Burned Lyric stilt walker to return to opera as understudy

February 20, 2013 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Wesley Daniel, the actor who was badly burned at the Lyric Opera, will be returning to work.

• STORY: Lyric Opera stilt walker burned at dress rehearsal

The Lyric announced Friday that he will serve as an understudy for a stilt walker during a performance of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger."

Daniel burned himself performing a fire-breathing stunt earlier this month.

The actor says he is grateful for all the well-wishes he has received during his recovery.

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