Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Moves Into the Neil Simon in Episode 6 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video)

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PlayBlog Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis Moves Into the Neil Simon in Episode 6 of "Diary of a Chorus Girl" (Video) Catch Me If You Can's Alex Ellis walks through the stage door of the Neil Simon Theatre for her Broadway debut of the new musical that officially opened April 10. Ellis gives a backstage tour of the theatre and models her costumes and wigs that she wears throughout the show. In episode six, the camera goes behind-the-scenes for a look into the final stages of tech rehearsals and preparation for the production's "First Step on Broadway."

By Michael Gioia

April 20, 2011

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 sixth episode of “Diary of a Chorus Girl,” look below:

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