Good morning, Playbill! I’m up! Say hello to Kiwi, Ruby and Graham.
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I like to start the day with a healthy dose of International Delight Sweet Cream with a splash of coffee. These mini everything bagels are the most adorable, delicious things ever.
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Do you want to go outside?
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We’re headed to the park. Kiwi thinks that he’s a neck pillow.
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It’s a lovely 106 degrees today.
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“Saturday in the Park” by Chicago playing in my head.
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We’re melting, so it’s time to head home.
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“Quick, Mom, turn on the AC!”
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My husband, Graham, is actually getting ready for his own two-show day! He plays Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys right down the street. Break a leg, babe!
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Still surreal seeing myself on a billboard.
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Say Cheese, David Burnham and Andrew Ragone! We’re grabbing a pre-show meal at Society Café at Encore.
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Welcome to the Encore Theater!
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Brazilian bombshell, Ferly Prado, our dance captain, is creating a beautiful dance notes mural.
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Visiting the ladies dressing room to see our gorgeous dancers Charlotte, Ashley, Kelli, Karolina, Holly, Ferly, Natacha, Britney, Mikaela, Alex, Joli and… Jeremy? What are you doing in here?
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One of our sweet dancers, Genise, put these notes on everyone’s mirrors to spread some joy! Thank you, Genise!
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The “Razzle Dazzle” ladies hit the stage with their feather fans for a quick rehearsal.
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I always listen to music when I’m getting ready and this week has been all about Michael Jackson. I also use the “Warm Me Up” app on my phone for a quick vocal warm up. One of the exercises is to sing the word “Mayonnaise” over and over and it makes me hungry.
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This is my dresser-extraordinaire and dear friend, Michelle. She can give you a cheek highlight, provide any flavor of gum/mint you desire, and rhinestone anything for you.
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I love makeup. I’m actually three months away from getting my cosmetology license. I just about died when ShowStoppers gave us a Make Up For Ever kit to use for the show. My Instagram @nicolekaplanbeauty is dedicated to all things beauty, so please share your product obsessions with me!
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Getting mic’d up and ready for my wigs with the one and only, Nicholle! I have six wig changes in the show, and Nicholle keeps them all looking perfectly Pinterest-worthy! She’s amazing.
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The stars of the show, the ShowStoppers Orchestra! These 31 incredible musicians and our conductor – the nicest man on Earth, Dave Loeb – are onstage for the entire show. And now, it’s show time!
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Quick change for “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” from Hello Dolly. In the middle of this song, Michelle changes me into a ball gown in 15 seconds. It is magical!
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The ladies and I at our vanities during the top of the number. If you look closely, you can see the gowns pre-set for the quick change behind the set.
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Getting ready for the Cabaret. This is my favorite costume. Who doesn’t love a green faux fur sleeve?
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Grabbed this gorgeous couple for a prom pic right before they hit the stage to perform “Luck Be A Lady” from Guys and Dolls.
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Getting wiggy with it.
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All set to roll out on my desk for “A Little Brains, A Little Talent” from Damn Yankees. The crew and I write funny notes back and forth to each other during every show and our Assistant Stage Manager, Lisa, reads them. How cute is she?
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Our incredible choreographer, Marguerite Derricks, has choreographed some of the most famous strip teases of all time. Elizabeth Berkley in "Showgirls," Demi Moore in "Striptease," and now she has done one just for me as ‘Lola’ – but this one is PG!
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Shaking it into the wings.
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Chicago time.
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David Burnham and his showgirls about to give them the ol’ “Razzle Dazzle.”
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“Where the gin is cold and the piano’s hot!”
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Blake and Jeremy, not “One”, but two singular sensations. We just finished our first show. Now we have one hour before we do it all again!
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Snacking between shows with Randal, Alyx, Louis, Drew and Britney.
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Strike that pose! Alex is not only our Stage Manager, but also a professional roller-skater. When we’re lucky, he combines the two.
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Love these ladies. We laugh all night long. It’s the best.
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Almost time for show number two.
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The air is dry in Las Vegas, so I love to use this throat spray called Entertainer’s Secret. Guess it’s not a secret anymore.
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Just a little more lip.
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Stopping for a quick hug from the remarkable Randal Keith after he just finished “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”
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Taking our bows to the tune of “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Isn’t that the truth?
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The company of Steve Wynn’s ShowStoppers! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this sweet, silly and insanely talented group. I am so grateful to be surrounded by these passionate people who inspire me onstage and offstage, night after night.
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Many in the cast go to Andreas at Encore after the show all the time. It’s my favorite late-night spot and I love the DJ there nightly, their Moscow Mules and vegan spicy tofu roll. Cheers to an awesome week!
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Three things I absolutely cannot live without-: a humongous robe, humidifiers and an ice cream koozy. “Sometimes you just need a pint!”
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Thank you so much for spending the day with me, Playbill! Now for some much needed Ben & Jerry’s and Netflix. Goodnight!
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Phil McKinley (Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark) directs the 90-minute production, which features choreography by three-time Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks, costume designs by Suzy Benzinger, musical direction by Emmy winner David Loeb and hair and makeup design by Luc Verschueren.
"From staple grand opening chorus numbers to intimate duets," press notes state, "ShowStoppers pays homage to the many lasting anthems of American musical theater. The production includes a hand-picked selection of Steve Wynn’s favorite numbers from the best of Broadway that makes audiences literally stand up and cheer – true show stoppers."
Attendees can expect to hear songs by the greats of musical theatre. Song titles include "All That Jazz," "Cabaret," "Luck Be a Lady" and "Everything's Coming up Roses," among others.
Ticket prices are $100-$150 plus Live Entertainment Tax (LET) and can be purchased through the Wynn Ticket Office, by calling (702) 770-9966 or visiting wynnlasvegas.com.
