Aubrey Plaza and Patti LuPone.Photo:Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty
Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty
Aubrey Plazagot a new roommate to make sure her onstage debut was a success.
TheParks and Recreationalum, 39, revealed in an interview withVulturethat she’s currently living withthree-time Tony Award winnerPatti LuPone.
The Broadway veteran has also been teaching Plaza some valuable life lessons. TheWhite Lotusactress recalled a conversation she had with LuPone after getting strep throat shortly before rehearsals started.
“I was like, ‘Why is this happening?’ " Plaza recalled saying. “Patti went, ‘It’s happening because you have to toughen up.’ ” Plaza announced her casting in anInstagram postin July.
“Couldn’t be in better hands for my first time on stage… and timing couldn’t be stranger… oh well here we go. 10 weeks only. this fall in the west village. link in bio 🌊 🩵🌊,” she wrote in the caption. The comment section was filled with messages of support from individuals likeVanessa Hudgenswho wrote, “Dopeee. Great play.”
Aubrey Plaza promotes Danny and the Deep with Instagram photo.Aubrey Plaza/dannyandthedeepnyc/ Instagram
Aubrey Plaza/dannyandthedeepnyc/ Instagram
Itruns for approximately 80 minutes with no intermissionand is recommended for ages 14 and up.
While speaking about the role toVanity Fairin August, Plaza said the opportunity to be a part of the production was something she “couldn’t pass up.”
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“Chris sent me the play last year, and as soon as I read it, I knew we had to do it. I couldn’t pass up Shanley’s dialogue! It is so fun and juicy, and the characters are tragic and beautiful,” she told the outlet.
source: people.com
