Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Begins Previews on Broadway in Episode 7 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video)

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PlayBlog Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Begins Previews on Broadway in Episode 7 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video) Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis gets ready for preview performances at the Neil Simon Theatre and shares her excitement about making her Broadway debut alongside her elementary school friend, ensemble member Grasan Kingsberry. In episode seven, "Previews," Ellis takes the camera into the dressing rooms and preview after-party for all of the behind-the-scenes celebrations.

By Michael Gioia

April 27, 2011

Preview performances for the new Broadway musical began March 11 with an official opening on April 10.

The series is directed by Sara Wolkowitz and presented by the YouTube channel DanceOn. Music by The Kick Drums is featured. Episodes go live every Wednesday through May 18.

According to press notes, “The first webseries of its kind, ‘Diary of a Chorus Girl’ documents the making of Broadway’s Catch Me If You Can from its first rehearsal to opening night through the eyes of a real-life chorus girl in her Broadway debut, Alex Ellis. From grueling dance rehearsals in 6-inch heels, to glamorous photo shoots, to balancing a personal life, Alex Ellis takes viewers on a theatrical journey showing what it really takes to make it on the Great White Way.”

To watch the seventh episode of “Diary of a Chorus Girl,” look below:

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