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News PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With Mamma Mia! Actress Halle Morse Ever wonder about the daily routine of a Broadway actor? How about the routine on one of those grueling two-performance days? Halle Morse, currently appearing as bridesmaid Lisa in the long-running hit musical Mamma Mia!, offers Playbill.com readers an exclusive look at a recent day at the office.
By Matthew Blank
October 13, 2010

Armed with a digital camera on a particularly busy Sunday, Morse snapped everything from morning routine to pre-performance rituals to between-show activities to the final curtain call.

Here is a day at Mamma Mia! with Halle Morse:

A Two-Show Day With Mamma Mia! Actress Halle Morse

10 AM. First thing's first. Good morning, coffee. Good morning, Patti!

A Two-Show Day With Mamma Mia! Actress Halle Morse

Halle Morse, currently appearing as bridesmaid Lisa in the long-running Broadway hit Mamma Mia!, offers Playbill.com readers an exclusive look at a recent two-show day, from morning wake-up to final curtain. Read the Playbill.com story.

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10 AM. First thing's first. Good morning, coffee. Good morning, Patti!
10 AM. First thing's first. Good morning, coffee. Good morning, Patti!
Halle Morse
Performing daily acts of hygiene.
Performing daily acts of hygiene.
Halle Morse
Most important morning ritual: diffusing the hair. Brings out the natural ~curl~
Most important morning ritual: diffusing the hair. Brings out the natural ~curl~
Halle Morse
I live right around the corner from Alvin Ailey Dance.
I live right around the corner from Alvin Ailey Dance.
Halle Morse
My friend, Jen Frankel, and I have fun taking Zumba class together.
My friend, Jen Frankel, and I have fun taking Zumba class together.
Halle Morse
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It's a "Venti" kind of day! Most two-show days are...
It's a "Venti" kind of day! Most two-show days are...
Halle Morse
Hale & Hearty has the best parfaits.
Hale & Hearty has the best parfaits.
Halle Morse
The BEST parfaits...
The BEST parfaits...
Halle Morse
We have arrived at the Winter Garden!
We have arrived at the Winter Garden!
Halle Morse
The first thing I do is greet the security guard, Mike, with our secret handshake... because we are tight like that.
The first thing I do is greet the security guard, Mike, with our secret handshake... because we are tight like that.
Halle Morse
Gotta sign in!
Gotta sign in!
Halle Morse
Big hugs for our company stage manager, Andy Fenton, who is back from vacation.
Big hugs for our company stage manager, Andy Fenton, who is back from vacation.
Halle Morse
I stop by the hair room to get the latest gossip. Say hi to hair supervisor Vicky Walker and cast members Andrew Chappelle and Eric Giancola.
I stop by the hair room to get the latest gossip. Say hi to hair supervisor Vicky Walker and cast members Andrew Chappelle and Eric Giancola.
Halle Morse
The ensemble ladies are diligently beautifying themselves!
The ensemble ladies are diligently beautifying themselves!
Halle Morse
Monica Kapoor is one hot mama! Literally. Check out the picture of her darling daughter, Milania, pinned on her mirror. Mamma Mia!
Monica Kapoor is one hot mama! Literally. Check out the picture of her darling daughter, Milania, pinned on her mirror. Mamma Mia!
Halle Morse
Our music director, Wendy Bobbitt Cavett, gives music notes before the show. She is the ABBA expert!
Our music director, Wendy Bobbitt Cavett, gives music notes before the show. She is the ABBA expert!
Halle Morse
Stacia Fernandez shows off her new jacket. Looks good on you, Stacia!
Stacia Fernandez shows off her new jacket. Looks good on you, Stacia!
Halle Morse
Andrew and I define our curls. A pre-show must.
Andrew and I define our curls. A pre-show must.
Halle Morse
My dresser, Chasity Neutze, fixes my watch before show #1. Chas is all business.
My dresser, Chasity Neutze, fixes my watch before show #1. Chas is all business.
Halle Morse
Signing autographs at the stage door. "Don't worry girls, Sophie and Donna will be out shortly."
Signing autographs at the stage door. "Don't worry girls, Sophie and Donna will be out shortly."
Halle Morse
I am a proud member of Gold's gym. Time to get my between show work-out on.
I am a proud member of Gold's gym. Time to get my between show work-out on.
Halle Morse
Oh ya. Really workin' hard.
Oh ya. Really workin' hard.
Halle Morse
Six pack!
Six pack!
Halle Morse
I mean, six pack of my personal trainer, Maia Evwaraye-Griffin, that is. Maia is also currently in <i>Wicked</i> on Broadway!
I mean, six pack of my personal trainer, Maia Evwaraye-Griffin, that is. Maia is also currently in Wicked on Broadway!
Halle Morse
Maia is her name. Fitness is her game.
Maia is her name. Fitness is her game.
Halle Morse
Getting my nap in while burning cals before show #2.
Getting my nap in while burning cals before show #2.
Halle Morse
Pit stop back home. Refreshed. Recharged.
Pit stop back home. Refreshed. Recharged.
Halle Morse
Refuel at Vynl Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. I love that they serve all-day breakfast.
Refuel at Vynl Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. I love that they serve all-day breakfast.
Halle Morse
Back at the theatre. Hangin' out backstage with Andrew Chappelle (who plays Eddie), Mark Dancewicz (Pepper) and Traci Victoria (Ali). All smiles.
Back at the theatre. Hangin' out backstage with Andrew Chappelle (who plays Eddie), Mark Dancewicz (Pepper) and Traci Victoria (Ali). All smiles.
Halle Morse
I catch blonde bombshell Judy McLane (with hair supervisor Sandy Schlender) in the hall before she transforms into Tanya.
I catch blonde bombshell Judy McLane (with hair supervisor Sandy Schlender) in the hall before she transforms into Tanya.
Halle Morse
It's a party in Beth Leavel's dressing room. Cheers!
It's a party in Beth Leavel's dressing room. Cheers!
Halle Morse
Beth Leavel is simply the best. She even let me hold her Tony Award! (for a small fee, of course)
Beth Leavel is simply the best. She even let me hold her Tony Award! (for a small fee, of course)
Halle Morse
Catching up with Alyse Alan Louise, who plays Sophie, "the girl with golden hair." She is also the girl with the biggest dressing room on Broadway!
Catching up with Alyse Alan Louise, who plays Sophie, "the girl with golden hair." She is also the girl with the biggest dressing room on Broadway!
Halle Morse
Ali and Lisa are suited up and ready for show #2!
Ali and Lisa are suited up and ready for show #2!
Halle Morse
After the show, I give a backstage tour to some friends.
After the show, I give a backstage tour to some friends.
Halle Morse
Come to the Winter Garden Theatre to see <i>Mamma Mia!</i> Goodnight!
Come to the Winter Garden Theatre to see Mamma Mia! Goodnight!
Halle Morse
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Ohio native Morse is making her Broadway debut in this production. Other theatrical credits include Little Inez in Hairspray (Sacramento Music Circus), Oklahoma!, Hello, Dolly! (MUNY), West Side Story (Porthouse Theatre), Reefer Madness (Beck Center) and Carmen in Fame. Visit www.hallemorse.com.

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Mamma Mia! features music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, a book by Catherine Johnson, direction by Phyllida Lloyd and choreography by Anthony Van Laast.

 

The Winter Garden Theatre is located in Manhattan at 1634 Broadway. For more information visit www.mammamianorthamerica.com.

 
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