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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Baby It's You! With Kyra Da Costa

Awwwwwww, the Shirelles love each other!

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Baby It's You! With Kyra Da Costa

Kyra Da Costa, currently starring as Shirelles member Beverly in the new musical Baby It's You!, offers Playbill.com readers an exclusive look at a recent two-show day, from morning wakeup to final bow.
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Awwwwwww, the Shirelles love each other!
I start my morning by playing with my two dogs, Jericho and Charity. One of my prior Broadway shows was <i>Sweet Charity</i>. That’s where I got one of their names from.
I arrive at the Broadhurst Theatre by bus, train or automobile.
Signing in with plenty of time to spare!
Thank you for the bagels, Beth Leavel!
Look Ma, no hands!
Linda hookin' me up.
Wigs anyone? I have 10 wig changes in the show. WOW!
Hi, dressers!
It's Janet from Sound.
Anybody thirsty?
"Oh where oh where have my biceps gone?" says Joshua Halperin the PSM!
Awwwwwww, the Shirelles love each other!
In costume, just playing with my balls.
Crystal Starr and Thumbalina taking a nap.
I bet ya didn't know Tickle-Me Elmo was in our show.
Barry Pearl keeps us laughing.
Who uses payphones anymore??!!
Dave the Doorman.
Kelli Barrett gets prepped for her wig.
Actin' a fool in the wings and having some fun.
That’s not nice Erica… he’s BLIND!
Me and Pimp-er-Pan... I mean Geno Henderson.
Our band kicks butt!
Li'l Ol' Church Ladies.
Hey Matt Stern, what ya doin? Calling the show?
The band setting up before the show.
I spiked Brandon Uranowitz's water.
Hola Mommy! Habla Espanol... NOT!!
Crystal and I catching a quick nap before our next cue.
Halfway through the show. NO time for catching some ZZZZZZ's, Brandon!
Signs of encouragement we see on our hike up to the dressing rooms.
We're getting there...
Are we there yet? My dressing room is on the 1,000,000th floor.
Our Flyer Girls working hard in Times Square!
The stage door.
Brandon looks like he is about to play a little game of soccer.
Now Brandon looks like he's a little creeper! LOL
Kelli and Brandon. Get it y’all!
A little fun backstage with Christina Sajous and Allan Louis.
Zachary Prince's birthday... woohoo! Cheers! I don’t drink, so I have the ENTIRE bag of chips instead.
Party backstage!!! We love cupcakes... I mean birthdays. Yaaay Zachary, you’re 16 again. = )
Ken Robinson and Christina crack up in the stairwell.
Getting ready in my dressing room.
Putting on wig #9 of the show.
Our killer drummer Ray Pounds!
Nobody should wear a bow in their hair after the age of 12.
Barry doubles as our low-budget, bootleg physical therapist. Thanks Bare!
I always pass out after my big solo. Medic!
Just a customary backstage brawl. It happens.
Hold still, this wont hurt at all.
Ready for Act Two!
Love to Mom and Dad.
My dressing room.
Hittin' the bottle. Just kidding… its <i>Baby It’s You!</i> Water. = )
Our amazing musical director Shelton Becton.
Thank you to all the men and women who serve our country. We salute you!
This accounts for not even half of The Shirelles' costumes.
Nice hair, Kelli!
Beth Leavel always takes time out for her fans. She rocks!
Flashback! This is where it all began: Opening Night.
Hangin' out with the girls!
"She rocks in a treetop, all day long...”
Me and Oslyn Holder, our ridiculously talented makeup artist and designer.
Performance over. I love our fans. Thank you!
I arrive at the Broadhurst Theatre by bus, train or automobile.
Thank you for the bagels, Beth Leavel!
Look Ma, no hands!
Linda hookin' me up.
Wigs anyone? I have 10 wig changes in the show. WOW!
Hi, dressers!
It's Janet from Sound.
"Oh where oh where have my biceps gone?" says Joshua Halperin the PSM!
Awwwwwww, the Shirelles love each other!
In costume, just playing with my balls.
Crystal Starr and Thumbalina taking a nap.
I bet ya didn't know Tickle-Me Elmo was in our show.
Barry Pearl keeps us laughing.
Who uses payphones anymore??!!
Kelli Barrett gets prepped for her wig.
Actin' a fool in the wings and having some fun.
Me and Pimp-er-Pan... I mean Geno Henderson.
Our band kicks butt!
Li'l Ol' Church Ladies.
The band setting up before the show.
I spiked Brandon Uranowitz's water.
Hola Mommy! Habla Espanol... NOT!!
Halfway through the show. NO time for catching some ZZZZZZ's, Brandon!
Signs of encouragement we see on our hike up to the dressing rooms.
Are we there yet? My dressing room is on the 1,000,000th floor.
Kelli and Brandon. Get it y’all!
A little fun backstage with Christina Sajous and Allan Louis.
Zachary Prince's birthday... woohoo! Cheers! I don’t drink, so I have the ENTIRE bag of chips instead.
Party backstage!!! We love cupcakes... I mean birthdays. Yaaay Zachary, you’re 16 again. = )
Getting ready in my dressing room.
Nobody should wear a bow in their hair after the age of 12.
I always pass out after my big solo. Medic!
Hold still, this wont hurt at all.
My dressing room.
Hittin' the bottle. Just kidding… its <i>Baby It’s You!</i> Water. = )
Nice hair, Kelli!
Beth Leavel always takes time out for her fans. She rocks!
Hangin' out with the girls!
"She rocks in a treetop, all day long...”
Me and Oslyn Holder, our ridiculously talented makeup artist and designer.
Performance over. I love our fans. Thank you!
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