 performance from November 10 until November 29. The sequence precedes the arrival of Whitney Leavitt on December 1, as the production continues its run on Broadway.
Timeline
October 18, 2026: Carrie St. Louis concludes her final performance.
October 20, 2026: Tristen Buettel begins her run and Matthew Morrison starts his engagement.
November 8, 2026: Tristen Buettel concludes her run.
November 10, 2026: Sadie Dickerson begins her run.
December 1, 2026: Whitney Leavitt begins her first performance.
Industry Dynamics
This casting strategy follows the historical practice of using interim understudies on Broadway to maintain momentum during lead changes. Such measures allow productions to bridge personnel gaps without disrupting the show's continuous run at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
Theatergoers can view the performance with these specific actors by scheduling their visits between October 20 and November 29. Ticket availability remains tied to the ongoing production schedule at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
The takeaway
Broadway productions frequently employ interim cast members to ensure performance continuity during scheduled transitions. Fans interested in seeing specific performers in a role should check the production calendar before booking their seats.
Further reading
For more information on current Broadway productions, visit the Arts Theater — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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