Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Makes it Through Previews in Episode 8 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video)

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PlayBlog Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Makes it Through Previews in Episode 8 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video) Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis shares her experience of the demanding preview process of opening an original Broadway show. Ellis must rehearse during the day and then get ready for preview performances at the Neil Simon Theatre at night. In episode eight, "Being on Broadway," the actress also sits down with director Jack O'Brien to talk about the process of making the dream become a reality.

By Michael Gioia

May 04, 2011

Preview performances for the new Broadway musical began March 11 with an official opening 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 eighth episode of “Diary of a Chorus Girl,” look below:

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