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Twelve Hours With Tuptim! We Explore Backstage at Lincoln Center For the First Time in Exclusive, Hilarious Pics From The King and I

Annnnnndddd sometimes Ken Watanabe begs for forgiveness when he rips off your wig in the heat of the beating scene... and you have to do the entirety of said scene in a wig cap with your wig hanging off by the grace of two bobby pins. — Twelve Hours With Tuptim! We Explore Backstage at Lincoln Center For the First Time in Exclusive, Hilarious Pics From The King and I

Spend a two-show day with Ashley Park, who stars as Tuptim in Lincoln Center Theater’s Tony-winning revival of The King and I. As one of of the season, Ashley delivers heartbreaking fire and tears as Broadway’s newest soprano ingénue onstage�� but she sings a whole different tune backstage. .
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First thing's first. The all-too-necessary Neti. Because who doesn't start their morning with a sexy sinus rinse? (I'll spare you the action shot). These allergies got NOTHIN on me. — First thing's first. The all-too-necessary Neti. Because who doesn't start their morning with a sexy sinus rinse? (I'll spare you the action shot). These allergies got NOTHIN on me.

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Girl... put your records on. Two-show days start with T-Swift. Welcome to New York (for lack of a better pun). *Record gifted from Aymee Garcia, my <i>Cinderella</i> tour sister! — Girl... put your records on. Two-show days start with T-Swift. Welcome to New York (for lack of a better pun). *Record gifted from Aymee Garcia, my Cinderella tour sister!

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I start every day with Juice Press. Cold-Pressed baby! I always get their hot tea (Ginger extract, Lemon Juice, and organic honey) to boost my immune and digestive systems first thing. Since it's a two-show day, I'll go for the "Gravity" over my usual "Mo — I start every day with Juice Press. Cold-Pressed baby! I always get their hot tea (Ginger extract, Lemon Juice, and organic honey) to boost my immune and digestive systems first thing. Since it's a two-show day, I'll go for the "Gravity" over my usual "Mother Earth" for that extra E-3 Live energy boost!

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And a stop at "The Sensuous Bean"... mmm Maple Toast coffee?? I mean, COME ON! — And a stop at "The Sensuous Bean"... mmm Maple Toast coffee?? I mean, COME ON!

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On Saturdays, I get to browse through the Lincoln Center Square farmer's market on my way to... — On Saturdays, I get to browse through the Lincoln Center Square farmer's market on my way to...

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...gym-time! But more importantly: STEAMroom. Steam is my voice's savior on two-show days! — ...gym-time! But more importantly: STEAMroom. Steam is my voice's savior on two-show days!

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and while in Columbus Circle... is this real life?! (pinch me) — and while in Columbus Circle... is this real life?! (pinch me)

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The calm before the storm. I feel so lucky everyday to call this my workplace and home! — The calm before the storm. I feel so lucky everyday to call this my workplace and home!

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Looks like Ken and I are first again! Can't believe it's already his last Saturday in the show! — Looks like Ken and I are first again! Can't believe it's already his last Saturday in the show!

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I turn around to find Ken absolutely THRILLED and TICKLED by the prank photos some of us gals took on his phone a few days ago while he was onstage... it's about time he discovered them! — I turn around to find Ken absolutely THRILLED and TICKLED by the prank photos some of us gals took on his phone a few days ago while he was onstage... it's about time he discovered them!

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Speaking of kings... lookee here! It's Jose Llana, our new King starting July 14th! — Speaking of kings... lookee here! It's Jose Llana, our new King starting July 14th!

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His highness is here early, gettin his hair did. — His highness is here early, gettin his hair did.

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Hair, hair, hairhairhair — Hair, hair, hairhairhair

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Welcome to Tuptim & Thiang's Dressing Room! I share with my dressing-roomie Ruthie Ann Miles! We had the most fun decorating and designing our room during previews! — Welcome to Tuptim & Thiang's Dressing Room! I share with my dressing-roomie Ruthie Ann Miles! We had the most fun decorating and designing our room during previews!

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Freshly pressed fabrics. They transport us into our world of Siam. — Freshly pressed fabrics. They transport us into our world of Siam.

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1:15... Fight call! Be gentle boys, it's too early to be whipped. — 1:15... Fight call! Be gentle boys, it's too early to be whipped.

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Birthday celebration at Half-hour! One of our Royal Children, Lynn, is turning 10! Double digits woohoooo — Birthday celebration at Half-hour! One of our Royal Children, Lynn, is turning 10! Double digits woohoooo

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Baby photos from our <i>King and I</i> baby photo challenge. Participants submitted a baby pic and we all guessed who was who. Guess who got 100% correct: Mzzzz Kelli O'Hara — Baby photos from our King and I baby photo challenge. Participants submitted a baby pic and we all guessed who was who. Guess who got 100% correct: Mzzzz Kelli O'Hara

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Half-hour also means time for Angel Cards! I make my way through all the dressing rooms and hallways so folks can pick their "Angel for the day" from my baggy. It's a fun way to check in with everyone before the show and kickstart energy! Ali, Q, and Autu — Half-hour also means time for Angel Cards! I make my way through all the dressing rooms and hallways so folks can pick their "Angel for the day" from my baggy. It's a fun way to check in with everyone before the show and kickstart energy! Ali, Q, and Autumn got "Simplicity", "Respect", and "Surrender" :)

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Kelli got "Trust" :) Listen to the angel Kelli, you can trust me, I'd never pull pranks on you... or anyone... ever... ;P — Kelli got "Trust" :) Listen to the angel Kelli, you can trust me, I'd never pull pranks on you... or anyone... ever... ;P

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Sumie (our Topsy) and Tyne (our associate director) checking the mailboxes with Lincoln — Sumie (our Topsy) and Tyne (our associate director) checking the mailboxes with Lincoln

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Hello gentlemen! Ready for your angels? Graced by the smiles of Paul (our Kralahome), Andrew (who is our Phra Alack for the week) and Alan (who is learning the Phra track before joining our company next week!) — Hello gentlemen! Ready for your angels? Graced by the smiles of Paul (our Kralahome), Andrew (who is our Phra Alack for the week) and Alan (who is learning the Phra track before joining our company next week!)

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Do your BEST (with a little help from Throat Coat). Time for pin curls! — Do your BEST (with a little help from Throat Coat). Time for pin curls!

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As I get my pin curls in, some views of my station : Catherine Zuber renderings, my sweet birthday gift from "my first husband" Ken Watanabe. — As I get my pin curls in, some views of my station : Catherine Zuber renderings, my sweet birthday gift from "my first husband" Ken Watanabe.

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This is the gorgeous crown that was cut from my Act 2 costume early in tech & previews. They still let Princess Tuptim keep it in her dressing room though... And on particularly long two-show days, or at the end of a long week, we like to joke that I'll — This is the gorgeous crown that was cut from my Act 2 costume early in tech & previews. They still let Princess Tuptim keep it in her dressing room though... And on particularly long two-show days, or at the end of a long week, we like to joke that I'll run on with the crown for curtain call...

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...Or sometimes I catch my dresser Del sporting the royal headwear... — ...Or sometimes I catch my dresser Del sporting the royal headwear...

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Off to sing "My Lord and Master"... see you onstage Ruthie! — Off to sing "My Lord and Master"... see you onstage Ruthie!

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Cutie Timothy shows off his slinkie as I head up to my first cue! — Cutie Timothy shows off his slinkie as I head up to my first cue!

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Del is my gracious and amazing support every show. Look at that smile! Right now, she's holding my first costume's long train as we make our way upstairs to the Beaumont Lobby! — Del is my gracious and amazing support every show. Look at that smile! Right now, she's holding my first costume's long train as we make our way upstairs to the Beaumont Lobby!

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Heading into the House! My favorite is when we run into late patrons on our way to my first entrance. — Heading into the House! My favorite is when we run into late patrons on our way to my first entrance.

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First scene... check! Thumbs up for Andrew Cheng who is one of our amazing dancers in the show, but is on for this whole week as the role that he understudies, Phra Alack. So we get a moment of fun right now while he's in this track! — First scene... check! Thumbs up for Andrew Cheng who is one of our amazing dancers in the show, but is on for this whole week as the role that he understudies, Phra Alack. So we get a moment of fun right now while he's in this track!

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Costume change... check! Now time for a hairstyle change by Miss. John! (I spy mirror kissies from sweet Betsy Morgan!) — Costume change... check! Now time for a hairstyle change by Miss. John! (I spy mirror kissies from sweet Betsy Morgan!)

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Passing by Yuki (dance captain) and Marc (Sound Supervisor) watching the show on the Monitor at the sound table in the vamp — Passing by Yuki (dance captain) and Marc (Sound Supervisor) watching the show on the Monitor at the sound table in the vamp

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Once in a while, I get here early enough to help out with the vamp puzzle. Right now, it's my favorite painting: Van Gogh's "Starry Night" — Once in a while, I get here early enough to help out with the vamp puzzle. Right now, it's my favorite painting: Van Gogh's "Starry Night"

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Y'all, I got the best view of Kelli's hoop-skirt-tush and audience feet from my entrance spot in the vamp... tehehehe — Y'all, I got the best view of Kelli's hoop-skirt-tush and audience feet from my entrance spot in the vamp... tehehehe

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A few minutes to kill before the Schoolroom scene, means some reading of Tuptim's prop "Uncle Tom's Cabin" book in Dressing Room 7... spoiler: snowwwwww — A few minutes to kill before the Schoolroom scene, means some reading of Tuptim's prop "Uncle Tom's Cabin" book in Dressing Room 7... spoiler: snowwwwww

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Just finished kissing in the shadows onstage with my Lun Tha (Conrad Ricamora), and so I've got some time to visit with the other royal princesses! — Just finished kissing in the shadows onstage with my Lun Tha (Conrad Ricamora), and so I've got some time to visit with the other royal princesses!

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The gals love a good selfie! These little ladies are such sweethearts! Right now, they run an origami factory. — The gals love a good selfie! These little ladies are such sweethearts! Right now, they run an origami factory.

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The boys have sort of a different vibe. Cool dude, swag. — The boys have sort of a different vibe. Cool dude, swag.

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One is not like the other... — One is not like the other...

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.... and you can always count on Andrew Resnick to grab a handful of gummy bears during intermission when he's conducting a show (he's our associate conductor) — .... and you can always count on Andrew Resnick to grab a handful of gummy bears during intermission when he's conducting a show (he's our associate conductor)

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Sometimes I hide under Kelli's station while she's in the bathroom during intermission and wait there until she notices... — Sometimes I hide under Kelli's station while she's in the bathroom during intermission and wait there until she notices...

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... cause a little scare surprise never hurt anyone on a two-show day tehehehe... Kelli is the best sport! — ... cause a little scare surprise never hurt anyone on a two-show day tehehehe... Kelli is the best sport!

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Intermission catch-up sesh with Kelli... check! Have a good Act 2! — Intermission catch-up sesh with Kelli... check! Have a good Act 2!

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MaryAnn Hu getting into her Royal Singing Wives costume for Act 2... notice the ladies have to get into their hoops in the hall because they don't fit in their rooms with them on! Hello to dressers Paul and Liz! — MaryAnn Hu getting into her Royal Singing Wives costume for Act 2... notice the ladies have to get into their hoops in the hall because they don't fit in their rooms with them on! Hello to dressers Paul and Liz!

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Time to go downstairs and visit with the boys! Kelvin Moon Loh ices his back in preparation for the ballet while Aaron Albano (assistant dance captain and stellar swing) knits a trendy hat (Fun fact: he knitted me the bag that I carry my pre-show Angel Ca — Time to go downstairs and visit with the boys! Kelvin Moon Loh ices his back in preparation for the ballet while Aaron Albano (assistant dance captain and stellar swing) knits a trendy hat (Fun fact: he knitted me the bag that I carry my pre-show Angel Cards in)

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Paul Miller... Multi-tasker extraordinaire: yogaball exercises, lounging, snuggling, iphone-ing, and being awesome. (Just last year, we were doing MAMMA MIA! on Broadway together!) — Paul Miller... Multi-tasker extraordinaire: yogaball exercises, lounging, snuggling, iphone-ing, and being awesome. (Just last year, we were doing MAMMA MIA! on Broadway together!)

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Bennyroyce Royon and Emilio Ramos (who just joined our company a few weeks ago) start the process of applying their makeup for Act 2's "Small House of Uncle Thomas" Ballet. — Bennyroyce Royon and Emilio Ramos (who just joined our company a few weeks ago) start the process of applying their makeup for Act 2's "Small House of Uncle Thomas" Ballet.

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Tuptim is touchy with our Simon of Legree (Chris Vo) and Angel George (Kei Tsuruharatani)! Good thing their Ballet costumes cover up their flabby bellies... ya'll should work out. (Fun fact: Chris is actually a class instructor at Equinox. He kicks butt) — Tuptim is touchy with our Simon of Legree (Chris Vo) and Angel George (Kei Tsuruharatani)! Good thing their Ballet costumes cover up their flabby bellies... ya'll should work out. (Fun fact: Chris is actually a class instructor at Equinox. He kicks butt)

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Who's there?? Intermission is over, but not without a visit from Bart Sher! A perk to our director having his office at the Lincoln Center is that he checks in on Siam... — Who's there?? Intermission is over, but not without a visit from Bart Sher! A perk to our director having his office at the Lincoln Center is that he checks in on Siam...

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Smile for �뵺��, Bart! Now go away so I can warm up ;P — Smile for �뵺��, Bart! Now go away so I can warm up ;P

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Time to grab my ballet scroll! It lives on the tray that was an opening night gift from Del. And next to my white elephant (good luck in Siam) jewelry holder from my mom, and the Anthropologie "Thai Lily" perfume that I wear as Tuptim given to me at our f — Time to grab my ballet scroll! It lives on the tray that was an opening night gift from Del. And next to my white elephant (good luck in Siam) jewelry holder from my mom, and the Anthropologie "Thai Lily" perfume that I wear as Tuptim given to me at our first preview by Paige Faure.

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The entire ballet written out on my small scroll... it was my favorite project during downtime in tech rehearsals! — The entire ballet written out on my small scroll... it was my favorite project during downtime in tech rehearsals!

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Our king fears the power of the scroll! Let's hope he still doesn't have that mask on when I see him onstage! — Our king fears the power of the scroll! Let's hope he still doesn't have that mask on when I see him onstage!

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Annnndddd then sometimes you stumble on a word while you narrate the ballet... and come back to your dressing room and find that your supportive castmates leave you notes of encouragement... — Annnndddd then sometimes you stumble on a word while you narrate the ballet... and come back to your dressing room and find that your supportive castmates leave you notes of encouragement...

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Annnnnndddd sometimes Ken Watanabe begs for forgiveness when he rips off your wig in the heat of the beating scene... and you have to do the entirety of said scene in a wig cap with your wig hanging off by the grace of two bobby pins. — Annnnnndddd sometimes Ken Watanabe begs for forgiveness when he rips off your wig in the heat of the beating scene... and you have to do the entirety of said scene in a wig cap with your wig hanging off by the grace of two bobby pins.

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Book club with my other half, Conrad! We've got a list of books including this one. Spoiler: we're both dead at this point in the show... so we get to catch up and eat a "heaven snack" before we rejoin the cast for curtain call! — Book club with my other half, Conrad! We've got a list of books including this one. Spoiler: we're both dead at this point in the show... so we get to catch up and eat a "heaven snack" before we rejoin the cast for curtain call!

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Goofs. — Goofs.

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Broadway's <i>Mamma Mia!</i> boys graced our matinee with their presence (Jacob Pinion, Neil Starkenberg, Tony Gonzalez)! Miss these boys and love having friends in the audience. — Broadway's Mamma Mia! boys graced our matinee with their presence (Jacob Pinion, Neil Starkenberg, Tony Gonzalez)! Miss these boys and love having friends in the audience.

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Some fresh air on the Lincoln Center Grassy Knoll between shows with the <i>King and I</i> kids! — Some fresh air on the Lincoln Center Grassy Knoll between shows with the King and I kids!

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Got this hilarious selfie texted to me by Jeffrey Sousa (currently in <i>American in Paris</i>) as he passed through Columbus Circle subway station — Got this hilarious selfie texted to me by Jeffrey Sousa (currently in American in Paris) as he passed through Columbus Circle subway station

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Two-show days = Seamless.com dinner. I'm loyal to Blossom Du Jour's the Karmic Kale wrap with Lemon-Unchicken and EXTRAAA avocado! Grubbing before nap-time. — Two-show days = Seamless.com dinner. I'm loyal to Blossom Du Jour's the Karmic Kale wrap with Lemon-Unchicken and EXTRAAA avocado! Grubbing before nap-time.

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7:30 - Half-hour for show #2 already! Meet in the Canteena (our Green Room of sorts) to celebrate our 100th show tonight with cake! Chris, Hsin-Ping, Edward, Paul, Maggie, and Jose approve of the sweets :) — 7:30 - Half-hour for show #2 already! Meet in the Canteena (our Green Room of sorts) to celebrate our 100th show tonight with cake! Chris, Hsin-Ping, Edward, Paul, Maggie, and Jose approve of the sweets :)

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Our Dance Captain, Yuki Ozeki, strategizes our cut track for tonight's show... she's gonna go on in a male track in the Ballet! She always saves the day. — Our Dance Captain, Yuki Ozeki, strategizes our cut track for tonight's show... she's gonna go on in a male track in the Ballet! She always saves the day.

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Bobby Pestka's first Angel Card: POWWERRR! Bobby just recently left the cast of <i>Aladdin</i> on Broadway to join our company. We're so happy to have him! — Bobby Pestka's first Angel Card: POWWERRR! Bobby just recently left the cast of Aladdin on Broadway to join our company. We're so happy to have him!

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Rommel O'choa's got some serious cupping done!! His Angel for tonight's show is "flexibility"! #DancerLife — Rommel O'choa's got some serious cupping done!! His Angel for tonight's show is "flexibility"! #DancerLife

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Chris just got an awesome polaroid camera! Chris taking a picture of me taking a picture of him taking a picture of me handing out Angel Cards. — Chris just got an awesome polaroid camera! Chris taking a picture of me taking a picture of him taking a picture of me handing out Angel Cards.

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Polaroid for my station! With Chris and my Angel Card bag (thanks Aaron!) — Polaroid for my station! With Chris and my Angel Card bag (thanks Aaron!)

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It's Saturday night on Broadway ya'll! Flowers left at the stage door from friends at the show tonight! Brightened up my day! — It's Saturday night on Broadway ya'll! Flowers left at the stage door from friends at the show tonight! Brightened up my day!

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Ruthie takes on the pile of posters! — Ruthie takes on the pile of posters!

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The kids line up in the hall ready for their second "March of the Siamese Children" of the day! I pass them in the hall on my way to... — The kids line up in the hall ready for their second "March of the Siamese Children" of the day! I pass them in the hall on my way to...

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...Betsy's room! (Betsy Morgan is Kelli's stand-by for Mrs. Anna). Saturdays are "Swing Saturdays" in Betsy's Room, but with the other swings all in the show tonight, Betsy and Stephanie hold down the fort with crafts and quilting! — ...Betsy's room! (Betsy Morgan is Kelli's stand-by for Mrs. Anna). Saturdays are "Swing Saturdays" in Betsy's Room, but with the other swings all in the show tonight, Betsy and Stephanie hold down the fort with crafts and quilting!

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"Emergency! Puffer Fish lost his puff!" Little princesses Adriana and Christie come for some urgent craft pet help! — "Emergency! Puffer Fish lost his puff!" Little princesses Adriana and Christie come for some urgent craft pet help!

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Jon Viktor Corpuz knows where to get the best wi-fi! Prince Chulalongkorn is so modern... totally ready to be King! — Jon Viktor Corpuz knows where to get the best wi-fi! Prince Chulalongkorn is so modern... totally ready to be King!

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I love visiting "Happy Hour" dressing room! Always greeted by snacks, magazines, and smiles from MaryAnn Hu, Sumie Maeda, and LaMae Caparas. Their room is right next to... — I love visiting "Happy Hour" dressing room! Always greeted by snacks, magazines, and smiles from MaryAnn Hu, Sumie Maeda, and LaMae Caparas. Their room is right next to...

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All the love from the shows on Broadway, around NYC, and on tour that wished our show a Happy Opening Night. Such a supportive tradition, I'm so glad we keep them posted... and so is Abe... and Benny (Tuptim gets side-eye from those guards and wives on AN — All the love from the shows on Broadway, around NYC, and on tour that wished our show a Happy Opening Night. Such a supportive tradition, I'm so glad we keep them posted... and so is Abe... and Benny (Tuptim gets side-eye from those guards and wives on AND off stage)!

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INTERMISSION. Time to grab my gold necklace from my jewelry tray and change for Act 2! Some special tokens of love at my station: Czech Angel that Conrad brought me from his vaca, Michael Yeargen's set design for "We Kiss in a Shadow," Card from Kelli (we — INTERMISSION. Time to grab my gold necklace from my jewelry tray and change for Act 2! Some special tokens of love at my station: Czech Angel that Conrad brought me from his vaca, Michael Yeargen's set design for "We Kiss in a Shadow," Card from Kelli (we're weird and we like it), a mini Thai Buddha from Beth Glover (my Cinderella mama), and...

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...that's right... a mini 3-D replica of Andy Jones, Audrey Cardwell, and Paige Faure. Their gift to me for Opening Night, so that they "could be there to cheer me on everyday." May favorite part is Audrey and Paige's bevels. And that Paige is punching An — ...that's right... a mini 3-D replica of Andy Jones, Audrey Cardwell, and Paige Faure. Their gift to me for Opening Night, so that they "could be there to cheer me on everyday." May favorite part is Audrey and Paige's bevels. And that Paige is punching Andy in the face.

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Extra wig glue for Act 2 because John McNulty (our amazingly sweet hair supervisor) is taking all precautions to prevent a repeat of earlier (refer to pic: 57). Ruthie approves. — Extra wig glue for Act 2 because John McNulty (our amazingly sweet hair supervisor) is taking all precautions to prevent a repeat of earlier (refer to pic: 57). Ruthie approves.

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"Western People Funny" and King's Wives Pretty! Sneaking backstage to say hi at the Top of Act 2. — "Western People Funny" and King's Wives Pretty! Sneaking backstage to say hi at the Top of Act 2.

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Act 2 has begun and I have a scene before I enter for "I Have Dreamed"... so I visit two of our principal dancers, Chuan Xie (Eliza) and Michiko Takemasa (Little Eva), as they apply their special Ballet make-up plots! — Act 2 has begun and I have a scene before I enter for "I Have Dreamed"... so I visit two of our principal dancers, Chuan Xie (Eliza) and Michiko Takemasa (Little Eva), as they apply their special Ballet make-up plots!

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Beautiful ladies! See you at the Ballet! — Beautiful ladies! See you at the Ballet!

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I've got these dapper gentlemen as Dressing Room neighbors (Edward Baker-Duly and Murphy Guyer)! A quick smolder as they ready themselves for their Act 2 entrances. Fun fact: all three of us have won Dollar Friday! — I've got these dapper gentlemen as Dressing Room neighbors (Edward Baker-Duly and Murphy Guyer)! A quick smolder as they ready themselves for their Act 2 entrances. Fun fact: all three of us have won Dollar Friday!

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Fondant art Cupcakes hand-crafted by our multi-talented hair dresser Genavieve Helene White! She designed one for every member of the cast! — Fondant art Cupcakes hand-crafted by our multi-talented hair dresser Genavieve Helene White! She designed one for every member of the cast!

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Some Ballet characters, monks, and Royal guards! How can we eat these, they're so beautiful and intricate! — Some Ballet characters, monks, and Royal guards! How can we eat these, they're so beautiful and intricate!

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Post-"I Have Dreamed" and Pre-"Small House of Uncle Thomas." Del and I have the rhythm of this quick change down like a science. Standing and narrating Tuptim's Ballet for over 15 minutes calls for as much hydration as I can fit in! — Post-"I Have Dreamed" and Pre-"Small House of Uncle Thomas." Del and I have the rhythm of this quick change down like a science. Standing and narrating Tuptim's Ballet for over 15 minutes calls for as much hydration as I can fit in!

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Quick pose with the Tuptim fondant cupcake in the matching outfit before devouring it! — Quick pose with the Tuptim fondant cupcake in the matching outfit before devouring it!

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Always lookin real cute post "captured Tuptim beating" scene. Enough crying for one day! Time to reglue lashes and get look alive for curtain call — Always lookin real cute post "captured Tuptim beating" scene. Enough crying for one day! Time to reglue lashes and get look alive for curtain call

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Discovery of the day: Tuptim can't pull off Bart's glasses. And also Bart is blind. Another visit from our director! And Bales Karlin (one of our amazing Stage Managers). It was a long day for all parties. — Discovery of the day: Tuptim can't pull off Bart's glasses. And also Bart is blind. Another visit from our director! And Bales Karlin (one of our amazing Stage Managers). It was a long day for all parties.

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Time for our "Heaven Snack". Always necessary to have something sweet after a good cry. Today featuring my absolute favorite: macarons! (From my sweet <i>MAMMA MIA!</i> fellows who came to the matinee) — Time for our "Heaven Snack". Always necessary to have something sweet after a good cry. Today featuring my absolute favorite: macarons! (From my sweet MAMMA MIA! fellows who came to the matinee)

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Conrad goes for a second macaron. Can't stop won't stop! — Conrad goes for a second macaron. Can't stop won't stop!

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Cheers to our 100th show (and 39 previews beforehand)!! Post-show toast with the <i>KING AND I</i> fam — Cheers to our 100th show (and 39 previews beforehand)!! Post-show toast with the KING AND I fam

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One of my best friends from Ann Arbor, MI (where I was raised) came to visit NYC with her mom just to see our show tonight! Hannah is an elementary school teacher in Detroit and she gave us a "gold star" ;) — One of my best friends from Ann Arbor, MI (where I was raised) came to visit NYC with her mom just to see our show tonight! Hannah is an elementary school teacher in Detroit and she gave us a "gold star" ;)

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Dream come true. View as I head home to... — Dream come true. View as I head home to...

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... ice battle wounds and grub on late-night sushi with my roomie Dani Spieler. She's a vacation swing at Broadway's <i>Chicago</i>, and tonight she performed as Hunyak for the first time (she's performed all the tracks now!). #GoBlue #GoodNight :) — ... ice battle wounds and grub on late-night sushi with my roomie Dani Spieler. She's a vacation swing at Broadway's Chicago, and tonight she performed as Hunyak for the first time (she's performed all the tracks now!). #GoBlue #GoodNight :)

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Thank you for joining me on a two-show day at my <i>King and I</i> I home at the majestic Vivian Beaumont of Lincoln Center Theater! Come visit us in "Siam" where we've... — Thank you for joining me on a two-show day at my King and I I home at the majestic Vivian Beaumont of Lincoln Center Theater! Come visit us in "Siam" where we've...

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... officially welcomed Broadway's Jose Llana as our new King! Catch him in our show through September 27th! — ... officially welcomed Broadway's Jose Llana as our new King! Catch him in our show through September 27th!

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Annnnnndddd sometimes Ken Watanabe begs for forgiveness when he rips off your wig in the heat of the beating scene... and you have to do the entirety of said scene in a wig cap with your wig hanging off by the grace of two bobby pins.

First thing's first. The all-too-necessary Neti. Because who doesn't start their morning with a sexy sinus rinse? (I'll spare you the action shot). These allergies got NOTHIN on me.

Girl... put your records on. Two-show days start with T-Swift. Welcome to New York (for lack of a better pun). *Record gifted from Aymee Garcia, my <i>Cinderella</i> tour sister!

I start every day with Juice Press. Cold-Pressed baby! I always get their hot tea (Ginger extract, Lemon Juice, and organic honey) to boost my immune and digestive systems first thing. Since it's a two-show day, I'll go for the "Gravity" over my usual "Mo

And a stop at "The Sensuous Bean"... mmm Maple Toast coffee?? I mean, COME ON!

On Saturdays, I get to browse through the Lincoln Center Square farmer's market on my way to...

...gym-time! But more importantly: STEAMroom. Steam is my voice's savior on two-show days!

and while in Columbus Circle... is this real life?! (pinch me)

The calm before the storm. I feel so lucky everyday to call this my workplace and home!

Looks like Ken and I are first again! Can't believe it's already his last Saturday in the show!

I turn around to find Ken absolutely THRILLED and TICKLED by the prank photos some of us gals took on his phone a few days ago while he was onstage... it's about time he discovered them!

Speaking of kings... lookee here! It's Jose Llana, our new King starting July 14th!

His highness is here early, gettin his hair did.

Hair, hair, hairhairhair

Welcome to Tuptim & Thiang's Dressing Room! I share with my dressing-roomie Ruthie Ann Miles! We had the most fun decorating and designing our room during previews!

Freshly pressed fabrics. They transport us into our world of Siam.

1:15... Fight call! Be gentle boys, it's too early to be whipped.

Birthday celebration at Half-hour! One of our Royal Children, Lynn, is turning 10! Double digits woohoooo

Baby photos from our <i>King and I</i> baby photo challenge. Participants submitted a baby pic and we all guessed who was who. Guess who got 100% correct: Mzzzz Kelli O'Hara

Half-hour also means time for Angel Cards! I make my way through all the dressing rooms and hallways so folks can pick their "Angel for the day" from my baggy. It's a fun way to check in with everyone before the show and kickstart energy! Ali, Q, and Autu

Kelli got "Trust" :) Listen to the angel Kelli, you can trust me, I'd never pull pranks on you... or anyone... ever... ;P

Sumie (our Topsy) and Tyne (our associate director) checking the mailboxes with Lincoln

Hello gentlemen! Ready for your angels? Graced by the smiles of Paul (our Kralahome), Andrew (who is our Phra Alack for the week) and Alan (who is learning the Phra track before joining our company next week!)

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Do your BEST (with a little help from Throat Coat). Time for pin curls!

As I get my pin curls in, some views of my station : Catherine Zuber renderings, my sweet birthday gift from "my first husband" Ken Watanabe.

This is the gorgeous crown that was cut from my Act 2 costume early in tech & previews. They still let Princess Tuptim keep it in her dressing room though... And on particularly long two-show days, or at the end of a long week, we like to joke that I'll

...Or sometimes I catch my dresser Del sporting the royal headwear...

Off to sing "My Lord and Master"... see you onstage Ruthie!

Cutie Timothy shows off his slinkie as I head up to my first cue!

Del is my gracious and amazing support every show. Look at that smile! Right now, she's holding my first costume's long train as we make our way upstairs to the Beaumont Lobby!

Heading into the House! My favorite is when we run into late patrons on our way to my first entrance.

First scene... check! Thumbs up for Andrew Cheng who is one of our amazing dancers in the show, but is on for this whole week as the role that he understudies, Phra Alack. So we get a moment of fun right now while he's in this track!

Costume change... check! Now time for a hairstyle change by Miss. John! (I spy mirror kissies from sweet Betsy Morgan!)

Passing by Yuki (dance captain) and Marc (Sound Supervisor) watching the show on the Monitor at the sound table in the vamp

Once in a while, I get here early enough to help out with the vamp puzzle. Right now, it's my favorite painting: Van Gogh's "Starry Night"

Y'all, I got the best view of Kelli's hoop-skirt-tush and audience feet from my entrance spot in the vamp... tehehehe

A few minutes to kill before the Schoolroom scene, means some reading of Tuptim's prop "Uncle Tom's Cabin" book in Dressing Room 7... spoiler: snowwwwww

Just finished kissing in the shadows onstage with my Lun Tha (Conrad Ricamora), and so I've got some time to visit with the other royal princesses!

The gals love a good selfie! These little ladies are such sweethearts! Right now, they run an origami factory.

The boys have sort of a different vibe. Cool dude, swag.

One is not like the other...

.... and you can always count on Andrew Resnick to grab a handful of gummy bears during intermission when he's conducting a show (he's our associate conductor)

Sometimes I hide under Kelli's station while she's in the bathroom during intermission and wait there until she notices...

... cause a little scare surprise never hurt anyone on a two-show day tehehehe... Kelli is the best sport!

Intermission catch-up sesh with Kelli... check! Have a good Act 2!

MaryAnn Hu getting into her Royal Singing Wives costume for Act 2... notice the ladies have to get into their hoops in the hall because they don't fit in their rooms with them on! Hello to dressers Paul and Liz!

Time to go downstairs and visit with the boys! Kelvin Moon Loh ices his back in preparation for the ballet while Aaron Albano (assistant dance captain and stellar swing) knits a trendy hat (Fun fact: he knitted me the bag that I carry my pre-show Angel Ca

Paul Miller... Multi-tasker extraordinaire: yogaball exercises, lounging, snuggling, iphone-ing, and being awesome. (Just last year, we were doing MAMMA MIA! on Broadway together!)

Bennyroyce Royon and Emilio Ramos (who just joined our company a few weeks ago) start the process of applying their makeup for Act 2's "Small House of Uncle Thomas" Ballet.

Tuptim is touchy with our Simon of Legree (Chris Vo) and Angel George (Kei Tsuruharatani)! Good thing their Ballet costumes cover up their flabby bellies... ya'll should work out. (Fun fact: Chris is actually a class instructor at Equinox. He kicks butt)

Who's there?? Intermission is over, but not without a visit from Bart Sher! A perk to our director having his office at the Lincoln Center is that he checks in on Siam...

Smile for �뵺��, Bart! Now go away so I can warm up ;P

Time to grab my ballet scroll! It lives on the tray that was an opening night gift from Del. And next to my white elephant (good luck in Siam) jewelry holder from my mom, and the Anthropologie "Thai Lily" perfume that I wear as Tuptim given to me at our f

The entire ballet written out on my small scroll... it was my favorite project during downtime in tech rehearsals!

Our king fears the power of the scroll! Let's hope he still doesn't have that mask on when I see him onstage!

Annnndddd then sometimes you stumble on a word while you narrate the ballet... and come back to your dressing room and find that your supportive castmates leave you notes of encouragement...

Annnnnndddd sometimes Ken Watanabe begs for forgiveness when he rips off your wig in the heat of the beating scene... and you have to do the entirety of said scene in a wig cap with your wig hanging off by the grace of two bobby pins.

Book club with my other half, Conrad! We've got a list of books including this one. Spoiler: we're both dead at this point in the show... so we get to catch up and eat a "heaven snack" before we rejoin the cast for curtain call!

Broadway's <i>Mamma Mia!</i> boys graced our matinee with their presence (Jacob Pinion, Neil Starkenberg, Tony Gonzalez)! Miss these boys and love having friends in the audience.

Some fresh air on the Lincoln Center Grassy Knoll between shows with the <i>King and I</i> kids!

Got this hilarious selfie texted to me by Jeffrey Sousa (currently in <i>American in Paris</i>) as he passed through Columbus Circle subway station

Two-show days = Seamless.com dinner. I'm loyal to Blossom Du Jour's the Karmic Kale wrap with Lemon-Unchicken and EXTRAAA avocado! Grubbing before nap-time.

7:30 - Half-hour for show #2 already! Meet in the Canteena (our Green Room of sorts) to celebrate our 100th show tonight with cake! Chris, Hsin-Ping, Edward, Paul, Maggie, and Jose approve of the sweets :)

Our Dance Captain, Yuki Ozeki, strategizes our cut track for tonight's show... she's gonna go on in a male track in the Ballet! She always saves the day.

Bobby Pestka's first Angel Card: POWWERRR! Bobby just recently left the cast of <i>Aladdin</i> on Broadway to join our company. We're so happy to have him!

Rommel O'choa's got some serious cupping done!! His Angel for tonight's show is "flexibility"! #DancerLife

Chris just got an awesome polaroid camera! Chris taking a picture of me taking a picture of him taking a picture of me handing out Angel Cards.

Polaroid for my station! With Chris and my Angel Card bag (thanks Aaron!)

It's Saturday night on Broadway ya'll! Flowers left at the stage door from friends at the show tonight! Brightened up my day!

Ruthie takes on the pile of posters!

The kids line up in the hall ready for their second "March of the Siamese Children" of the day! I pass them in the hall on my way to...

...Betsy's room! (Betsy Morgan is Kelli's stand-by for Mrs. Anna). Saturdays are "Swing Saturdays" in Betsy's Room, but with the other swings all in the show tonight, Betsy and Stephanie hold down the fort with crafts and quilting!

"Emergency! Puffer Fish lost his puff!" Little princesses Adriana and Christie come for some urgent craft pet help!

Jon Viktor Corpuz knows where to get the best wi-fi! Prince Chulalongkorn is so modern... totally ready to be King!

I love visiting "Happy Hour" dressing room! Always greeted by snacks, magazines, and smiles from MaryAnn Hu, Sumie Maeda, and LaMae Caparas. Their room is right next to...

All the love from the shows on Broadway, around NYC, and on tour that wished our show a Happy Opening Night. Such a supportive tradition, I'm so glad we keep them posted... and so is Abe... and Benny (Tuptim gets side-eye from those guards and wives on AN

INTERMISSION. Time to grab my gold necklace from my jewelry tray and change for Act 2! Some special tokens of love at my station: Czech Angel that Conrad brought me from his vaca, Michael Yeargen's set design for "We Kiss in a Shadow," Card from Kelli (we

...that's right... a mini 3-D replica of Andy Jones, Audrey Cardwell, and Paige Faure. Their gift to me for Opening Night, so that they "could be there to cheer me on everyday." May favorite part is Audrey and Paige's bevels. And that Paige is punching An

Extra wig glue for Act 2 because John McNulty (our amazingly sweet hair supervisor) is taking all precautions to prevent a repeat of earlier (refer to pic: 57). Ruthie approves.

"Western People Funny" and King's Wives Pretty! Sneaking backstage to say hi at the Top of Act 2.

Act 2 has begun and I have a scene before I enter for "I Have Dreamed"... so I visit two of our principal dancers, Chuan Xie (Eliza) and Michiko Takemasa (Little Eva), as they apply their special Ballet make-up plots!

Beautiful ladies! See you at the Ballet!

I've got these dapper gentlemen as Dressing Room neighbors (Edward Baker-Duly and Murphy Guyer)! A quick smolder as they ready themselves for their Act 2 entrances. Fun fact: all three of us have won Dollar Friday!

Fondant art Cupcakes hand-crafted by our multi-talented hair dresser Genavieve Helene White! She designed one for every member of the cast!

Some Ballet characters, monks, and Royal guards! How can we eat these, they're so beautiful and intricate!

Post-"I Have Dreamed" and Pre-"Small House of Uncle Thomas." Del and I have the rhythm of this quick change down like a science. Standing and narrating Tuptim's Ballet for over 15 minutes calls for as much hydration as I can fit in!

Quick pose with the Tuptim fondant cupcake in the matching outfit before devouring it!

Always lookin real cute post "captured Tuptim beating" scene. Enough crying for one day! Time to reglue lashes and get look alive for curtain call

Discovery of the day: Tuptim can't pull off Bart's glasses. And also Bart is blind. Another visit from our director! And Bales Karlin (one of our amazing Stage Managers). It was a long day for all parties.

Time for our "Heaven Snack". Always necessary to have something sweet after a good cry. Today featuring my absolute favorite: macarons! (From my sweet <i>MAMMA MIA!</i> fellows who came to the matinee)

Conrad goes for a second macaron. Can't stop won't stop!

Cheers to our 100th show (and 39 previews beforehand)!! Post-show toast with the <i>KING AND I</i> fam

One of my best friends from Ann Arbor, MI (where I was raised) came to visit NYC with her mom just to see our show tonight! Hannah is an elementary school teacher in Detroit and she gave us a "gold star" ;)

Dream come true. View as I head home to...

... ice battle wounds and grub on late-night sushi with my roomie Dani Spieler. She's a vacation swing at Broadway's <i>Chicago</i>, and tonight she performed as Hunyak for the first time (she's performed all the tracks now!). #GoBlue #GoodNight :)

Thank you for joining me on a two-show day at my <i>King and I</i> I home at the majestic Vivian Beaumont of Lincoln Center Theater! Come visit us in "Siam" where we've...

... officially welcomed Broadway's Jose Llana as our new King! Catch him in our show through September 27th!

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