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11 Broadway Shows in 3 Days… Ready for our reviews?

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  You might be thinking how in the world did we see 11 Broadway Shows in 3 Days? Especially when Pretty Woman: The Musical was about to play here in Huntsville for five performances. Well, we divided and conquered is how: half of us flew to NYC for a long weekend, while the other half stayed in Huntsville to prepare for Pretty Woman’s arrival. We’re all exhausted, but we’re all equally inspired! Pretty Woman was a big success. BIG! HUGE! The audiences loved it. And now that they’re off to their next tour stop, I can share our reviews on the 11 shows we saw in NYC: The Great Gatsby : The show was visually stunning. A big splashy Broadway musical for sure with the sets & the costumes, set in the 1920’s, and what a feast for the eyes! Jeremy Jordan was outstanding. We’re still in shock that he didn’t receive a Tony nomination for this one. We highly recommend The Great Gatsby if you’re a fan of the book and/or the movie(s). Andrew pointed out how he’s always felt connected to

Kip chats with Pretty Woman’s Kerry D’Jovanni (he/him/Beyoncé)

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  Pretty Woman: The Musical is currently playing in Birmingham and just received a rave review there from BroadwayWorld: “Brace yourself for an enchanting production of ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ in Birmingham. With all the glitz and glamor of the iconic film, this adaptation is a triumphant celebration of love, laughter, and fashion. ” “Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to this romantic tale, ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ delivers a dazzling night at the theater. Get ready to reignite your belief in fairy tale endings. ” I’ve always loved the movie Pretty Woman, but I hadn’t seen the stage show before. So, I was extra excited to get “the skinny” from Kerry D’Jovanni over the phone from his hotel room in Birmingham. Kerry plays David Morse and various ensemble in this National Tour. Let’s just get right to it. What was your journey with Pretty Woman: The Musical ? I had been working as a performer in various capacities: Kinky Boots , Holland America Cruise lines, an international