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Photos Photo Exclusive: "Elmo Is Real..." A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Beautiful With Jessica Keenan Wynn Jessica Keenan Wynn, recently seen on the New York stage as the meanest mean girl in Heathers, is now making her Broadway debut as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Wynn shares a recent two-show day at the hit musical.
By Matthew Blank
March 24, 2015

Photo Exclusive: "Elmo Is Real..." A Two-Show Day at Beautiful With Jessica Keenan Wynn

Dressed and ready for show #1. I get such a kick out of my name on big things like doors and credit cards.

Photo Exclusive: "Elmo Is Real..." A Two-Show Day at Beautiful With Jessica Keenan Wynn

Jessica Keenan Wynn, recently seen on the New York stage as the meanest mean girl in Heathers, is now making her Broadway debut as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Wynn shares a recent two-show day at the hit musical.

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Second two-show Saturday in <i>Beautiful</i> for this mangy redhead! I am so excited for the show and for coffee…
Second two-show Saturday in Beautiful for this mangy redhead! I am so excited for the show and for coffee…
Jessica Keenan Wynn
A pre-coffee, obligatory, delightful toasted almond tea from Birch and a little Jimmy Fallon on Hulu are in order.
A pre-coffee, obligatory, delightful toasted almond tea from Birch and a little Jimmy Fallon on Hulu are in order.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
With unseen coffee in hand, I get so much joy entering the stage door to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre seeing original Henry Miller sign as a backdrop for an excited, photogenic employee :)
With unseen coffee in hand, I get so much joy entering the stage door to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre seeing original Henry Miller sign as a backdrop for an excited, photogenic employee :)
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Steam, vapor, and humidity for every show…even though it does kill the flowers faster. I have quite the collection of vases from my debut, so if anyone is in the market…
Steam, vapor, and humidity for every show…even though it does kill the flowers faster. I have quite the collection of vases from my debut, so if anyone is in the market…
Jessica Keenan Wynn
My neighbor, Liz Larsen, is rehearsing for a show at 54 Below tonight. She wins all the awards for best dressing room.
My neighbor, Liz Larsen, is rehearsing for a show at 54 Below tonight. She wins all the awards for best dressing room.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Scott J. Campbell pre-show looks like Scott J Campbell mid and post-show. He woke up like this. Everyday. Ugh. 
Scott J. Campbell pre-show looks like Scott J Campbell mid and post-show. He woke up like this. Everyday. Ugh.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
More coffee and a little Ashley Blanchet to warm the vocal cords.
More coffee and a little Ashley Blanchet to warm the vocal cords.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
These were my first 3 fan letters since joining the company. This stuff never gets old and always puts a huge smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Cue Celine Dion track.
These were my first 3 fan letters since joining the company. This stuff never gets old and always puts a huge smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Cue Celine Dion track.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Dressed and ready for show #1. I get such a kick out of my name on big things like doors and credit cards.
Dressed and ready for show #1. I get such a kick out of my name on big things like doors and credit cards.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Checking back in with the Larsen lady during her epic break in the show. I think I may have lost my mind somewhere between intermission and shoving my feet into my baby kitten heels.
Checking back in with the Larsen lady during her epic break in the show. I think I may have lost my mind somewhere between intermission and shoving my feet into my baby kitten heels.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
I embarked on my first in-between-show-hot-yoga which is popular among the company. My hue matches a robust Rooibos tea, but more purple and less calming. Alarming suits. 
I embarked on my first in-between-show-hot-yoga which is popular among the company. My hue matches a robust Rooibos tea, but more purple and less calming. Alarming suits.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
A vegan, gluten-free bite after sweating out all the liquid I have ever retained. Le Pain’s Quinoa Taboule never ceases to disappoint this veggie lover…neither do french fries though.
A vegan, gluten-free bite after sweating out all the liquid I have ever retained. Le Pain’s Quinoa Taboule never ceases to disappoint this veggie lover…neither do french fries though.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Such a Beautiful robe, right? #ineedelectrolytesforbetterjokes
Such a Beautiful robe, right? #ineedelectrolytesforbetterjokes
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Our incomparable Josh Davis getting real with the fake Paul Anthony Stewart.
Our incomparable Josh Davis getting real with the fake Paul Anthony Stewart.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
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A solid 15-minute face beat covers the yogi heat. Brought to you by water,  Sephora, and witchcraft-voodoo-magic.
A solid 15-minute face beat covers the yogi heat. Brought to you by water, Sephora, and witchcraft-voodoo-magic.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
This is one of my favorite Cynthia looks. Alejo Vietti, our designer, created a spectacular fashion show starting with this gem. 
This is one of my favorite Cynthia looks. Alejo Vietti, our designer, created a spectacular fashion show starting with this gem.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Speaking of spectacular fashion show, look at these talented mannequins: E. Clayton Cornelius and Ashley Blanchet. #voguing.
Speaking of spectacular fashion show, look at these talented mannequins: E. Clayton Cornelius and Ashley Blanchet. #voguing.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
And then there’s this one: my rock, my sh-usband, dis idiot. He is the best scene partner a gal could ever ask for and the most outstanding vocalist on Broadway today. His wife is also the prettiest thing you have ever scene, so he wins all the awards a
And then there’s this one: my rock, my sh-usband, dis idiot. He is the best scene partner a gal could ever ask for and the most outstanding vocalist on Broadway today. His wife is also the prettiest thing you have ever scene, so he wins all the awards and all the points for having all the things. Jarrod Spector, the sad goose trumpeter extraordinaire.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
A completely candid shot of me singing along with Chilina Kennedy during the end of Act One's “One Fine Day.” I must have hit the camera on accident.
A completely candid shot of me singing along with Chilina Kennedy during the end of Act One's “One Fine Day.” I must have hit the camera on accident.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Here she is again. Intermission date with my heidi-ho neighbor. 
Here she is again. Intermission date with my heidi-ho neighbor.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Liz spends her time making avatars of herself. She’s so proud of this one, that she drops the proverbial mic on screen, but also off screen and on/off stage and near the top of her head after the show and…ok….I’m lost…
Liz spends her time making avatars of herself. She’s so proud of this one, that she drops the proverbial mic on screen, but also off screen and on/off stage and near the top of her head after the show and…ok….I’m lost…
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Anika Larsen left these amazing photos in the dressing room of the production shot reenacting an original still with Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry. I love looking at it everyday before I head to the stage.
Anika Larsen left these amazing photos in the dressing room of the production shot reenacting an original still with Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and Barry. I love looking at it everyday before I head to the stage.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Awaiting my entrance in Act 2, I am almost half way through Amy Poehler’s “Yes Please.” I am obsessed with autobiographies written by powerful, intelligent, funny women. Carole's is next!
Awaiting my entrance in Act 2, I am almost half way through Amy Poehler’s “Yes Please.” I am obsessed with autobiographies written by powerful, intelligent, funny women. Carole's is next!
Jessica Keenan Wynn
I received 2 beautiful orchids for my debut from the writer, Douglas McGrath and Mom. I am trying not to kill them, so I put them by an open window overlooking Salzburg. It’s working. 
I received 2 beautiful orchids for my debut from the writer, Douglas McGrath and Mom. I am trying not to kill them, so I put them by an open window overlooking Salzburg. It’s working.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
I just don’t know.
I just don’t know.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Scott is borrowing some mic tape here. Nothing else to see, ladies.
Scott is borrowing some mic tape here. Nothing else to see, ladies.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Taking our last bow of the night. This company is utter perfection.
Taking our last bow of the night. This company is utter perfection.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
Elmo did a double today too, and potentially ruined someone’s childhood outside our stagedoor. 
Elmo did a double today too, and potentially ruined someone’s childhood outside our stagedoor.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
I am pooped in the best way possible from a glorious day on a Broadway stage. Dreams do come true kids. And, Elmo is real, no matter what Times Square tells you.
I am pooped in the best way possible from a glorious day on a Broadway stage. Dreams do come true kids. And, Elmo is real, no matter what Times Square tells you.
Jessica Keenan Wynn
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With a book by Tony and Academy Award nominee Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince, Beautiful features an array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil.

The current Broadway cast of Beautiful includes Chilina Kennedy as Carole King, Scott J. Campbell as Gerry Goffin, Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector as Barry Mann, Paul Anthony Stewart as Don Kirshner, Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen as Genie Klein, and an ensemble that includes Gisela Adisa, Ashley Blanchet, E. Clayton Cornelious, Joshua Davis, Kevin Duda, James Harkness, Aisha Jackson, Sara King, Rebecca LaChance, Douglas Lyons, Chris Peluso, Gabrielle Reid, Rashidra Scott, Sara Sheperd, Yasmeen Sulieman, Daniel Torres, Melvin Tunstall and Alan Wiggins. "Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah," according to press notes. "She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation."

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