Do you recognize any of these Broadway stars from their other projects?
ROBYN HUDER AND MOULIN ROUGE
Actress Robyn Hurder is currently starring on Broadway as Ivy Lynn in the musical adaptation of the NBC hit TV series “Smash”. Actress Megan Hilty, who is on Broadway in another show, originated the TV role. Robyn originated as Nini, the lead can-can girl in the Broadway show MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, which has been running for over 5 years.
MEGAN HILTY AND SMASH
Megan Hilty is currently co-leading the Broadway musical of the movie adaptation of DEATH BECOMES HER. She also co-led the hit TV series “Smash”, now a musical adaptation.
BERNADETTE PETERS AND SMASH
Bernadette Peters was also in the hit TV series “Smash” and played Megan Hilty’s mother in the show. Bernadette Peters currently stars as STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS, which is a Broadway revue of Sondheim’s most memorable songs.
SADIE SINK AND STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Actress Sadie Sink is most well-known for playing Max in the Netflix TV franchise “Stranger Things”. She is currently starring in the play JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN. Meanwhile, down the street on Broadway, there is a Stranger Things prequel play, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, that takes place years before her character appears.
JEREMY JORDAN AND THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Jeremy Jordan is currently starring in the Lincoln Center Theater’s production of FLOYD COLLINS. It is a musical that has been around for a while, but the first time it has made it to Broadway. Similarly, the musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS has been around for 20 years, and this year marks the first time it has been on stage. Now with pop-star Nick Jonas playing the role he had in the movie “The Last Five Years”.
JONATHAN GROFF AND HAMILTON
Jonathan Groff is currently leading the Broadway bio musical on the life of Bobby Darin, JUST IN TIME. Jonathan Groff also received a Tony nomination for his role as King George II in Broadway’s HAMILTON, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
IDINA MENZEL AND WICKED
Idina Menzel originated a completely new musical, REDWOOD with original music and story. One of the projects she’s most well-known for is originating the role of Elphaba in WICKED, which is still actively playing at the Gershwin 21 years later. Grab a discounted ticket to see Idina Menzel before the show closes on May 18!
