TV sitcom queen Fran Drescher is bringing her ‘happily divorced’ self from Flushing, Queens to the Enchanted Forest as the new star of Broadway’s Tony-winning musical Cinderella. The Emmy nominee adds style and flair to the role of Ella’s wicked stepmother Madame. BroadwayBox was lucky enough to catch the small-screen legend’s Broadway debut, and here are five reasons we are just living for Fran.
1. A graduate from the school of Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur, Fran Drescher knows a good facial reaction goes a long way. And boy is she giving face!
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2. She’s not afraid to be sexy
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3. The signature laugh.
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4. William Ivey Long designed new gowns and hats for the new headliner, and they are ready to walk the runway in Paris.
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5. Because for six years, the world welcomed her into our homes and hearts as Fran Fine. She’s a part of television history and a whole generation’s childhood.
The opportunity to see a star of that caliber singing and dancing live doesn’t come along everyday.
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Fran Drescher continues in Cinderella, opposite Grammy nominee Carly Rae Jepsen, through June 29 at the Broadway Theatre.