Subplots and minor characters are eliminated or relegated to the backstory.

One Italian character, Don Brizzi, for example, has been eliminated.

Alas, the song and the character who sang it were eliminated and homeless even before the opening.

The character was eliminated from all productions after Broadway.

The player's life bar represents the number of remaining members, as each character is usually eliminated after taking three or four shots.

Five other musical numbers, four major characters and the ensemble were eliminated and the show was presented in one act.

Nothing is prepared for, and people show up and disappear without explanation; characters are eliminated with a casual nod.

The character portrayed by Ed Harris was eliminated from the completed film, although he is seen briefly on a television screen.

The character of Monostatos has been eliminated, shortening the opera and avoiding controversy about his portrayal.

The following characters were eliminated completely from this film adaptation: