PhotosPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: From the Circus to the Jail Cell! A Two-Show Day With Pippin and (Soon-To-Be) Chicago Star Carly HughesCarly Hughes, who wraps up her run as the Leading Player of Pippin when the revival shutters on Jan. 4, will be bringing her talent to the Ambassador Theatre a few weeks later when she assumes the role of Velma in Chicago. Check out the two-show day she documented for Playbill.com!
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Join Us!" A Two-Show Day With the Newest "Leading Player" of Broadway's Pippin, Carly Hughes
Carly Hughes, who was most recently seen in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, flew onto Pippin's trapeze beginning Sept. 19 as Broadway's newest Leading Player. With just over a week in the role under her belt, Hughes took on the task of documenting a busy (and fun) two-show...
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The alarm went off at 9:30am.... I rolled out of bed at 10am! Woof.
Carly Hughes
My best friend Megan got me this record player and I literally play it everyday!
Carly Hughes
Love me some Nancy Wilson. This seemed appropriate :) First song: "A Lot of Livin' To Do"
Carly Hughes
I don't do coffee, but I do start the day with a cup of hot water, honey and 2 Emergen-C! ;)
Carly Hughes
Now to relax and email on my comfy couch! I'm obsessed with my apartment :)
And yes... that's a mug from my previous show Beautiful... Boop!
Carly Hughes
Starting the day right! Did I say I'm obsessed with my apartment?? Peep that entertainment center! (thanks PJ Mehaffey).
Carly Hughes
I'm new to Twitter ( @CarlyHughes101 ) but I catch on quick! ;-P
Carly Hughes
If you know me, you know I wear heels everyday- Duh. These cuties are for you, Playbill! (And yes, I use Cottonelle Ultra Soft. Boom)
Carly Hughes
When you live alone you get the obligatory selfie!
Carly Hughes
Saturday trip to the spots office
Carly Hughes
These machines are your BEST FRIEND!!
Carly Hughes
Home for the day!!
Carly Hughes
Don't forget to sign in!!! I say this to myself out loud sometimes...
Carly Hughes
I get a fancy name card!!
Carly Hughes
Look at this cutie I met in the stairwell, Mr. Andrew Fitch
Carly Hughes
Well hello, and welcome to my home! Obsessed with it! Look up pjmehaffey.com (@PJMehaffeyYall )
Carly Hughes
Brunch of champions! Or probably just of Leading Players... Ha!
Carly Hughes
This is what was under that hat!
Carly Hughes
Gotta get this head together
Carly Hughes
A little hype music to get the day started
Carly Hughes
Now you know mama has very little hair! So no pin curls for me, just a sensible pattern of cross pins at the top. Does the trick!
Carly Hughes
There's always a big bottle of water & a mug of hot water & honey in the dressing room
Carly Hughes
a little Colin Cunliffe on the way to my training!
Carly Hughes
Before every show, I run through my trapeze routine with my coach. Gotta keep it safe and pretty! :)
Carly Hughes
Making sure I'm in the right position...
Carly Hughes
Got it!
Carly Hughes
An hour before Every show, all the acrobats are called to run trough routines and tricks.
Carly Hughes
Piece of cake!?! And yes, those are his actual abs.
Carly Hughes
Kyle and I at 10min!! Mess! Clearly we've got some magic to finish doing! Lol
Carly Hughes
Back to dressing room to finish getting ready and my roomie has arrived!!
Carly Hughes
His name is Barnum. He has a cameo. And we take naps together.
Carly Hughes
Final touches
Carly Hughes
Finishing up the LP!
Carly Hughes
Barnum at places...
Carly Hughes
Kristen Beth on for Catherine this matinee! So cute!
Carly Hughes
We've Got Magic to Do!
Carly Hughes
Tada!
Carly Hughes
This is the man responsible for keeping me in the air!! Thank you!!
Carly Hughes
A little stage left action
Carly Hughes
Glory!
Carly Hughes
Some matinee Manson Trio
Carly Hughes
....
Carly Hughes
Breathing after "Glory"
Carly Hughes
It gets hot backstage!!
Carly Hughes
John Dossett!
Carly Hughes
Costumes, ready to go!!
Carly Hughes
I get to do some tricks!!
Carly Hughes
Kyle, between songs- really???
Carly Hughes
Me, between songs... You're welcome.
Carly Hughes
Know why my job is cool? Cause I get to ride a cage!! Ha!
Carly Hughes
Intermission snuggles!!
Carly Hughes
Time for some between show TLC from my PT! That's right, heels to physical therapy.
Carly Hughes
Thanks for working out my shoulders!!
Carly Hughes
A between show meal (that Barnum thinks is for him)
Carly Hughes
And a little relaxation in this masterpiece! You Guys- my friend PJ designed this room for me and I AM IN LOVE!! Do yourself a favor... pjmehaffey.com
Carly Hughes
Time for round 2!! Let's get this party started!
Carly Hughes
Water bottle filled, hot water & honey- check! Gotta make good use of all these show mugs!! ;-P
Carly Hughes
Staying connected at intermission #2
Carly Hughes
Barnum.... At places. The lush life.
Carly Hughes
Just hanging about.
Carly Hughes
I am so lucky I get to work with these people!!
Carly Hughes
I know right!?!? Yes, he's a real person. Orion Griffiths is a bad a&$!!
Carly Hughes
My girls:)
Carly Hughes
Much better!! Thanks Midge!!
Carly Hughes
My understudy Ari... We love each other Soy Much! No really, we do. :-D Love you lady!!
Carly Hughes
I spy with my little eye, an acrobat hanging from the sky! No big deal, Lauren can do this in her sleep!! Amazing.
Carly Hughes
A pit stop at my local spot for my after show dinner!
Carly Hughes
Home Sweet Home! Did I tell you already how much I love my apartment?? Except the 5 story walk up part :-/ woof.
Carly Hughes
Finally back on my comfy couch, with a Chicken Chimi Sandwich & Yuka Fries!! Delish. Also, peep the Yogi Toes!! Gotta keep these dancing feet stretched and pretty!! Lol
Carly Hughes
Now, I'm a Trader Joe's girl all the way!!! But mama is tired and am trying something new... Eek! Wish me luck!
Carly Hughes
Peace Out Playbill! I had fun with you today! Kisses!!
Hughes, who has also been seen on Broadway in Ghost, The Book of Mormon, Ragtime, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Spelling Bee, succeeded Ciara Renee, who played her final performance Sept. 14 at the Music Box Theatre.
Pippin is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus and features choreography by Tony Award nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers).
Pippin is the recipient of 2013 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Patina Miller), Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Martin) and Best Direction of a Musical (Paulus).
With a book by Roger Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin features music supervision and arrangements by Nadia DiGiallonardo, orchestrations by Tony Award winner Larry Hochman, scenic design by Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design by Tony Award nominee Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Award nominees Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm.
Pippin, according to press notes, "tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory?"
The national tour of Pippin, starring Sasha Allen ("The Voice"), launched Sept. 6 in Denver at the Buell Theatre.