PhotosPhoto Exclusive: A Two-Show Day With Andrew Keenan-Bolger at the World Premiere Musical Ever AfterThe Paper Mill Playhouse world-premiere musical Ever After officially opened May 31 at 7 PM following previews that began at the New Jersey venue May 21.
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June 10, 2015
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A Two-Show Day With Andrew Keenan-Bolger at Paper Mill's World Premiere Musical Ever After
A Two-Show Day With Andrew Keenan-Bolger at Paper Mill's World Premiere Musical Ever After
Spend the day with Andrew Keenan-Bolger, who plays Gustave in Paper Mill Playhouse production of Ever After, as he takes us through his day.
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Kicking off this two-show day with my boyfriend Scott and some much-needed caffeine at one of our favorite neighborhood spots, The Hungarian Pastry Shop.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
All aboard the van to Paper Mill! We named our van “Vannie” after our fearless driver, Annie Funke.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
“I swear to God, I will turn this van around!”
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
First up: Lift/Fight call.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Hangin’ around with our Prince Henry, James Snyder.
This is not your average Cinderella story. Our damsel, played by Margo Seibert, doesn’t need any rescuing.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
#ProfilePic
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
This photo is incredibly beautiful until you realize she’s wearing a dead person’s hair.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
My character, Gustave, eats an apple in the first kitchen scene, which means I get a free snack every show (I’m petitioning to get it changed to a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos).
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
A showbiz tradition! It’s Saturday, and that means it’s time for an #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic).
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Our king, Charles Shaughnessy, commissions Tony Sheldon (Leonardo da Vinci) to paint his portrait.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Nailed it!
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Swinging by the local gym in Millburn for a quick workout/shameless selfie.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Catching up with some old friends from my Newsies days. Too bad there’s a net over them now cuz raccoons kept eating them.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Stepsisters Annie Funke and Mara Davi prepare for Show Number Two.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Julie Halston, upon hearing that liquor stores in New Jersey are closed on Sundays.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Big shoutout to our male swing, Justin Schuman, who helped me shoot and edit this feature!
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Our offstage singers attempting to sound like men for the gypsy number.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Living legend Christine Ebersole prepares for her final entrance.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Margo readies for curtain call.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
And that’s a wrap! Come see EVER AFTER, playing now until June 21st at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, the new musical has a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich.
Performances continue through June 21. The cast is headed by two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole as Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent, Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon as Leonardo da Vinci, Emmy Award winner Charles Shaugnessy as King Francis, James Snyder as Prince Henry and Drama Desk Award nominee Margo Seibert as Danielle de Barbarac.
Based on the 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston, Ever After, press notes state, "sets the record straight on the fable of Cinderella. Her name was Danielle and it was always about her wit, her smarts, her strength and her good friend Leonardo da Vinci. She makes her own dreams come true. Warm and romantic, funny and smart, this is the musical you’ve been waiting for."
Tickets may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at PaperMill.org.
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